School Coordinator

Department: Residential Services

County or State funded: County

Exempt of Non-exempt: Non-exempt

Paygrade: C-113

Salary pay rate: $23.81 - $35.72 hourly

Basic Function and Responsibility :

Provides individual or group education and/or vocational guidance to youth and parents. May also provide family counseling. Serve as the liaison and advocate between the court, local school districts, community groups and resources. Serves as the co-liaison with the department of vocational rehabilitation’s peer mentoring program.

Appointing Authority and Supervision Received :

The deputy court administrator of family court is the appointing authority. The school coordinator receives direct supervision by the director of residential services.

Supervision Exercised :

None.

Characteristic and Assigned Duties : ( The following duties are representative of the position and do not include all duties which may be performed.)

Monitors students' progress for the purpose of identifying issues and taking appropriate action for increasing student success via development and implementation of an educational plan.

Providing information to students and parents regarding educational resources, such as tutors, summer school, HiSET preparation, and study-skills materials.

Track credits earned and advise students who have not made sufficient progress toward graduation of their status for the following school year.

Administers student interest surveys for the purpose of identifying student career path.

Consult with students, teachers, parents, and administration regarding academic progress to assist and advocate for students in resolving issues.

Counseling students individually in problem-solving skills, communication skills, and decision-making skills.

Participating with multi-disciplinary teams regarding students with special needs.

Participates in a variety of meetings (e.g. workshops, committees, community groups, etc.) for the purpose of gathering and sharing information related to job assignment.

Assists parents and administration with referrals and exchange of information about community resources as required.

Develops a variety of special programs (e.g. career night, financial aid workshops, parents’ meetings, etc.) for the purpose of providing information to assist students in the successful transition to postsecondary education.

Presents information of interest to a variety of staff, students, and families for the purpose of communicating information that will aid them in the student's educational and socio-emotional development.

Assists management in the development of programs and services for youth at risk.

Conducts staff training, orientation of new staff members; coordinate staff schedules.

Conducts restorative justice circle facilitation and meditation sessions as needed.

Performs public speaking regarding court services and programs.

Recruits and coordinates referrals from the assigned officer and vocational rehabilitation.

Attends regularly scheduled vocational rehabilitation peer mentoring meetings.

Perform other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of various triage techniques.

Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practices.

Ability to recruit, motivate and engage challenging youth.

Ability to coordinate, train and build teams amongst staff, internal and external partners.

Ability to communicate ideas clearly and concisely, both orally, and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to apply legal principles, and specialized knowledge to individual cases and problems.

Ability to analyze, appraise, and organize facts concerned in cases and to prepare written recommendations or opinions.

Ability to develop presentations and present publicly in and effective manner.

Ability to make work decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and court .policies/procedures.

Ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor Degree in education, psychology, counseling, social work, or related field plus three years of experience preferred helping youth develop career/life goals; supporting academic achievement; providing individual and group counseling to youth; providing support during crisis; working with community agencies; and partnering with parents, teachers, support staff and the community.

Job Environment:

Subject to youth who are volatile and potentially violent.

Deal with emotionally disturbed youth.

Respond to emergencies.

Work may be in a secured and/or unsecured environment.

Necessary Special Requirement :

None.