Family Services Advocate Liasion

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Family Services Advocate Liaison

Purpose Statement

The job of Family Services Advocate Liaison is done for the purpose/s of facilitating processes and
procedures to develop and monitor parent programs in the district; providing the necessary data and
research for decision making; complying with fiscal guidelines; collaborating with schools in order to
facilitate parent programs as required by the grant; facilitating parent/community communications.

Essential Functions

Assists with the preparation of information needed for grant proposals for the purpose of documenting
activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.

Collaborates with schools and other departments for the purpose of supporting district and school
improvement efforts.

Develops and monitors parenting programs in the district for the purpose of increasing student
achievement.

Develops partnerships with community organizations for the purpose of providing parent focused
workshops.

Develops, implements, teaches as needed, and monitors parent institutes for district parents for the
purpose of encouraging parent involvement and providing leadership to the programs.

Facilitates on-going communication between district parents, schools, and community for the purpose of
promoting parental effectiveness and student achievement.

Participates in professional development opportunities as needed for the purpose of receiving and/or
presenting information.

Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
functioning of the work unit.

Provides resources to parents and schools for the purpose of meeting a variety of parental needs from
academics to social services.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, 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: operating standard office equipment; planning and managing projects; preparing and maintaining accurate
records.

KNOW LEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read
technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to
define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the
functions of the job include: community agencies and available services; reads, writes, and speak in English and
Spanish (including current slang/idioms.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate,
and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to independently
work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing a variety of complex processes; and
operate equipment using defined methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or
groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize specific, job-related equipment. Problem

Family Services Advocate Liaison

solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires
independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability
based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: establishing and maintaining
constructive relationships; displaying tact and courtesy; being accepting and nonjudgmental; communicating with
diverse groups; maintaining confidentiality; setting priorities; working flexible hours; and working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision using standardized practices and/or methods; directing
other persons within a small work unit; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of significant resources from
other work units is sometimes required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the
organization’s services.

Work 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 20% sitting, 40% walking, and 40% standing. This job is
performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience: Job related experience is desired.

Education: Bachelor’s degree is preferred.

Equivalency: .

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

Spanish Proficiency Test

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination/IVP Fingerprint

Clearance Card Required//Valid form I-9

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Non Exempt 20

Family Services Advocate Liaison