Family Services Specialist 2025-26 Various Locations

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (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

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

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

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):

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

Preferred
Bachelors degree in social sciences health education or related field
Minimum of two years working in a school setting
Bilingual or multilingual

Allowable Substitutions
Experience may be substituted for educational requirements

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):

Washington State Drivers License Preferred

KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):

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

SKILLS (position requirements at entry):

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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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 force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

AISP pay range D $ 31.44 to $ 33.39/hour (startingpay is $ 31.44/per hour)40 hours per week for a 192-day annual assignment. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems.

NOTE:

The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race ethnicity creed religion color national origin age honorably discharged veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression gender identity homelessness immigration or citizenship status the presence of any sensory mental or physical disability neurodivergence or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:

Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination: Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or

Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or

Disability Discrimination: Kerince Bowen or

Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.

Members of the public with disabilities who have specific concerns about the effectiveness of the Districts communications to them should contact Janine Thorn Chief Communications and Engagement Officer at or

Required Experience:

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