Community liaison

The School and Community Resource Liaison is responsible for coordinating the collaboration of students within the following Far Rockaway High schools : Fredrick Douglas Academy VI, Academy of Medical Technology, Rockaway Collegiate High School, Rockaway Park High School for Environmental Sustainability and the resources available through Commonpoint Queens and other partners.

The position is a multi-site based position and the School and Community Resource Liaison will split time across the school campuses.

Schedules at the sites may vary.

The School and Community Resource Liaison is responsible for the organizing, integration, and coordination of student and family support services at the school, as well as programming and partnerships.

The School and Community Resource Liaison participates in weekly meetings with the Community School Director, and meetings with school stakeholders as needed.

The School and Community Resource Liaison will work in partnership with supervisor to coordinate and plan events for all four schools.

The events will be hosted at Commonpoint Queens’ newest building, Youth Opportunity Hub located in Jamaica, Queens. The Youth Opportunity Hub is a space where teens and young adults will have a place where they can explore new skills through an entrepreneurship lens.

They will have the opportunity to enroll in classes and to receive certifications in the following areas : Creative Arts, Culinary Arts, Sound Engineering, Training Lab and Wellness Center.

Within our framework of a holistic, strength-focused, and family-supported practice, an individual hired as the Site Director in the High School and College Success division will report directly to the Community School Director.

Qualifications :

• AA Degree required, Bachelors or Masters Degree Preferred
• 2 years’ experience working within youth development and / or community based organizations.
• 2 years’ experience in a related role working within programs serving youth and families.
• Experience with community organizing, problem-solving, networking and developing relationships with private and public partners, program management and improving access to resources for students, parents, school staff and community members.
• Experience facilitating group workshops, curriculum development and planning.
• Interest in adolescent development, academic improvement, social emotional learning, Family and / or community organizing, working with school communities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to approach challenges in a supportive and creative manner
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Flexible schedule and willingness to work school hours as well as some weekends / evenings for school or agency events
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized and detail oriented with the ability to multitask, analyze and drive process improvement.

Responsibilities :

• Plan curriculum and conduct workshops on work readiness, career development, life skills, and student enrichment.
• Assist students with referrals to agency resources, trainings, and programming.
• Serve as a bridge connecting and coordinating students enrollment into training and certification programs.
• Work with participants of the My Brother’s Keeper club and other students at assigned school sites in developing and implementing goals.
• Participate in the development and implementation consistent with the requirements of the MBK Challenge grant and with the expectations of the Principal and Director.
• Work with a caseload of students per school and assist students with referrals to agency resources, trainings, and programming.
• Monitor the attendance, academic, and career progress of participants on assigned caseload.
• Work in a collaborative team, including participation in staff meetings, contractor / vendor meetings, and staff development in order to support student progress.
• Monitor and document student progress in various service areas (training, life skills, work readiness).
• Ensure student exposure to college exploration opportunities, college and career readiness, and planning for life after high school, and support development of post-graduate plans with students.
• Support leadership team with coordinating and scheduling events at the Youth Opportunity Hub.
• Participate in staff meetings, program and school wide events, program outings and trips, and staff development opportunities.
• Connect students and families to community resources such as job development and food insecurity.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours required.

General Tasks of All Commonpoint Queens Staff :

• Promote and implement the Core Values of the Community Center.
• Participation in all staff meetings and staff training seminars.
• Participation in agency-wide programs and program committees, as assigned.
• Active involvement, as a supervisee, in the supervision process.
• Support the mission of the Commonpoint Queens.
• Other tasks appropriate to the Commonpoint Queens staff, as assigned.

Commonpoint Queens reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Commonpoint Queens is an equal opportunity employers / programs.

Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Job Details :

• Hours : Part-time, 19 hours per week.
• Expected Start Date : March 2024.
• Salary Range : $21-$27 / hour.

To Apply : Please submit a cover letter and résumé, as a Word or PDF document only, to NFrancis@commonpointqueens.org .

Please indicate "Part Time- Far Rockaway" in the subject line.

Due to the high volume of applicants, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Last updated : 2024-05-07

Salary : $21 - $27