Family Services Coordinator

The Family Services Coordinator organizes and facilitates internal and external resources as well as brings together community partners to offer a range of support and opportunities to the youth and families of Venetia Valley Elementary School. Under the general direction of site principal and BACR Program Director, the Coordinator works in partnership with the leadership team at Venetia Valley to identify service gaps at the school and work with Family Advocate, Community Liaison, administrators and other school and SRCS staff in developing a plan for meeting those needs.

• Family Advocacy and Connection to Resources
• Facilitate parent involvement and engagement (planning, coordination, and execution of family events)
• Volunteer coordination
• Referral coordination
• Parent leadership opportunities
• Collaboration with community partners

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual/ Bicultural (Spanish/English)
• Must be available for full duration of temporary assignment, April - August 2023
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in social work, education, or combination of certifications in a related field, OR minimum of 5 years of experience that may substitute education
• Prior experience empowering and advocating for low-income communities
• Experience working with public school systems, including the development of in-school services for families and the creation and facilitation of community partnerships
• Experience in management/administration and/or community development in a non-profit and/or human services setting
• Experience coordinating services and referrals for students and families
• Ability to maintain goals and priorities in dealing with varying challenges
• Ability to be flexible in working with people and organizations of different viewpoints
• Working knowledge of trauma-informed practices and positive school climate framework

Responsibilities

• Support work as needed to maintain and increase equity and positive school culture/climate
• Coordinate city, school district, and community-based organization services at the school site
• Track students and family referrals to services in the school and community
• Submit service reports of Family Center Services
• Guide and supervise Family Advocates
• Develop a positive relationship with students and their families, and school stakeholders
• Develop and coordinate an integrated service delivery system including internal and external providers that meet student and family needs. Facilitate meetings with providers and administration to make sure services are being provided in a successful and efficient manner
• Actively participate in agency committees, agency planning, and other agency-sponsored activities.
• Advocate for the physical, emotional, social, and mental well-being of Venetia Valley Elementary students and families
• Comply with mandated reporting laws
• Monitor adherence to agency policies and procedures
• Complete other duties as assigned and attend other site-level, community, and District meetings as needed
• Attend relevant professional development workshops and trainings.
• Maintain Family Center budgets
• Promote and coordinate family engagement events and activities with assistance from Family Advocate
• Develop and maintain Counseling and Family Advocacy referral system

About Us

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.