CLASS TITLE: Family Resource Center Coordinator III

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree (required)

REPORTS TO: School Principal & District Level Supervisor

BASIC FUNCTION:

To establish and maintain an atmosphere of collaboration among the existing school and community resources, and to organize an implement programs and services that support the Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) core components and that meet the needs of students and their families.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Complies with all required mandates concerning the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers including, but not limited to, program evaluation, budgeting, required reports, and information dissemination. Family Resource Center core components are: Full time child care for children two and three years of age, after school child care for children ages 4-12 and full time during summer and days when school is not in session, Families in Training, Family Literacy, Health Services or Referrals to Health Services; Youth Services Center core components are: Referrals to Health and Social Services, Career Exploration and Development; summer and part-time Job Development for high school students; and Substance Abuse Education and Counseling. Combination (FRYSC) centers must address core components for Family Resource Centers and Youth Service Centers.

2. Responsible for the implementation of day and evening programs/activities to address student, family, school, and community needs.

3. Monitors programs/activities for effectiveness and efficiency.

4. Revises programs/activities based on the degree to which identified needs are being met.

5. Collaborates with appropriate agencies to provide services for students, parents, families, the school, and the community.

6. Maintain communications with SBDM committees, local Advisory Council, local Board of Education, and the community.

7. Develops, implements, and evaluates yearly action components for the Family Resource and/or Youth Services Center grant.

8. Supervises, evaluates, and provides appropriate training for center staff.

9. Makes home visits as needed.

10. Ensures legal and ethical standards are maintained to safeguard the privacy, rights, and dignity of individuals and families served by the center.

11. Maintains and protects Family Resource and/or Youth Services Center records in accordance with federal and state laws.

12. Develops and maintains programs budgets in a timely manner based on the MUNIS system.

13. Establishes and conducts parent, student (YSC/FRYSC), and community and school surveys to assess needs.

14. Conducts center program evaluations as needed.

15. Informs and seeks input from local Advisory Council according to mandates, policies and procedures.

16. Participates in necessary and mandatory trainings, and in district, regional, and state meetings.

17. Attends, at district’s discretion, workshops, training sessions, and conferences to enhance professional growth.

18. Assists in developing additional community resources to help assure the growth and development of children.

19. Seeks additional funds/materials through grants and/or gifts.

20. Complies with all regulations and procedures of local district.

21. Provides positive leadership for center staff.

22. Creates an inviting environment for staff, students, community, and families.

23. Performs other related duties as directed by the superintendent or designee.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

1. Grant writing

2. Other written communications

3. Budgeting and planning

4. Oral communications

5. Collaboration and working with others

6. Community and resources

7. Technology

8. Health and safety regulation

9. District organization, policies, and objectives

10. Correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary

11. Correct office practices, procedures, and equipment

12. Basic arithmetic

13. Record keeping skills

14. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy

ABILITY TO:

1. Lead and supervise staff

2. Seek resources (financial and human)

3. Maintain consistent friendly manner

4. Operate a variety of standard office equipment

5. Maintain records and files according to policies and procedures

6. Understand oral and written direction

7. Work independently with little direction

8. Meet schedules and timelines

9. Train and provide working directions to others

10. Effectively communicate orally and in writing

11. Use technology effectively

12. Maintain center staff payroll records

13. Effectively facilitate meetings for clients and families

14. Change and learn