Duties

SUMMARY

Family Educators will address gaps in opportunity and the COVID-19’s impact on interrupted learning by developing or expanding relationships between schools, community-based organizations, and mental health providers to benefit the wellbeing of children, parents, and school staff. Family Educators will provide in-home case management and group education to educate, support and strengthen the social and emotional skills of  families and the community through research based curricula, and support community hubs consisting of area schools, students, Neighborhood Champions, local mental health providers, and additional community-based organizations.  

DUTIES

1. Conduct a needs assessment and work collaboratively with families to customize a plan that focuses on their individual family needs.
2. Utilize an evidence based family support curriculum to work with families in home on increasing parenting skills, children’s social skills and family skills.
3. Coordinate and present an evidence based family group curriculum to educate, support and strengthen the social and emotional skills of  families and the community one time per month in each of the ROE #33 counties.
4. Provide referrals to community-based organizations to help support social-emotional and mental health needs based on results of the initial needs assessment. 
5. Create a systems building approach to supporting families where partners connect and communicate in order to reach the best outcomes for families.
6. Provide networking opportunities for community partners, parents/guardians, grandparents, caregivers, and neighborhood champions.
7. Develop and promote a caring environment that provides efficient and effective services to families by working in partnership with the education system and service providing organizations.
8. Provide support to families through referrals and linkage to programs identified through the collaboration ensuring that the family is matched with appropriate resources and comprehensive services that address the whole child. 
9. Build meaningful partnerships to address family needs in order to help them function better at home, in school, in the community, and throughout life.
10. Increase the effectiveness of communication between schools, providers, and families by bridging the family/school/community gap.
11. Support community hubs consisting of area schools, students, Neighborhood Champions, local mental health providers, and additional community-based organizations.  
12. Maintain a caseload of approximately 20 families within the ROE #33 region.
13. Attend workshops, conferences, and seminars for professional development.
14. Maintain case management records, provide grant data and documentation, and other reporting and data collection as needed for the program
15. Participate in professional development as needed for this position and curriculum
16. Maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethical behavior
17. Serve as a liaison and representative of ROE 33 on inter/intra-office committees for the development of aligned and coordinated services/programs
18. Uphold the Vision and Mission of the Regional Office of Education #33
19. Maintain a turnover file outlining the day to day activities of this position
20. Participate and regularly attend at least one ROE #33 Committee
21. May be required to perform other tasks as assigned by the Regional Superintendent or supervisor.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development, Social Work or related field 
2. Experience with behavioral health, case management, and adult learning
3. Commitment to supporting at risk families
4. Capacity to deliver comprehensive family engagement supports and family services
5. Cultural and linguistic competency appropriate to community to be served
6. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.
7. Ability to lift and carry up to 20 lbs.
8. Ability to push/pull up to 10 lbs.
9. Ability to communicate to students, parents and staff in an acceptable/courteous manner.
10. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills to work with teachers, education support personnel, building administrators and the general public.
11. Enforce ROE regulations and policies in a professional manner.
12. Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
13. May be required to perform other tasks as assigned by the Regional Superintendent.

Salary/Benefits

$35,000-$38,000

How to Apply

Send Cover Letter and Resume to Lori Loving lloving@roe33.net

Email Address

lloving@roe33.net

School District

www.roe33.net

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

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