Community Liaison

Position:Community Liaison (Part-Time)

Department: Gator Wellness Center

Wage/Hour Status:Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Director of Mental Health & Elementary Counseling

Pay Grade:Per Compensation Manual

Days Employed:110Part-timePer Compensation Manual

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Support strong partnerships between the school district families and the community
• Work closely with students parents/guardians school staff and community organizations to improve communication increase family involvement and connect families to resources that support student success

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college coursework or degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Experience working with families students or community organizations (preferred)
• Experience in education social services youth programs or nonprofit work
• Familiarity with the local community and resources
  

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of school systems family engagement practices or community resources
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with diverse cultural and socioeconomic populations
• Basic computer skills (email data entry Microsoft Office or Google)
• Relationship-building and trust development
• Cultural sensitivity and confidentiality
• Organization and time management
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Professional approachable and dependable

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as a link between schools families and community organizations
• Support family engagement initiatives and school events
• Assist families in accessing resources and supports
• Promote school and district programs services and activities within the community
• Conduct outreach to families through phone calls home visits and community events
• Identify and communicate family and community needs to school administrators and district staff
• Support student attendance enrollment and engagement efforts
• Collaborate with counselors and administrators to support students and families
• Maintain records of outreach

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment:

• Standard office and instructional equipment; adaptive equipment as needed

Physical Demands:

• Frequent walking standing kneeling stooping lifting light to heavy objects (up to 45 lbs)

Environmental Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work; possible exposure to weather noise and biological hazards
• Work performed in school buildings and community settings

Mental Demands:

• High emotional resilience; ability to manage frequent interruptions and sensitive situations
• Occasional irregular hours and district-wide travel
• Flexible schedule to accommodate family availability

Professional Dress:

• Dress must be clean neat and appropriate for the role. No visible body piercings other than earrings.

EVALUATION:

• Performance will be evaluated annually through self-evaluationDirector review