Family Services Specialist

Overview

Position Objective The position of Family Services Specialist is done for the purpose/s of serving as a liaison for families, ensuring that students are successful in their learning.

Commitment To Equity The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students, one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.

(These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)

• Provides information and referral services for community support services
• Facilitates access to programs offered by community organizations
• Connects families with District services that support academic success and emotional well-being of students
• Provides resources and support for families and students to navigate the school system
• Collaborates with school staff to address student and family needs
• Maintains data as required for reporting purposes
• Identifies and markets opportunities for family engagement
• Participates in and may facilitate community engagement activities for families
• Implements communication systems using a variety of methods with a focus on serving families within the scope and duties of the position
• Advocates for families and students to connect them with resources and support
• Arranges for translation/interpretation services within the scope of the position
• May be required to participate in home visits
• Maintains professional boundaries within a community based role
• Develops and implements family support plans for students that qualify for McKinney-Vento and foster care services
• Performs other job related duties as assigned

• Reports directly to and is supervised by the Supervisor of Family and Community Engagement with guidance from the principal or assistant principal

(positions in this class typically require):

• Associates degree or equivalent
• Minimum of two years working with families and children in a community organization

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, health, education or related field
• Minimum of two years working in a school setting
• Bilingual or multilingual

• Experience may be substituted for educational requirements

• Washington State Driver’s License Preferred

• Knowledge of District Instructional Initiatives and Racial Equity
• Awareness of confidentiality requirements as stated in federal and state law and District policies and procedures
• Awareness of the impact of social and economic factors on families and students that impact student success
• Possesses knowledge of community resources accessible to families
• Understanding basic structure of schools

• Supports families/students in crisis situations through effective analysis, problem-solving and intervention as needed
• Provides services in respectful and empathetic manner
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates computer skills including word processing, data entry and maintenance of spread sheets and other data files
• Ability to prioritize work with a focus on balancing crisis situations with support work for student success
• Ability to collaborate with other school employees, parents and community members and organizations
• Possesses the ability to connect with students and families who may have traditionally been disconnected from schools
• Demonstrates situational awareness to positively impact families and students
• Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
• Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal requirements
• Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations

Positions in this class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Light Work:
Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of…