Student & Family Empowerment Liaison

Reeths--puffer-Schools; Muskegon Charter Township (MI); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS is seeking a Student and Family Resource / Communication Navigator / Liaison to support families, connect them with school information and community resources, and coordinate outreach across buildings.

The role involves working with students, families, and school staff to identify barriers to engagement, navigate enrollment processes, and ensure clear, family-friendly communication using district platforms and SIS tools to support equitable access and student success.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in social work, education, human services, communications, family studies, or a related field preferred.
• Experience working with K–12 students, families, schools, and community-based organizations, particularly families facing barriers to school engagement.
• Strong understanding of family engagement, student support systems, and culturally responsive communication practices.
• Ability to establish trusting, respectful relationships with students, parents/guardians, school staff, and community partners.
• Knowledge of resources related to food, housing, transportation, healthcare, mental health, childcare, and other family needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including explaining school processes in accessible language.
• Strong organizational skills, confidentiality, documentation accuracy.
• Ability to use district platforms, SIS, and digital tools to support outreach and coordination.
• Collaborate across buildings and departments with empathy and professionalism.
• Commitment to equitable access and student success.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a welcoming, accessible point of contact for students and families seeking school information and resources.
• Help families navigate school procedures, enrollment questions, and district communication channels.
• Identify barriers to attendance and engagement; collaborate with families and staff to connect supports.
• Maintain knowledge of local resources and refer to agencies offering essential services.
• Coordinate follow-up with families and partner organizations to ensure resource connections are understood.
• Support clear, family-friendly communication between schools and homes, including hard-to-reach families.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, counselors, social workers, attendance personnel, and other staff to address needs.
• Assist in planning family engagement events and two-way communication opportunities.
• Help families access district programs and student supports.
• Coordinate translated or interpreted information when needed.
• Strengthen attendance outreach and transitions between grades/buildings.
• Engage in MTSS collaboration while respecting confidentiality.
• Gather family feedback and report themes to district leadership.
• Maintain organized records of outreach, referrals, and follow-ups.

Conocimientos

Family engagement

Communication with families

Relationship building

Organization

Confidentiality

Cultural responsiveness

Empathy

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social work, education, human services, communications, family studies, or related field

Herramientas

District communication platforms

Student information systems

Common digital tools

Descripción del empleo

REETHS-PUFFER SCHOOLS is seeking a Student and Family Resource / Communication Navigator / Liaison to support families, connect them with school information and community resources, and coordinate outreach across buildings.

The role involves working with students, families, and school staff to identify barriers to engagement, navigate enrollment processes, and ensure clear, family-friendly communication using district platforms and SIS tools to support equitable access and student success.