Community Outreach Coordinator / McKinney Vento
Sullivan County BOCES is seeking candidates for a Community Outreach Coordinator.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves responsibility for the coordination of The McKinney Vento duties of the School District including but not limited to identifying students experiencing temporary housing issues, assisting families, coordinating enrollment of students in need, providing community outreach and connecting with resources. The work is performed under the general direction of a higher level supervisor with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in analyzing problems and rendering a variety of community outreach services.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
- Ensure that homeless youth are identified by school personnel through outreach and coordination activities with other entities and agencies
- Ensure that students are enrolled in school immediately
- Coordinate transportation to ensure students are able to attend school
- Interact and communicate with families, including home visits, to promote their involvement in their child’s education
- Assist families in completing forms and applications to receive services for health, housing and other needed services and submit referrals to early childhood programs if applicable
- Maintain a spreadsheet of McKinney Vento Students and support received
- Prepare monthly reports for supervisor on services provided as required
- Post outreach materials in schools and community spaces
- Identify community stakeholders and establish and maintain collaborative partnerships with these stakeholders
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Good knowledge of the community resources within the school district; good knowledge of the local community and population; familiarity with interview techniques; familiarity with social service agencies available to assist students and families in the area; familiarity with health and social concerns and attitudes in the community; ability to effectively use computer applications such as spreadsheets, word processing, calendar, e-mail and database software; ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; ability to establish and follow oral and written instructions; ability to speak before groups effectively; emotional maturity; good judgment; tact; integrity; tolerance of differing points of view and beliefs; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Either:
- (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree and (1) year of experience in health service, social service, community service, or in an educational capacity
- (B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of work experience in health service, social service, community service, or in an educational capacity
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The mission of the Liberty Central School District is to empower each student to contribute and thrive in a diverse community by pursuing their potential, and our vision is to cultivate trust and courage to be innovative and persevere. We believe in achieving this through recruiting a diverse workforce inclusive of all backgrounds and from all walks of life.