New Haven Unified School District
Location
Hayward, CA | United States
Job description
Family Services Assistant
Under supervision, to perform a variety of student assistance activities in support of the Family Services department for identified students and as directed by the Family Services department staff in a variety of settings; to provide assistance to identified students and their parents; and to do related work as required, consistent with the job description.
Directly responsible to the Director of Family Services and/or designated administrators.
Serves as a link between home and school to solve problems affecting identified students
Assists identified students to resolve problems and develop coping skills
Meets with parents at home or at school or contacts them by phone concerning student needs
Provides information and referrals to community services
Assists with the completion of applications and collection of information needed to provide support to identified students
Makes appointments and provides transportation for parents and students at risk to appropriate agencies for services
Provides liaison with other support agencies
Assists with parent involvement activities
Attends inservices arranged by District staff at various District sites
Prepares reports about individual achievement, attendance, and health status of identified students
Facilitates the ongoing participation of parents of identified students in parent involvement activities
Coordinates services with community agencies
Communicates correctly in oral and written form; understands and carries out oral and written instructions
Maintains cooperative relations with the supervising counselors, staff, and parents
Performs basic arithmetical calculations accurately.
Must pass qualifying tests. Must possess a valid California motor vehicle operator’s license.
Knowledge of community resources/agencies. Knowledge of county resources/agencies. Experience in community advocate work. Ability to do follow-up, keep records, and write reports. Second language.
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