Community Services Worker

Job Summary

Job Summary

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, coordinate communications and information regarding student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement at an assigned school to appropriate district services. Assist families in clarifying and determining goals; support families in implementing and achieving plans and goals; follow up with families on progress of established plans.

Maintain communication with parents by telephone, home visits and mail regarding student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement. Conduct home visitation program and refer parents to community services as appropriate. Provide information regarding District and community programs; prepare related case management records and reports.

Attend staff meetings and workshops as required. Assist other departments as needed; may be required to translate between English and Spanish for parents and staff as needed; assist with student recruitment, enrollment, attendance, and perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and three years related experience working with children and public agencies.

Knowledge/Abilities: The candidate must have the ability to provide a variety of services to parents, students and District personnel regarding student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement; recognize students' academic and social needs; may be required to read, write, translate and interpret English and a second language; perform clerical duties including filing, duplicating, typing and maintaining routine records; operate a computer and standard office equipment, and work confidentially with the needs of students and families; school objectives, programs and requirements; telephone techniques and etiquette, and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Other: A valid California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the District for insurance purposes. Must provide the district with DMV report as proof of an acceptable driving record prior to employment with the district.

Must submit a district application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and three years related experience working with children and public agencies.

Knowledge/Abilities: The candidate must have the ability to provide a variety of services to parents, students and District personnel regarding student attendance, behavior, and academic achievement; recognize students' academic and social needs; may be required to read, write, translate and interpret English and a second language; perform clerical duties including filing, duplicating, typing and maintaining routine records; operate a computer and standard office equipment, and work confidentially with the needs of students and families; school objectives, programs and requirements; telephone techniques and etiquette, and interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Other: A valid California driver's license and a driving record acceptable to the District for insurance purposes. Must provide the district with DMV report as proof of an acceptable driving record prior to employment with the district.

Must submit a district application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.

Comments and Other Information

All offers of employment are conditional, based upon the successful completion of the following: Fingerprint/conviction clearance, drug screening, and a test for tuberculosis by a district approved physician.