Family Support Liaison

The Davenport Community School District is an EEO/AA employer.

Position Details:

• Compensation: $18.19 minimum (dependent on education and experience)

• Assignment is to work 195 days including all instructional days, designated professional development days, and additional dates before/after the school year. Final calendar is pending and will be made available prior to acceptance of the role.

• Hours are generally during school hours. There will be occasional outside of school day hours such as conferences, open house, family communications, etc.

• Attendance and engagement at all designated professional development for the role is required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

(Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

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  Major Function #1 - Actively Serving Families:

  • Serves as a liaison connecting families to school and community resources

  • Active participant in building-driven initiatives and events including regular family communication and support at typical district events: open house, conferences, kindergarten round up, and fun night.

  • Responsive to families in need of immediate support related to food insecurity, housing, mental health services and any other related need

  • Serve as the building McKinney Vento Liaison

• Major Function #2 - Collaborative Work

  • Actively promote and be an active team member within the multi-tiered system of supports (MTSS) in the area of social-emotional, behavioral health (SEBH)

  • Strong knowledge and understanding of local agencies and providers that can assist families with various needs in conjunction with other building or district staff and will make appropriate agency referrals to families in need

  • Participating in building, regional, and district collaborations as required to advocate for family needs

  • Attends and is highly engaged in all required professional development as specified by the district

• Major Function #3 - Data Driven Decisions

  • Maintains updated calendar and daily required records of work and other data points needed.

  • Uses data to prioritize work, monitor growth towards goals, and advocate for families.

  • Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements of Position:(HBV ?Yes ? No)
(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to -

• Sit, stand, speak, hear, see, and walk to carry out routine duties.

• Must be able to occasionally lift, move, or push items of 50 lbs. such as assisting children or moving/rearranging furniture.

• Meet multiple demands from several people and interact with the public and other staff.

• Must be able to implement Crisis Prevention Intervention strategies, including appropriate physical restraint procedures and escorting.

Work Environment:
(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Noise level is quiet to loud.

• Work may be indoors and/or outdoors.

• Work may be in non-air-conditioned rooms.

• Substance-free environment.

• Fast-paced atmosphere with constant contact with students, staff, or the public.

• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of student.

Special Qualification Desired:

(Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Successful Candidate must possess strong interpersonal skills with a proven record of building rapport with culturally diverse students to ensure each child reaches his/her full potential

• Relevant Human Services BA Degree obtained, in progress, or 5 years relevant experience preferred

• Strong communication skills through various methods

• Integrity with confidential student and family information

• Skilled with gathering and using data to make informed decisions

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations

• Ability to multitask, prioritize duties, and manage time effectively

• Reflective and receptive of feedback and learning for professional growth

• Takes initiative and responsibility for individual and team work