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Community specialist


Hayward Unified School District


Location

Hayward, CA | United States


Job description

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Description

Under designated administrator, collaborate with the assigned administrator to facilitate the process of transforming the site into a Full Service Community School. Work in partnership with the school administration and appropriate committees to assess the school community’s needs and assets, coordinate student and family support services, and enhance the outcomes of the Coordination of Service Team (COST) processes. Collect and analyze relevant data, leverage internal and external resources, and monitor the implementation of services to ensure that students have maximum access and are making optimal progress. Ensure alignment, expansion, and improvement of services to create a learning environment that supports both student achievement and family wellness.

Examples of Duties

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Support the Full Service Community Schools structure and implementation by performing duties such as:

Support the development and implementation of needs-driven programs and services in adherence with the community school model, including but not limited to early childhood through adult education programs, health services, parent/family engagement, enrichments and interventions

Coordinate, connect and support the people and programs - external and internal - related to student and family support

Review existing data/information

Conduct key stakeholder interviews, surveys & focus groups as needed

Conduct community resource mapping

Conduct program evaluation and ongoing quality improvement

Introduce community school model and the Community School Specialist role to the greater school community

Work with a site team to identify barriers to learning, available resources and gaps, and to develop programming that is community responsive

Maintain partnerships with city and county services and non-profit agencies to provide support and opportunities to students and families that meet their identified needs

Act as a liaison for potential new partnerships

Support the district and site level multi tiered systems of support framework

Facilitate regular meetings, planning sessions, joint work plans and collaborative problem-solving/conflict resolution with full service community school partners

Oversee and coordinate the entire COST process: Maintain an effective referral process; facilitate/co-facilitate the coordination of services team, where members review, assign and follow up on referrals with students, families, staff and providers, and troubleshoot student and systems issues, review process training, data collection, evaluation of services, and monitor identified student progress

Train and support service providers to align programs with school structures, systems, curriculum and goals

Provide support and technical assistance to the various school leadership teams

Support the integration of youth leadership, parent engagement, and family support through the Full Service Community School e?orts

Ensure that services programs and other supports are inclusive

Participate actively in professional development

Provide cross-training to other staff members

OTHER DUTIES:

Perform other duties, related to the job, as assigned

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Referral and case management

Data collection

Effective inclusive practices

Adult learning theory

Standard English grammar

Filing and record keeping techniques

Modern office practices, procedures and equipment

Telephone techniques and etiquette

Google Suite and calendar management

Meeting facilitation, problem-solving and team building

Organizational operations, policies and objectives

Policies and objectives of school programs and activities

ABILITY TO:

Maintain current and accurate records

Communicate effectively orally and in writing

Understand and carry out oral and written instructions

Meet schedules and timelines, especially during peak periods

Work in fast-paced environment with constant interruptions, maintaining flexibility

Prepare and present program information accurately and clearly

Conduct professional development

Implement a resource assessment

Interpret District policies and procedures and applicable State and Federal regulations

Work e?ectively in diverse communities

Promote equity for our historically underserved populations Operate a vehicle observing legal and defensive driving practices

Work a flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends

Operate a computer and assigned software

Establish and maintain harmonious and effective working relationships

Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others

Prepare and present oral presentations using a variety of media and to varied audiences

Synthesize written literature

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

TRAINING, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school and completion of two years of college or university work in social sciences or related field; plus three years’ experience working with students and families in a student focused or social services field.

Examination Information

Qualifying Exam: (REQUIRED FOR ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS)

Written: TBD

Oral: TBD (test location)

Please make arrangements to be available on the date(s) above. There will be no make up exams offered.Positions in this job classification typically work 40 hours/week for 10 months/year.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.

Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.

Hayward Unified School District does not pay for employee health and welfare benefits.

Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. Health benefit costs are 100% employee paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction. Employees may opt out of health coverage upon presentation of proof of alternate coverage.

Dental coverage is mandatory for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more, regardless of outside coverage. Less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The District contributes the full premium for "employee only". Any additional premium will be employee paid.

For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.

Non-Discrimination PolicyHayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please contact (510) 784-2600, ext 72562 or [email protected]. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.


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