Community School Family Liaison

Position Type: Support Staff/District Support Date Posted: 7/9/2026 Date Available: ASAP Hours of Work: 20-40 hours per week, depending on candidate availability and program needs. One full-time or two part-time positions may be considered. Flexible schedule, including evening PTO meetings, family engagement events, community meetings, and occasional weekends. Salary/Hourly Rate: $26.24-$33.51 depending on qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community School Family Liaison supports the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) initiative and implementation of the Community School Strategy at Eisenhower Elementary. The Liaison strengthens relationships among families, school staff, PTO, and community partners; connects students and families to resources; supports attendance and engagement; promotes family voice; and helps remove barriers that affect student well-being and academic success. The role serves as a connector, advocate, and relationship-builder so families are valued partners in their children's educational experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Family Engagement, Outreach, and Partnership Create a welcoming, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment for all students and families. Build trusting relationships with families through consistent outreach, communication, follow-up, and engagement. Serve as a bridge between families and school staff; help families understand school systems, programs, resources, and opportunities. Promote family voice, leadership, and participation in school events, advisory groups, PTO, and decision-making, with intentional outreach to historically underserved families. Attendance and Student Success Interventions Serve on the school attendance team and use attendance, engagement, well-being, and academic data to identify students and families needing intervention. Implement research-based attendance interventions with identified students and families, including outreach, problem-solving, referrals, and barrier removal. Run 4-6 week intervention cycles, document contacts and services, collect progress data, and analyze effectiveness with the attendance team to adjust supports. Collaborate with school staff to address barriers affecting attendance, engagement, well-being, and academic success; conduct home visits when appropriate and in accordance with district procedures. Resource Navigation, ICA Coordination, and Basic Needs Support Connect students and families to community resources, including housing and homelessness supports, food and basic needs, health and mental health services, transportation assistance, educational and enrichment opportunities, and family support programs. Organize and coordinate ICA resources, including school snacks, weekend food bags, and hygiene bags; communicate with families to identify needs; transport resources from ICA to school; and distribute resources confidentially to families. Coordinate a family resource room by stocking donations, maintaining organized inventory, communicating available resources to families in need, and coordinating resource distribution times. Provide outreach and follow-up support to families navigating school, district, and community systems; maintain current knowledge of community resources and referral pathways. Students Experiencing Homelessness Serve as the district liaison for students experiencing homelessness by setting up transportation, matching families with resources, and supporting continuity of attendance, enrollment, and access to services. Community School Leadership, Partnerships, and Data Serve as an active member of the Community School Leadership Team and work with the Community School Coordinator and team on planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement. Use school, family, and community needs and assets assessment data to identify priorities, service gaps, and partnership opportunities. Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations, service providers, cultural organizations, and local agencies to increase access to services and opportunities. Assist with data collection and reporting related to family engagement, resource coordination, attendance interventions, and Community School outcomes; represent the school at community meetings and events as appropriate. Family Events, PTO Engagement, and School Community Coordinate, plan, organize, and implement family evening events three times each school year. Conduct family outreach on behalf of PTO to recruit participation and leadership that reflects the student body in planning and fundraising. Attend evening PTO Board meetings twice per month and evening general PTO meetings once per month. Support family events, school celebrations, community gatherings, and engagement opportunities that foster belonging, inclusion, and partnership.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associate's degree in education, social work, human services, family studies, community engagement, counseling, or a related field preferred. Equivalent combinations of education, professional experience, community leadership experience, and lived experience will be considered. Experience working with children, families, schools, community organizations, nonprofits, or human service programs preferred. Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities, facilitating family engagement, conducting community outreach, and connecting families to support systems preferred. Knowledge of local community organizations and services preferred. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required for outreach, home visits, resource transport, and community-based work.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the Community School strategy; family engagement best practices; community resources and social service systems; cultural responsiveness and equity-centered practices; school systems; confidentiality requirements; attendance interventions; conflict resolution; and problem-solving techniques. Bilingual or multilingual abilities required; Spanish and/or Somali preferred. Strong skills in relationship-building, communication, collaboration, resource coordination, outreach, event planning, data collection, documentation, organization, and time management. Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently while contributing to team goals, protect confidential information, and demonstrate a strong commitment to educational equity, family partnership, and student success.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

Mobility to work in school, office, home, and community settings; ability to use standard office equipment; ability to travel throughout the community; ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and by telephone; and ability to occasionally lift and carry materials up to 20 pounds. Work is performed in school, office, home, and community settings with regular community travel. The role requires a flexible schedule, including evening PTO meetings, family events, community meetings, outreach, partnership development, and occasional weekends. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hopkins-Public-Schools