What are the responsibilities and job description for the Connections Coordinator position at Volunteers of America, Dakotas?
Department: Out of School Time
Job Status: Full Time
Reports To: Director of Out-of-School Time Programs
Position Supervises: None
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:30, with some flexibility for occasional evenings or mornings – no weekends required
POSITION SUMMARY
Are you passionate about making a direct impact on students’ lives? Join our team as a Connections Coordinator! In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our afterschool and summer programs, working closely with students, families, school-day staff and out-of-school time staff to provide enriching and supportive experiences. You’ll ensure students receive the help they need to thrive.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Direct Student Support
- Work closely with students during the school day and afterschool to improve math, reading and social skills
- Connect students who are facing challenging circumstances with resources to help them be successful
- Assist students during key transitions (e.g., moving to a new grade or school)
- Assist in coordinating mentoring programs to support students’ growth and development
Afterschool and Summer Programming
- Collaborate with community programs to bring engaging and enriching activities to our out-of-school time programs
- Facilitate communication between school-day and afterschool staff to ensure seamless support for students
- Lead social skill groups using evidence-based curriculum
- Assist Site Coordinator and Youth Development Professionals in providing direct care and supervision during afterschool and summer program hours
Family & Community Engagement
- Build strong connections with families to understand their needs and connect them with resources to help them thrive
- Lead or participate in family engagement events to foster a supportive community
- Work alongside school administration and community partners to plan and/or participate in school wide and community wide events
- Coordinate educational opportunities for families on various topics to support student success
Collaboration
- Set and achieve goals with agency and school principals
- Collaborate regularly with agency and school leadership to ensure consistent support for students
- Participate in leadership teams and meetings to stay aligned with organizational goals
- Ensure timely and effective communication with all school administration, Community Learning Center & Volunteers of America Dakotas staff.
Other
- Complete all required trainings
- Complete administrative tasks on time (e.g. timesheet, credit card reporting)
- Attend required staff meetings
Responsible for other duties as assigned.
POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
Experience: At least one year of experience in school-aged care, education, social services, or a related field.
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to build relationships with school administrators, personnel, students, parents, and the public. Knowledge of community resources and experience working with underserved populations is a plus.
Licenses: Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Other Requirements: All candidates must be at least 18 years old
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis
B. Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 30 lbs on a daily basis
