Classification
Exempt

Reports to:
Principal

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective

The Community Resource Coordinator provides information, training and community-based resources to support parent and facilitates community involvement in students’ successful attainment of an education.

Essential Functions

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Welcome family and community partners into the district and schools.
• Manage alignment of all activities and programs for families.
• Support families in obtaining school and community resources.
• Serve as a member of the BLT (building leadership team).
• Participate in evening activities such as parent-teacher conferences and programs.
• Provide continual professional development on school, family and community partnerships for all new and current teachers, support staff and administrators.
• Develop formal and informal two-way communication channels from school to home / community and from home / community to school.
• Serve as an advocate for our students as they are involved in community programs/events.
• Act as truancy contact between school and home.
• Work with families and community agencies to help link families to services and supports they need to address issues affecting attendance.

Competencies

• Knowledge of local community and its resources
• Clear communication skills
• Efficient planning and organization skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the welfare of students and families

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk and drive. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This position regularly requires extended hours and the ability to perform work outside of what is recognized as normal operating hours.

Travel

Travel within the local community as needed to perform tasks associated with this job, occasional travel within the state for meetings or training.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree is preferred
• Ohio licensure in social work preferred, but background in psychology, sociology, community health or related work experience is acceptable
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in social work or a related field
• Knowledge of community supports within area served

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience in working with diverse learners
• Licensed social worker

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.