ESD 113- School and Community Resource Liaison

Esd 113

Tumwater (WA)

Hybrid

USD 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life/AD&D insurance

FSA/DCAP

LTD insurance

Retirement/DCP

EAP

Sick Leave and Personal Leave

Job summary

Capital Region ESD 113 seeks a School and Community Resource Liaison to connect students and families with behavioral health, health, education, and juvenile justice services. The role emphasizes advocacy, coordination, and feedback to the System of Care, aligning district needs with local resources.

The position emphasizes collaboration with schools, families, and community agencies, requiring strong communication and documentation skills to ensure access to available services and supports for

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent; AA degree preferred.
Strong communication and coordination skills for schools and youth services.
Experience coordinating referrals and services with community partners.

Responsibilities

Act as liaison between schools, families, and community providers.
Attend meetings and develop professional partnerships.
Coordinate referrals and track follow-up services for youth and families.
Prepare materials and reports documenting activities and eligibility.

Skills

Liaison skills

Meeting facilitation

Documentation

Community partnerships

Communication

Education

High School diploma

AA degree preferred

Tools

Office software

Job description

School and Community Resource Liaison

Best to apply by 9/6/26. Job open until filled.

Capital Region ESD 113 is committed to closing gaps, growing people, influencing change, and eradicating racism through our service to our region and state. BIPOC as well as culturally and linguistically diverse candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is 8 hours/day, 180 days/year. Work calendar will be determined at time of hire.

Benefits include: Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D insurance, FSA/DCAP, LTD insurance, Retirement/DCP, EAP, and Sick Leave and Personal Leave.

Required attachments: Transcript, Resume and Cover Letter

Please see the job description below for a list of Essential Functions.

Purpose Statement

The job of School and Community Resources Liaison is done for the purpose of assisting schools and ESD staff in coordinating referrals and supports for youth and their families, including behavioral health care, physical health care, education, juvenile justice, and other services available in the community as a part of the local System of Care; advocating for students and their families, coordinating services, and providing ongoing feedback to the System of Care and emphasizing the importance of assisting youth and families dealing with complex needs; and identifying, coordinating, and providing resources for districts and staff serving students in our region.

Essential Functions

Acts as a Liaison

Acts as a liaison between school districts, families, and community service providers for the purpose of connecting youth with appropriate supports and resources.

Attends Meetings and Professional Development

Attends meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned (e.g. Drug Action Team, Thurston/Mason County partnership meetings, local coalitions, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform functions.

Builds Community Partnerships

Builds and maintains partnerships between schools and community agencies for the purpose of reducing barriers to student engagement in education.

Compiles Documentation

Compiles documentation for the purpose of processing data for the determination of eligibility for programs and services.

Coordinates Referrals

Coordinates referrals and monitors follow-up services for the purpose of ensuring continuity and effectiveness.

Coordinates with Service Agencies

Coordinates with outside service agencies and school sites for the purpose of helping parents of eligible students access services identified in the student service plan.

Distributes Materials

Distributes materials to schools and families for the purpose of providing information on available programs and services.

Maintains Records

Maintains records and files for the purpose of documenting activities, complying with federal, state, and school system requirements and evaluation processes.

Participates in Workgroups

Participates in partner workgroups for the purpose of developing and enhancing local resources to respond to unmet needs.

Prepares Materials

Prepares a variety of materials (e.g. minutes, correspondence, narrative reports, work plans, etc.) for the purpose of providing information and written documentation.

Presents Information

Presents a variety of information to a variety of groups and individuals (e.g. Providers Consortium, PTA, Affinity groups, parents, etc.) for the purpose of increasing collaboration between service providers.

Provides Guidance

Provides guidance and information to personnel and partner agencies regarding available resources and services for youth and families for the purpose of increasing awareness of and access to resources.

Provides Support to Stakeholders

Provides support to a wide variety of stakeholders (e.g. community resource coordinator, substance abuse agencies, school nurse corp, school counselors, etc.) for the purpose of coordinating and monitoring the delivery of available services.

Responds to Inquiries

Responds to inquiries from a variety of stakeholders (e.g. parents, staff, clinicians, the public, etc.) for the purpose of providing information on community resources.

Travels as Needed

Travels, as needed, (e.g. meetings, districts, etc.) for the purpose of completing the essential functions of the position.

Other Functions

Assists Other Personnel

Assists other personnel, as needed, for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Performs Other Duties

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge Required

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

Knowledge of local agencies, resources, systems and access to service
Compliance requirements
ESD113 programs
In-depth knowledge of District student assistance processes

Skills Required

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:

Applying assessment instruments
Operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications
Preparing and maintaining accurate records
Providing effective oral and written communication with a variety of social and ethnic groups
Solving problems
Assessing student assistance options

Abilities Required

Ability is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data 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:

Displaying mechanical aptitude
Adapting to changing work priorities
Communicating with diverse groups
Maintaining confidentiality
Setting priorities
Working with frequent interruptions
Working with detailed information/data
Working independently

Responsibility

Responsibilities include working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on 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 60% sitting, 30% walking, 10% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Education and Experience Requirements

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency: AA degree preferred, though may be waived in lieu of any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities of the position. At least 2 years of relevant job experience in an educational and/or health care setting preferred.

Required Testing, Certificates and Licenses

Required Licenses: