Indian Head Elementary School.Family Case Manager.1060

Charles County Public Schools•Indian Head, MD

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Family Case Manager position at Indian Head Elementary School, within the Charles County Public Schools system, is a 12-month, non-exempt role. This position is responsible for coordinating with the Judy Center Instructional Specialist to plan and implement programming for children and families. The role facilitates student entry into CCPS by assisting families with prekindergarten applications and kindergarten registration, and introduces English Language (EL) students and parents to the school setting and culture. The Family Case Manager serves as a liaison for families to improve academic achievement and encourage active participation in their children's education through Judy Center programs, school meetings, and workshops. This role also facilitates the collaboration of community resources and promotes family and individual connections within Charles County, specifically in Judy Center catchment areas. Responsibilities include researching international family needs, developing and assisting during parent workshops/meetings, collaborating with other Judy Center schools, and explaining school policies and procedures. The position also facilitates long-term collaboration between the school system and community agencies, participates in school meetings and training, and attends IEP, SST, and parent/teacher conferences as necessary. Additionally, the role involves conducting home visits, actively conducting outreach to identify children aged 0-4 within Judy Center catchment areas before school entry, collaborating with teachers for referrals and consents for services, and attending health/dental appointments with families.

Requirements

Ability to work outside regular school hours as needed.
Ability to work professionally and discretely with extremely confidential information.
Excellent analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
Excellent customer service, communication (both written and verbal), and cross group collaboration skills required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree, or combination of education and experience in the field from an accredited college or university, preferred.
Bi-lingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates with Judy Center Instructional Specialist to plan and implement programming for children and families within Judy Center catchment areas.
Facilitates successful entry students into CCPS by assisting families with the prekindergarten application and kindergarten registration process at Judy Center schools.
Introduces EL students and parents to the school setting and culture.
Serves as coordinator for families to help their children improve their academic achievement and become active participants in the education of their children through Judy Center programs, school meetings, and workshops with parents.
Facilitates the collaboration of community resources and promotes family and individual connections for families within Charles County community specifically the Judy Center catchment areas.
Research international family needs, develops, and assists during parent workshops/meetings which may be in collaboration with school staff, outreach staff, and/or representatives from community agencies.
Collaborates with other Judy Center schools.
Facilitates Judy Center programs, events, early childhood conferences/meetings.
Explains and clarifies school policies and procedures such as attendance, student/parent handbook, and other information as it pertains to Judy Center early childhood programs.
Facilitates long-term collaboration between the school system and/or community agencies (e.g., health department, library, social services, etc.) the needs and concerns.
Participates in appropriate school meetings, attends in-service training, conferences, and workshops.
Participate in IEP, SST, and parent/teacher conferences as necessary.
Conduct home visits.
Actively conduct outreach in order to identify children 0-4 within Judy Center catchment before they enter school.
Collaborate with teachers to select and obtain referrals and consents for children for Judy Center tutoring, behavior services and summer programs.
Attend health/dental appointments with families and communicate with families to ensure health services are complete.