Community Schools Coordinator at City of Philadelphia

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Feb, 26

Salary

65000.0

Posted On

03 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Communication, Community Engagement, Program Management, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Decision-making, Cultural Competency, Parental Involvement, Engagement, Relationship Building, Needs Assessment, Asset Mapping, Volunteer Coordination, Data-driven Decision Making, Collaboration

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Company DescriptionA best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.What we offerImpact - The work you do here matters to millions. Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.Benefits - We care about your well-being.Agency DescriptionThe Mayor’s Office of Education (MOE) brings a unified vision and organizing strategy to support success for Philadelphia students from pre-kindergarten through college or career. The Office of Education develops policies and programs, facilitates collaboration across city departments and educational institutions, and fosters improvement across all education systems.Job DescriptionPosition SummaryThe Community School Coordinator (CSC) is an employee of the Mayor’s Office of Education who works closely with the Community Schools Manager to implement, integrate, align and coordinate the community school strategy at the site level. The CSC, while employed by MOE, is also accountable to the school principal and is therefore expected to plan and align all programs, services and opportunities collaboratively.Essential FunctionsGeneral Duties & ResponsibilitiesWorks with school staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders such as local businesses, nonprofit partners, and public agencies to build knowledge about, connections with, and support for community school model.Works closely with Community Schools Manager to perform school community asset mapping, find service providers, and troubleshoot challenges.Engages families and school staff to better understand student needs and reporting process.Leads asset mapping process and conducts ongoing assessment, including resource inventory and gap analysis.Assists with needs assessment process by collecting data for community asset map.Develops and manages partnerships with local service providers.Serves as an integral part of school-based leadership to support connecting students with appropriate service providers.Tracks services and submits weekly plans and reports to be shared with School, Community, and City leaders for feedback and support.Meets with Community Schools Manager on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to review weekly reports and create support systems to facilitate the delivery of quality services.Convenes and staffs Community School Committee (or as appropriate supports the SAC), a coordinating body that is co-led by the principal and includes representatives from key stakeholder groups to provide monthly feedback and support based on student and community needs.Works closely with Community Schools Manager to develop and implement the shared Community School Work plan based on community needs and Community Schools logic model.Builds positive relationships and trust with principals, teaching staff, students, service providers, community leaders, and other resource coordinators.Primary Coordination and SupportCoordinates student needs assessment and provider selection.Supports school administration in making data-driven program decisions.Creates and develops a Community School Committee (e.g. parents, teachers, students, school administrators, local business leaders, and community members, etc.) with the purpose of collaborating, assessing needs and mapping the assets of the school community, and gathering input from community leaders during decision-making process.Engages families and school staff to better understand student needs.Collects and uses needs and service provider data throughout implementation process and shares outcomes with community leaders.Supports school administration in making data-driven program decisions based on student data.Engages neighborhood associations, residents and community leaders in community school planning and implementation process.Facilitates regular partner meetings, including all groups and organizations who serve students and families.Recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers based on Community Schools guidelines.TrainingParticipates in Community Schools, MOE, and Office of Children and Families staff meetings.Attend capacity-building activities, including initiative-wide and site-based trainings, peer network meetings and study visits.Participates in learning communities with other coordinators.Participate in ongoing professional development.Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesLeadershipDemonstrated leadership abilityProven understanding and ability to foster positive organizational health.Demonstrated ability to develop and to maintain relationships with community-based organizations, families and children, teachers, and volunteers.Communication and Community EngagementHigh-level written and verbal communication skills.Ability to engage meaningfully with youth, parents, staff and the community-at-large.Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to partners.ManagementStrong program management skills and the ability to prioritize work and to successfully facilitate multiple projects.Ability to organize and to facilitate meetings.Problem Solving/Data Analysis/Decision-makingExpertise with using data in an education, community, or social services setting.Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information.Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.Ability to stay calm under pressureOtherKnows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits.Reflective and seeks feedback.Exceptional cultural competency and proficiencyDeep knowledge and understanding of parental involvement and engagementQualificationsBachelor’s degree preferred, or a total of 10+ years working in the community in a social service setting (Preferably in education, or social work related)3+ years of experience in fields such as community organizing, education, health or social work, or researching the Community Schools model highly recommended (working in schools, city government, research institutions or service organizations).Deep knowledge, understanding, and interest in school and community.Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.Knowledge of the public education system in Pennsylvania as well as the operation of community-based organizations and institutions of higher education is an asset.Must be comfortable with the use of data to drive decisions.Ability to help people process difficult situations.Additional InformationTO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.Salary Range: $65,000Discover the Perks of Being a City of Philadelphia Employee:Transportation: City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical planEmployees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidaysGenerous retirement savings options are availablePay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!*The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hireEffective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to [email protected].For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

Responsibilities

The Community School Coordinator works closely with the Community Schools Manager to implement and coordinate the community school strategy at the site level. This role involves engaging with various stakeholders to assess needs, develop partnerships, and track services to support students and families.