Job Title: Family Support Liaison
Department: Education & Youth
Schedule: 40 hours a week including the hours of 10am-6pm- Monday-Friday
Supervisor: Parent Liaison Coordinator
Status: Full-Time; Non- Exempt
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Family Support Liaison will promote family engagement in children’s education, facilitate and strengthen communication between schools and refugee families and provide cultural presentations during the school year. The Family Support Liaison will also teach a class of approximately 15-20 refugee youth in the after-school program and maintain regular contact with students’ families to promote student academic success and facilitate student socio-emotional well-being.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist Education and Youth Program in translation of critical documents, registration, and with interpretation during critical communications between program and parents
• Supervise elementary school students, volunteers, and tutors in your own classroom Monday through Friday (afternoons)
• Review and implement lesson plans and extra-curricular activities, while practicing behavior management and ensuring safety of all students in the classroom
• Tutor and assess refugee youth (grades 1 to 5) in academic subjects, specifically focusing on literacy skills, self-sufficiency, creativity, and academic progress
• Maintain client files and submit monthly report of services rendered
• Conduct personal home visits to families
• Refer families, as needed, to other resources within New American Pathways or to resources provided by third parties
• Participate in public engagement events that promote the organization, Education and Youth department, and its programs
• Provide Elementary School Senior Youth Coordinator with frequent updates on students regarding academic progress, behavior, and overall well-being
• Submit monthly reports to School Liaison Senior Coordinator and attend trainings, events and meetings for the New American Pathways Youth Program/School Liaison Program
• Maintain regular communication with families of after school students to address needs and concerns
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
• Good written and verbal English communication skills.
• Good command of Swahili or French
• Good knowledge of refugee community
• Knowledge of DeKalb School System
• Computer competency in MS Windows and MS Word
• High school diploma or equivalency and a minimum of 2 years supervised work experience with young children and their families
• College credit in Early or Secondary Childhood Education a plus
• Experience working with youth in grades 1 to 5 in an educational setting, preferably with refugee and/or immigrant youth
• Cultural sensitivity
• Commitment to the organization’s mission and serving refugees
• Valid driver’s license and insured car
• Must past a criminal background check
COMPENSATION
This is a full-time position. The pay range for this position is $19.23 - $21.15 per hour ($40,000 –$44,000 annually) Employer contributes to medical, dental and vision insurance. Employer pays life and disability insurance. Fifteen (15) paid holidays and a generous paid time off policy. Employee has the option to contribute to 401(k).
