Family and Community Resource Liaison

 FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIAISON

CENTRAL AND WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS (Grades PreK-5)

WAMEGO USD 320

USD 320, the Wamego Public School system, is accepting applications for a Family and Community Resource Liaison to serve the families of Central and West Elementary Schools,  beginning 2024-2025 school year. 

 Job Description

The job of Family and Community Resource Liaison is established for the purpose/s of:

• providing information on the availability of programs/services to students and families as well as school and/or district activities and procedures;
• referring families to other agencies; and,
• fostering an ongoing partnership between the home and school. 

Location  Central Elementary School & West Elementary Schools

Reports to The Principals of the Central and West Elementary Schools

Essential Functions 

• Assists in coordinating with community leaders and organizations (e.g. businesses, landlords, shelters, law enforcement, etc.) for the purpose of building resources and expanding program capabilities to assist families. 
• Assists students, staff, teachers, counselors, parents and community members (e.g. applications for services, transporting parents/students, interpreting technical information, etc.) for the purpose of providing and/or conveying information and other services required by parents or teachers. 
• Attends IEP meetings as requested for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information to ensure students academic progress. 
• Communicates with parents on behalf of school (e.g. testing, attendance and homework issues, available programs/services, completing paperwork, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that an ongoing partnership between the home and school is formed. 
• Confers with teachers, parents and/or appropriate community agency personnel for the purpose of assisting in evaluating student progress and/or implementing student objectives. 
• Coordinates program assigned activities and components (e.g. home visits, parent meetings, parent/volunteer involvement programs, community involvement processes, etc.) for the purpose of gaining information enhancing student achievement and/or discussing needs and problems involving students and their families. 
• Provide support and referrals for identified at-risk students to ensure student progress and ongoing involvement of family members in the educational process. 
• Maintains a variety of confidential and non-confidential manual and electronic documents, files, lists, and records (e.g. student database system, activity logs, phone logs, community resources, Parent Resource Library, ABT Library, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing up-to-date reference and audit trail and/or ensuring the availability of items for loan. 
• Manages assigned program specific grants for the purpose of ensuring that assigned programs maintain grant funding and complying with all relevant regulations and guidelines. 
• Participates in a variety of presentations, meetings, workshops and committees (e.g. District, State, ESL Inservice`s, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions and remaining knowledgeable with current professional program regulations.
• Prepares a variety of documents, reports and written materials (e.g. registrations, homeless lists, activity logs, phone logs, etc.) for the purpose of communicating information to parents, staff; providing written support, developing recommendations and/or conveying information. 
• Refers students and their families to outside agencies (e.g. state agencies, medical professionals, counselors, foundations, charities, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the need of students and families are met. 
• Responds to inquiries from a variety of internal and external sources (e.g. parents, students, teachers, staff, outside agencies, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and/or direction as may be required.
• Other duties within the scope of this position as may be assigned by the Building Principal(s) and/or the Supt. of Schools

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities 

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; applying assessment instruments; operating standard office equipment; performing standard bookkeeping; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using pertinent software applications. 

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent`s, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: accounting/bookkeeping principles; business telephone etiquette; concepts of grammar and punctuation; health standards and hazards; safety practices and procedures; stages of child development; and age appropriate activities. 

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use basic, job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined and similar processes; and operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working as part of a team; working with detailed information/data; and working with frequent interruptions. 

Responsibility 

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; and tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job`s functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services. 

Working Environment 

The usual and customary methods of performing the job`s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed in a generally hazard free environment. 

Experience  

Job related experience is preferred

Education

Bachelors degree in a job related area; Social Work preferred.

Required Testing Certificates & Licenses

None Specified Bachelors Degree in Social Work preferred

Continuing Educ./Training

None Specified

FLSA Status: 

Non Exempt 

Other Requirements: 

Successful Background Check (may include fingerprints); Kansas Certification of Health 

Starting Salary: 

Commensurate with experience & training

 HOW TO APPLY

Persons interested in applying for this position, must submit the following information on our online application site, https://wamego.tedk12.com/hire

• A completed online application form.  The application form is available on the USD 320 web site at http://www.usd320.com/HR/Jobs or at https://wamego.tedk12.com/hire  The application on the Kansas Education Employment Board does not replace the USD 320 application. 
• A resume.  Scan all the pages of your rsum as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application.  We will only accept resumes attached to the online application. 
• Current letters of reference.  Scan your reference letters as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. For the application process, we will only accept reference letters attached to the online application.    

Unofficial transcripts for all college coursework.  Scan all of your transcripts as one document and attach it to the designated area on the online application. Do not have your college placement bureau send us official/unofficial transcripts to our district office.  For the application process, we will only accept transcripts attached to the online application.