Community Liaison II

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, serve as liaison between school and parents; communicate with parents and provide a variety of information related to school attendance, school programs, activities, and events; verbally translate materials and information in a designated second language.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

Serve as liaison between school and parents; promote parent involvement in school activities; develop channels of communication between the school, family and relevant community agencies; maintain communication with parents by telephone, mail and home visits; serve as interpreter of information related to students’ progress, attendance, school events, activities and programs; provide school staff with information obtained from home contacts and visits; attend a variety of meetings related to program activities; and perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Community resource organizations including various federal, state and county agencies;

Oral and written communication skills in a second language;

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy;

Telephone techniques and etiquette.

ABILITY TO:

Perform liaison duties between school and parents;

Conduct interviews for the purpose of providing and obtaining information;

Speak, read and write designated second language as assigned;

Understand and follow oral and written directions;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action;

Maintain records and prepare reports;

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

Observe legal and defensive driving practices;

Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

Work effectively in multi-ethnic setting;

Work independently.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school with bilingual, multi-cultural and biliterate background in designated language.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.41 - $26.04 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person