Primary Job Responsibilities:

To serve as liaison between families/community and school and to provide high quality programs and services to reduce barriers for student learning; and to support the mission of the Newport Independent School District. The FRYSC Coordinator will plan, organize, implement, and organize projects and programs that align with the FRYSC core components and support the needs of the students, families, school, and district.

Areas of Responsibility:

1. Complies with all required mandates concerning the Family Resource and Youth Services Centers including, but not limited to, program evaluation, budgeting, required reports, and information dissemination. Family Resource Center core components are: preschool child care, after-school child day care, families in training, family literacy services, and health services and referrals. Youth Services Center core components are: referrals to health and social services, career exploration and development, summer and part-time job development (high school only), substance abuse education and counseling, and family crisis and mental health counseling. Combination centers must address core components for both Family Resource Centers and Youth Services Centers.

2. Responsible for the implementation of day and evening programs/activities to address student, family, school, and community needs.

3. Monitors programs/activities for effectiveness and efficiency.

4. Revises programs/activities based on the degree to which identified needs are being met.

5. Collaborates with appropriate agencies to provide services for students, parents, families, the school, and the community.

6. Maintains communications with SBDM committees, local Advisory Council, local Board of Education, and the community.

7. Develops, implements, and evaluates yearly action components for the Family Resource and/or Youth Services Center grant.

8. Supervises, evaluates, and provides appropriate training for center staff.

9. Makes home visits as needed.

10. Ensures legal and ethical standards are maintained to safeguard the privacy, rights, and dignity of individuals and families served by the center.

11. Maintains and protects Family Resource and/or Youth Services Center records in accordance with federal and state laws.

12. Develops and maintains program budgets in a timely manner based on the Enterprise ERP (formerly MUNIS) system.

13. Establishes and conducts community and school surveys to assess needs.

14. Conducts center program evaluations as needed.

15. Informs and seeks input from local Advisory Council according to mandates, policies, and procedures.

16. Participates in necessary and mandatory trainings, and in district, regional, and state meetings.

17. Assists in developing additional community resources to help assure the growth and development of children.

18. Seeks additional funds/materials through grants and/or gifts.

19. Complies with all regulations and procedures of local district.

20. Performs other duties for the center as directed by the superintendent or designee.

21. Provides positive leadership for center staff.

22. Creates an inviting environment for staff, students, community, and families.

Knowledge of:

a. Grant writing;

b. Other written communications;

c. Budgeting and planning;

d. Oral communications;

e. Collaboration and working with others;

f. Community and resources;

g. Technology;

h. Health and safety regulations;

i. District organization, policies, and objectives;

j. Correct English usage, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary;

k. Correct office practices, procedures, and equipment;

l. Basic mathematical skills;

m. Record keeping techniques;

n. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy;

o. Laws, rules, and regulations related to assigned activities.

Ability to:

a. Goal set;

b. Lead and supervise staff;

c. Seek resources (financial and human);

d. Maintain consistently friendly manner;

e. Operate a variety of standard office equipment;

f. Maintain records and files according to policies and procedures;

g. Understand oral and written directions;

h. Work independently with little direction;

i. Meet schedules and timelines;

j. Train and provide working directions to others;

k. Effectively communicate orally and in writing;

l. Use Microsoft Office and Google platforms

m. Maintain payroll records;

n. Effectively facilitate meetings for clients and families;

o. Maintain knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements, and restrictions;

Program Requirements:

• Full time coordinator; minimum of 240 work days per year; minimum of 30 work hours per week unless otherwise specified in the grant and approved by the Division of FRYSC.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services, Child and Family Studies, Social Work, Education, or closely related field

Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license.