Family Resource Coordinator- Burning Springs Elementary

Position Title: FAMILY RESOURCE / YOUTH SERVICE CENTER COORDINATOR I

 

240 days per year @ 7 hours daily

 

This position will be rehired on a year to year basis. 

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Plan, organize, implement and coordinate a Family Resource/Youth Services Center as outlined in KRS Chapter 156.497.

 

Family Resource Centers shall include programming to meet the following mandated core components:

• Full-time child care for children two and three years of age;
• After school child care for children ages four through twelve, with care being full-time during the summer and on other days when school is not in session;
• Families in training, which shall consist of an integrated approach to home visits, group meetings and monitoring child development for new and expectant parents;
• Parent and child education (PACE) as described in KRS 158.360, or a similar program;
• Health services or referral to health services, or both.

 

Youth Services Center shall include programming to meet the following mandated core components:

• Referrals to health and social services;
• Employment counseling, training, and placement;
• Summer and part-time job development;
• Drug and alcohol abuse counseling, and
• Family crisis and mental health counseling.

 

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

 

The Coordinator series applies to professional-level, supervisory positions which have responsibility for an on-going activity or function in any area of specialty (instruction and/or administrative). The levels of Coordinator are distinguished by their educational level and work experience. There are five levels of the series according to these criteria

 

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, implement and coordinate a project, program or activity and evaluate staff as assigned involved in activities having limited overall impact on the District.
• Develop, establish or administer project, program or activity.
• Serve as liaison with other units, departments or outside agencies as required.
• Make recommendations regarding implementation of project, program or activity and evaluate effectiveness as assigned.
• Maintain communication and work closely with district staff, local school staff and the community regarding information, developments and implementation of project, program or activity.
• Prepare and assist in preparation of reports, records and other documentation as required.
• Accumulate and research data, documents and other pertinent information as required.
• Assure compliance with federal, State and District policy, administrative procedures and negotiated agreements as applicable to assignment.
• Prepare, deliver or assist with training opportunities as appropriate.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Subject matter in area of assignment.
• Short and long-range planning techniques applicable to area of specialty.
• In-service materials, subject matter and methods in area of specialty.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Research methods and report writing techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.
• Principles of training and providing work direction.
• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

 

ABILITY TO:

 

• Provide leadership to an activity having limited overall impact on the District requiring limited variety of standard practices and procedures, limited outside contacts while requiring routine supervision.
• Provide technical assistance to District and school personnel in area of proper specialty.
• Oversee the work of committees and task forces.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Compile and verify data and prepare reports.
• Prioritize and schedule work.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Plan and organize work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

The Clay County Board of Education requires a bachelor’s degree for this position.

 

ADDENDUM:

This job is considered a Safety Sensitive position because a single mistake by the employee can create an immediate threat of serious harm to students and fellow employees.

 

A school district’s program coordinating family resources and youth services for students and families.