Nmms/Smms Family Resource Assistant Coordinator

BASIC FUNCTION:

To assist the Family Resource Coordinator to plan, organize, implement and coordinate a project, program or activity having limited overall impact on the District and requiring limited variety of standard practices and procedures; contact outside the unit are limited to routine matters; require routine supervision.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Assists Coordinator in identifying and coordinating social and community services and disseminates pertinent information to families.

• Collaborates with school and community personnel in assembling information on available services.

• Assists in referring students and families to community agencies and serves as a liaison with the agencies.

• Assists Coordinator in performing appropriate casework services with parents and children to correct those personal, social, or emotional maladjustments related to their educational and social progress.

• Makes home visits for the purpose of gathering information that will be useful in determining how best to meet the needs of the child and family.

• Researches and pursues the availability of donation sources.

• Maintains complete up to date and accurate records including cases as required by law, policy and administrative regulation.

• Assist in developing ways of involving parents in the affairs of the school and community.

• Assists Coordinator in providing necessary services, before, during and after school hours to include nights, weekends and summers.

• Publicizes Center activities/services and recruits participants.

• Assists in coordinating volunteers for Center.

• 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.

• Record-keeping techniques.

• Oral and written communication skills.

• Public speaking techniques.

• Research methods and report writing techniques.

• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.

• Policies and objectives of assigned program and activities.

• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

• Technical aspects of field of specialty.

ABILITY TO:

• 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:

Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree and at least two years professional experience in area of assignment.