Community Resource Coordinator

Community Resource Coordinator
JOB SUMMARY:
The Community Resource Coordinator (CRC) provides information, training, and community-based resources to support the children and their families. The CRC facilitates community involvement and is a liaison between community, school, and home. The CRC identifies community resources available to families and serves as a mentor to families. The CRC will plan and hold family events.

REPORTS TO: Early Education and Operations Director (EEOD)

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL WORK:

The Community Resource Coordinator shall work in close collaboration with the Early Education Administrative Team. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

¨ Assist the Early Education Administrative Team in serving as a liaison with parents and staff to provide support and information linking to other community resources.

¨ Maintain sensitive and confidential records and reports.

¨ Provide support for families and work to develop a stronger family unit.

¨ Identify and follow through in reporting any social concerns to the appropriate outlet.

¨ Collaborate with community service providers, administrative staff and teaching staff in carrying out regular meetings to discuss immediate needs or concerns for children and families.

¨ Plan and manage events and functions for children and families.

¨ Support families in obtaining school and community resources.

¨ Serve as a member of the administrative team at the Learning Centers.

¨ Participate in evening activities such as parent-teacher conferences and programs, as needed.

¨ 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.

¨ Define appropriate outcomes for parents to achieve healthy parent-child interactions.

¨ Help to ensure participation in supporting and strengthening families.

¨ Assure all required documentation and record keeping is completed in a timely manner and records are maintained appropriately.

¨ Attend general staff and administrative meetings.

¨ Conduct meetings with teaching staff as the need arises on current intervention trends.

¨ Define appropriate outcomes for parents to achieve healthy parent-child interactions.

¨ Under guidance of a licensed professional, the CRC may be asked to set goals for each classroom environment in regards to behavior intervention strategies, and assure goals are met as assigned.

¨ Provide formal observations of teachers to the Assistant Director as needed.

¨ Research current trends in child development/ education and put into practice as appropriate.

¨ Represent the center in the community as assigned.

¨ May need to provide supportive service in other areas of center as needed and directed, including filling in ratio.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

¨ At least a two year degree in a related field, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred.

¨ Past experience working in social work or a related human services field preferred.

¨ Knowledge of community supports and resources within area served required.

¨ Experience related to Licensing Rules & Regulations as well as Step Up to Quality preferred.

¨ Must attend continuing training classes designed to broaden professionalism, education and skill as needed.

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS:

¨ Professional in appearance and attitude.

¨ Excellent human relation skills.

¨ Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment and maintain confidentiality.

¨ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

¨ Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity.

¨ Demonstrate dedication to the position, the agency and the community.

¨ Demonstrate professional work habits including confidentiality, respect for all people, time management, independence and teamwork.

¨ Demonstrate sound work ethics and recognizes potentially unethical practices

¨ Be consistent and fair.

¨ Be flexible.

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

¨ Competency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook.

¨ Strong organizational and presentation skills.

¨ Supervisory skills.

¨ Analytical and problem solving skills.

¨ Stress Management skills.

¨ Stay current on community/social trends that may affect families and/or staff

WORKING CONDITIONS:

¨ May be required to lift, carry and manage equipment and supplies.

¨ May spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.

¨ May be involved with a number of projects at one time or interrupted frequently.

¨ May find the environment to be noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.

¨ Must be prepared to deal with emergencies and stressful situations at any time.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations