Family Resource Coordinator

Responsible To:                                

FRYSC District Designee

Primary Job Responsibilities:         

To establish and maintain an atmosphere of collaboration among the existing school and community resources, and to organize and implement programs and services that support the Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC) core components and that meet the needs of students and their families.

Areas of Responsibility:                   

1. Complies with all required mandates concerning the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers including, but not limited to, program evaluation, budgeting, required reports, and information dissemination.      
2. Responsible for the implementation of day and evening programs/activities to address student, family, school, and community needs.
3. Monitors programs/activities for effectiveness and efficiency.
4. Revises programs/activities based on the degree to which identified needs are being met.
5. Collaborates with appropriate agencies to provide services for students, parents, families, the school, and the community.
6. Maintains communications with SBDM committees, local Advisory Council, local Board of Education, and the community.
7. Develops, implements, and evaluates yearly action components for the Family Resource Center grant.
8. Supervises, evaluates, and provides appropriate training for center staff.
9. Makes home visits as needed.
10. Ensures legal and ethical standards are maintained to safeguard the privacy, rights, and dignity of individuals and families served by the center.
11. Maintains and protects Family Resource records in accordance with federal and state laws.
12. Develops and maintains program budgets in a timely manner based on the MUNIS system.
13. Establishes and conducts community and school surveys to assess needs.
14. Conducts center program evaluations as needed.
15. Informs and seeks input from local Advisory Council according to mandates, policies and procedures.
16. Participates in necessary and mandatory trainings, and in district, regional, and state meetings.
17. Assists in developing additional community resources to help assure the growth and development of children.
18. Seeks additional funds/materials through grants and/or gifts.
19. Complies with all regulations and procedures of local district.
20. Performs other duties for the center as directed by the superintendent or designee.
21. Provides positive leadership for center staff.
22. Creates an inviting environment for staff, students, community, and families.

Knowledge and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of:
1. grant writing.
2. other written communications.
3. budgeting and planning.
4. oral communications.
5. collaboration and working with others.
6. community and resources.
7. technology.
8. health and safety regulations.
9. district organization, policies, and objectives.
10. correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary
11. correct office practices, procedures, and equipment
12. record keeping skills.
13. interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy
2. Ability to:
1. lead and supervise staff.
2. maintain consistently friendly manner.
3. maintain records and files according to policies and procedures.
4. understand oral and written directions.
5. work independently with little direction.
6. meet schedules and timelines.
7. train and provide working directions to others.
8. effectively communicate orally and in writing.
9. use Power Point, Word, and spreadsheet databases.
10. maintain payroll records.
11. effectively facilitate meetings for clients and families.
12. change and learn.

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent; some college preferred.
• Experience Requirements: A minimum of two years experience in a public school setting.
• Program Requirements: Full time coordinator; minimum of 240 days per year; minimum of 30 work hours per week.