Homeless Parent Facilitator

Wichita Public Schools•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Homeless Parent Facilitator is responsible to assist the parent connect to school and community resources to stabilize the family life and benefit their child's educational success in school. The Parent Facilitator will help the parent make choices and educational decisions that impact their child's education i.e., truancy issues, school choice, and educational rights. The Parent Facilitator will help the parent understand the workings of the district, including programs, conferences, and standards used to determine the success of the student.

Requirements

Ability to maintain a friendly, caring and professional manner that is supportive to parents, student, staff and community.
Ability to organize, prioritize and problem solve.
Ability to communicate both verbally and written in order to communicate with others inside and outside of the organization for the purpose of giving and obtaining information
Ability to communicate effectively with a Supervisor when their discretion is needed
Ability to perform as an effective team player
Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands of the building
Exhibit a professional manner and a positive attitude
Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
Knowledge of company¿s mission, purpose, goals and the role of every employee in achieving each of them
High School Diploma or GED is required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree or some college preferred in Social Services or a related area.
Knowledge of community partnerships and resources in the community that would benefit homeless students and families is preferred.

Responsibilities

Receive Enrollment Residency Questionnaire forms from the schools and shelters and enter them in HEMS (Homeless Education Management System)
Assist with initial contacts to parents/guardians who qualify for services
Assist with documentation and requesting nutrition services and transportation for families
Assist with documentation from the shelters on students being served and enter in HEMS
Assist with the Parent Education Program (PEP) activities and parent meetings.
Work with shelters and transitional housing staff to provide services to families residing in the shelters.
Provide the parents/guardians with educational resources and information regarding school district resources
Assist parents with parent / teacher conferences and provide transportation if needed
Encourage parent involvement
Provide documentation as needed in HEMS on services provided to families
Coordinate with McKinney-Vento social workers and school staff in the district to assist homeless students with services, supplies and resources
Assist with distribution of parent rights folders, back packs, supplies, hygiene products, uniforms and resources
Network with community agencies to provide appropriate referrals to agencies, organizations, housing and health care
Work with community partners and organizations that provide services and resources to families
Advocate and expedites services for our homeless population
Maintain documentation and records on all services provided to children and youth serving
Other duties assigned by McKinney-Vento Liaison
Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.