School-Based Family Service Coordinator

School-Based Family Service Coordinator Position Type: Full-Time Job Description Job Description: Student and Family Support Explain to parents what services (DHS) are available and help them apply for services. Assist Families in applying for DHS services. Home Visits / checks Follow up with parents and school on student progress Attend IEP & school staffings at the request of the school or parent/guardian Mediation between parents and school Support homeless students Resource for grandparents raising their grandchildren Support and Family Strengthening (CW) Connect with at-risk children and families to resolve issues prior to CW involvement Referrals to Child Welfare Resources to foster parents Provide school records and background family information Liaison between school and CW, advocating for children Educating school on CW and CPS Connect Students/families to resources and services Referrals to counselors, doctors, dentists, DDSD, etc. Referrals to resources to assist with basic needs including, food security, housing, utilities, clothing, head lice, etc. Education & Training Educate schools, teachers, etc. on the SBSS program and duties/responsibilities Provide training as to DHS services, particularly related to child safety and making referrals to Child Welfare Trauma-informed/Mental Health First Aid/Science of Hope Make Presentations to teachers to make sure they are aware of resources, occasional outside resources, bring in presenters. Services/Enhancements based on assessment Community Engagement and Resource Development Service on committees and / or attend meetings of community organizations Build community relationships to support students and families Community fundraisers Coordinate with Indian Nations Coordinate with mental health associations Behavioral and emotional support/intervention - students and families Incorporate the science of hope Behavioral prevention - bullying Mediation between parents and schools Suicide intervention and referrals Mentoring students Violence prevention Safe Team - bullying prevention, mental health awareness Build relationship with kids to build trust Scared straight program Substance abuse issues Positive interventions Tobacco programs to stop kids from smoking Special Projects to address identified need Summer food program Backpack program School food pantry Clothes Closet Community Health Fair Resource fair Back to school supplies/events Summer camps Leadership conference/camp Fundraising and drives for shoes, clothes, food and supplies Other Truancy Verify address of students Location of truant student families Send letters and reports to the DA, go to court Problem solving - find issues Home visits Work with resource officer #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education