Family Advocate -WCHS/WCMS

TITLE : Family Advocate for WCHS / WCMSBASIC FUNCTION : Provide specialized services for a specific school or district program involving the school or district in relation to parents and / or the community at large. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES : Provide specialized services for an assigned program involving the school, district and students in relation to the community and parents. Establish and maintain working relationships with clientele. Recruit and train volunteers as necessary to work in the program. Participate as a team member for specific student problems; assist in resolving issues with purposeful interaction with parents and other family members as necessary. Develop and distribute program material and literature to inform the community and parents of assigned program. Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness; follow-up on specific cases as necessary Coordinate meetings and special gatherings in support of assigned program. Serve as a liaison between students, support groups, parents and others to assist in resolving student problems. Plan, organize and implement a community program for a school or the District office. Maintain records and prepare reports. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES : KNOWLEDGE OF : Provide liaison services between the student and the parents of between the school and the community Specific program to which assigned Record-keeping techniques Operation of a computer terminal and data entry techniques Oral and written communication skills 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 : Coordinate assigned activities to resolve student issues or develop community programs Travel to student homes and interact with parents Assist with responsible duties for a specific program Understand and follow oral and written directions Communicate effectively both orally and in writing Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others Operate a computer terminal Prioritize and schedule work Learn, apply and explain policies, procedures, rules and regulations Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions Determine appropriate action within clearly defined guidelines Work independently with little direction Meet schedules and time lines EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Any combination equivalent to : high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law and two years instructional experience including at least one year in the area of specialty. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS : Valid Kentucky Driver's License.