Family Engagement Liaison

Indian Woods Elementary School; Smiths Creek (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Indian Woods Elementary School in Smiths Creek, Michigan, is seeking a part-time Family Engagement Liaison to strengthen school-family-community ties. The role focuses on improving attendance and connecting families with resources, with 18.75 hours per week and evening/weekend event involvement as needed.

The position is funded through grant 31a and requires effective communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Association with human services, social work, or related field preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with families, staff and community
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required
• Understanding of cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity among families
• Ability to work independently and take initiative

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with families, school staff and communities
• Address attendance barriers with families
• Provide direct intervention for chronically absent students and families
• Attend attendance meetings per state guidelines
• Create and monitor attendance plans including family support and student incentives
• Conduct home visits and collaborate with school leaders and families
• Coordinate with public agencies and neighborhood organizations
• Support district advocacy efforts and community engagement activities
• Maintain detailed records and timely documentation

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Independent work

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Cultural sensitivity

Evening/weekend events

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field preferred

Job description

Port Huron Area School District Indian Woods Elementary School - Smiths Creek, Michigan Open in Google Maps

Family Engagement Liaison

Port Huron Area School District Indian Woods Elementary School - Smiths Creek, Michigan Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Port Huron Area School District

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Building:

Indian Woods Elementary

Position:

Family Engagement Liaison

Qualifications:

See Posting

Hours/Times/Calendar:

18.75 Hours per Week

Effective:

Immediately

Allocation:

1.331.09.2491.3190

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree in human services, social science, or related field (preferred), or work equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in social work, human services, counseling or related field preferred
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and solve problems creatively required
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, presentation and public relations skills
• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the diverse cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds of families
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and participate in evening and weekend events as required
• Advocacy experience preferred
• Community organizing and engagement experience preferred
• Experience with school, family, and community planning activities and programs preferred
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, walk for long distances, climb stairs, and move frequently in and out of a car
• Possess a valid MI driver's license and satisfactory driving record which includes no at-fault accidents or moving violations during the past year, or no more than one at-fault accident or moving violations during the past three years and no DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs) convictions

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops and maintains relationships with families, school staff, and communities
• Understands barriers related to attendance and how to effectively address those barriers alongside families
• Provides direct intervention for chronically absent students and identified families who require additional resources and support
• Holds attendance meetings in accordance with state guidelines
• Creates and monitors attendance plans to include additional family support and student incentives
• Conducts home visits
• Collaborates with school leaders and families to improve two way communication from school to home
• Liaises with a variety of public agencies and neighborhood-specific organizations providing services to youth
• Supports school-wide and district-wide advocacy efforts
• Supports drop-out recovery community outreach
• Supports daytime and evening Office of Engagement activities.
• Work positively toward meeting identified district and building improvement goals.
• Maintain accurate, detailed records and submit required documentation in a timely manner.
• Assume other responsibilities as determined by their supervising administrator that are within grant funding guidelines.
• Conducts himself/herself in a professional manner commensurate with his/her position and project a good public image of the School District in dealing with the community and employee groups.

Salary Data:

• 1 School Year Contract Part-Time
• Section 31aa Funds
• Salary Range: $17.07 or per negotiated agreement
• 3rd Party Contract

SUMMARY

Family Liaisons work to meaningfully strengthen the connection between school, home and the community and specifically focus on neighborhoods in their assigned region. Family Liaisons support efforts to increase student attendance by building upon family strengths, providing resources, and supporting ongoing advocacy that informs division programs and policies. Family Liaisons are an integral part of the Community hub model which is centered on helping families build protective factors that when present increase the overall health and wellbeing of children and families.

NOTE REGARDING Section 31a: This position is funded through the Section 31a grant. In addition to otherspecified conditions of employment, the applicant understands that no guarantee of continued employment, beyond the availability of the funds, is expressed or implied by the Port Huron Area School District.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Caryn M. VanderHeuvel , Director of Human Resources
• Central Office
• Port Huron, Michigan 48060
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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