Family Services Collaborative Coordinator

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision the Family Services Collaborative (FSC) Coordinator partners with the Family Services Collaborative Governance Commission and the Executive Director of Community Education to ensure the effective implementation and ongoing success of the St. Louis Park Family Services Collaborative grant program. The Coordinator works collaboratively with St. Louis Park Schools community organizations and stakeholders to identify assets and service gaps coordinate supports for children and families and advance initiatives aligned with the Districts mission and vision including its commitment to Racial Equity Transformation. The role supports collaborative governance grant processes compliance requirements and community engagement to ensure equitable impactful and sustainable services.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Engage collaborative partners to advance the Collaboratives goals by convening appropriate stakeholders fostering collaboration and facilitating sustained engagement.
• Build and maintain partnerships with St. Louis Park Schools (SLP) and community organizations; identify service gaps and coordinate efforts to expand supports for children and families.
• Collaborate with the SLP School District to promote educational resources and professional development opportunities for staff and the broader community.
• Implement monitor and evaluate Family Services Collaborative (FSC) projects and initiatives as identified by the Community Board and School District.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal state and local regulations and policies including accurate financial reporting for the Local Collaborative Time Study (LCTS).
• Coordinate and implement all LCTS requirements including communications maintenance of eligible school district staff lists random moment processes and required reporting to Hennepin County.
• Partner with the FSC Chair to coordinate and facilitate FSC meetings including agenda development and timely distribution of meeting materials and minutes.
• Collaborate with the FSC Board and Director to manage grant timelines establish award criteria and oversee funding processes.
• Work with the Executive Board to facilitate the grant award process notify grantees and partner with the Director to track fund usage and outcomes.
• Lead FSC marketing and communications efforts across multiple platforms including the website catalogs flyers e-newsletters and social media.
• Participate in required or recommended trainings professional development opportunities and networking groups.
• Demonstrate initiative and function effectively as a self-starter with the ability to manage responsibilities independently.
• Promote a positive image of the program by maintaining open professional and collaborative communication with school staff community partners and program sites.
• Serve as an active member of the Community Education Community Outreach Team.
• Serve as a member of the St. Louis Park Mental Health Collaborative.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge and experience working with culturally economically and socially diverse community organizations groups families and individuals.
• Technology skills and proficiency with word processing communications; e.g. Microsoft Word Excel and Google Suite.
• Evidence of excellent communication data management reporting and organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent decision-making problem solving and group facilitation skills.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers clients advocates and representatives from community groups and government agencies.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• The ability to communicate clearly to adults concerning policy mission and procedure both written and orally. Establish relationships with other resources and organizations. Public speaking ability to promote programs to educate the public and train staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described herein are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; speak; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk reach with hands and arms and lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required for this position include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Requires a Bachelors degree in related fields preferred not required.
• At least two (2) years of related work experience in coordinating community programming or organizational development.
• Bilingual Spanish/English or Somali/English language skills are desirable.

BENEFIT INFORMATION
St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information including specific benefits and associated costs please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract Employment Contracts.

Required Experience:

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