Community School Site Coordinator

Center for Youth Services; Town of Irondequoit (NY); On-site; USD 30,307; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Irondequoit is seeking an individual to manage community school activities aimed at fostering healthy children and families. This role involves engaging with schools and families, facilitating partnerships with local businesses, and supporting community initiatives. Candidates should have an Associates Degree in social services or related fields with at least 2 years of experience with youth. The position offers a schedule of 37.5 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with a pay rate of $22 per hour.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with youth, students, or families.
• Experience in social services, education, or youth development.

Responsibilities

• Partner with schools to promote community school strategy.
• Establish linkages with local organizations for expanded learning opportunities.
• Provide day-to-day support of community school partnerships.
• Engage families in community school strategy.
• Assist with designing and managing volunteer systems.

Skills

Excellent Communication

Knowledge of Irondequoit Schools

Knowledge of positive youth development

Education

Associates Degree in social services, education, youth development

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Center for Youth:

Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youthto realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.

Overview:

This position will assist in the facilitation, the implementation, development, and management of community schools' activities, events, programs and services that lead to healthy and successful children, strong families and a thriving community.

Schedule:

37.5 hours per week. 12-months Monday- Friday 8am- 3:30pm. Occasional nights and weekends may be required.

Location:

West Irondequoit School District

Responsibilities:

• Partners with school to promote the community school's strategy
• Establishes and maintain linkages with local organizations and businesses to develop expanded learning opportunities, health and social services to support the community school's strategy
• Provides day-to-day support of community school partnerships
• Plans and directs efforts to involve students and engage families in the community school strategy
• Assists with designing and managing volunteer systems within the school
• Assists in data collection and evaluation
• Participates in capacity-building activities including initiative-wide and site-based trainings, network meetings and study visits
• Works collaboratively with parent liaisons to increase family engagement at the school site
• Works collaboratively with the Department of Community and Family Engagement and site-based leadership team to assure successful implementation of the community schools' strategy
• Perform school-specific additional duties that respond to the emerging needs of the assigned school and that are agreed upon by the Leadership Team and CFY

Required Qualifications:

• Associates Degree in social services, education, youth development OR Equivalent combination of experience and education / Bachelor's degree preferred
• 2 years' experience working with youth/ student/ or families

Skills:

• Excellent Communication
• Knowledge of Irondequoit Schools
• Knowledge of positive youth development, asset development, risk reduction and protective factors

Pay Rate:

$22 per hour

The Center for Youth Provides Equal Employment Opportunities