Parent Liaison

at  Catholic Charities

Description: Work Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Workdays: Monday - Friday (some weekends & evenings)
Location: 2018 Avenue B #100, San Antonio, TX, 78215
Mission: The mission of Catholic Charities is to provide for the needs of our communitythrough selfless service under the sign of love.

SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Parent Educator for the School Impact Program is responsible for providing direct support service for refugee children and their families to promote effective integration and education and successful transition to the public-school systems. Will be involved in operating the parenting classes, parent orientations and provide early education resources for newly arrived refugee families. Will focus on parent involvement in schools and building connections with their children.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education
• Bachelor’s degree in early education, social services business or business-related field.
• Experience
• Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in education or experience working in a social service environment that demonstrates a sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural populations is preferred.
• License and Credentials
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver license
• Must have clean driving record.
• Valid vehicle insurance
• Ability to operate an agency 12 passenger van on an as needed basis for program activities and events.
• Must be 21 years of age and adhere to the CCAOSA policy, which will not allow anyone under the age of 21 to operate an agency vehicle.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Minimum of (2) years’ experience in working in a social service environment that demonstrates a sensitivity and appreciation for diverse cultural populations is preferred.
• Ability to present to small and large groups and assess student progress.
• Experience with personal computer, various computer software, email and Microsoft Works, specifically Excel.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, self-motivated, work well independently and on a team.
• Must have good written and verbal skills.
• Must have good critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain appropriate ethical boundaries and professional client relationship.
• Flexibility to respond to the needs of a client population that changes daily.
• Some knowledge of client case file documentation and record keeping procedures.
• Ability to drive and maintain reliable personal transportation.
• Able to drive a 12-passenger vehicle when necessary.
• Bilingual is a plus, but not required.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travel requirements for the position includes 60% local and 0% overnight.

DISCLAIMER:

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job description or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, etc.) * This is a Grant funded position and salary is dependent on funding availability. Position can be eliminated at any time because of lack of funding to support this position.*
Catholic Charities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To view this and other employment opportunities please visit our website at www.ccaosa.org. You must apply through our website and complete the application and upload your resume. No phone calls please. If you are chosen for an interview, you will be contacted

• Coordinates transportation, scheduling and correspondence between parents, case managers, schools and staff and host parent activities.
• Develops, manages and presents parent orientations to small and large groups of limited English Speakers.
• Assist Education Director with ensuring sound dialogue is sustained between partners, clients, volunteers, Refugee Services, and refugee families.
• Acts as a liaison between the CC-Parenting Programs to coordinate parenting classes, curriculum and activities.
• Performs regular maintenance of client files and reports monthly client counts to Program Director. Monitor the programs internal data spreadsheet (Excel) to ensure all record keeping is up to date.
• Enters and tracks client information and program data on a regular basis.
• Research Early Childhood resources for families and educate them on available services and opportunities for their children.
• Work with schools to find ways to increase parent involvement in schools and in their children’s lives.
• Other duties may include, if time permits, assist with activities for students participating in the after-school tutoring program and newcomer summer program.
• Other duties may include, help coordinate staff trainings for school officials.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Manager.