Full Time School Liaison - Family Resource Center

**Bilingual Candidates (Spanish/English) Encouraged To Apply** SUMMARY OF POSITION The School Liaison works closely with local school districts to help FRC Family Members navigate through educational and school-related concerns and needs, as well as to identify Family Members that may be in need of family support services. The School Liaison serves as a resource to families, schools and the community in improving overall student attendance and graduation rates, reducing truancy rates, identifying systemic issues, barriers, trends and needs, networking and disseminating information, designing solutions and expanding system capacity. The School Liaison ensures that all Family Members experiencing CRA-related issues are connected to services that meet their individual needs and that there is a process established to provide information and referral and direct assistance where possible for individual Family Members. This may include meetings with teachers, assistance with obtaining an Individual Education Plan, and meetings with other school personnel. The School Liaison is responsible for negotiating and implementing special events and other interagency activities that involve schools, as well as facilitating school and education-related groups at the FRC. JOB FUNCTIONS Work closely with local school districts to help families navigate through educational/school-related concerns and needs. Work with school districts to identify families that may be in need of FRC’s supportive services. Have a strong presence in the schools; ensure awareness of FRC services and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with school personnel. Conduct outreach in schools and community. Work directly with FRC Family Members individually and as a group facilitator. Work closely with Family Partner and Clinician and entire FRC team to develop and implement Family Support Plans, ensuring that educational and school-related needs are appropriately addressed. Complete administrative duties associated with Family Member service provision, including record-keeping and data entry. Participate in regular FRC staff, leadership, and Cohort meetings Complete other tasks or job assignments as required. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in human services, education, social work or related field required. Experience working with youth and families required. This position requires the ability to work collaboratively with outside agencies. Must possess the ability to embrace multi-cultural differences with colleagues, clients and collaterals. A valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record is required. Please apply via the link below if you enjoy working with people, a flexible work environment and want to make a difference. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=77ae1eae-436b-4b2a-adb1-cf708eaeee3a&jobId=484181