Description:
- Foster relationships with parents and other members of the assigned school in the community and work with groups and community based collaborations through formal and informal contacts.
- Establish linkages with neighborhood-based organizations for the purpose of information gathering, referral and advocacy for families.
- Engage parents in school activities through community outreach. Support parent resource center activities at school, including information and referral to services for families as appropriate.
- Maintain communication with parents of all services, training, and program opportunities available through the community schools project.
- Work in partnership with the Community School Site Coordinator at the assigned school and school staff to plan ongoing workshops, training and seminars for parents.
- Take the lead role as needed to plan and coordinate events. Recruit target families and connect them with the services appropriate to them, identifying specific needs and any barriers.
- Maintain attendance records for all parent activities and classes.
- Part-time, hourly positions (Up to 25 hours/week), no benefits.
- Work during school year only, 10 months/ year.
Position available at Shotlidge Academy in Wilmington.
EOE
Qualifications
- High school graduate or GED with 2 years of related experience, required; AA degree with experience, desirable.
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) desirable.
- Must be flexible with regard to schedule to allow for some evening and/or weekend activities as needed.
- Former or current parent and/or resident of the feeder area for the school, preferred.
EOE
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