Program Coordinator-Human Services Bilingual

Eugene School District 4J•Eugene, OR

About The Position

This part-time position is 0.75 FTE, six hours per day, on the CL-10 schedule (213 days per full school year), Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Program Coordinator identifies, coordinates, and mobilizes human services agencies to deliver services to district students and families. The role organizes family resources and agencies to support students’ education; informs disadvantaged students and families about potentially eligible services; conducts initial eligibility intake; and works with agencies to coordinate comprehensive service delivery. Office coordination duties include monitoring expenditures, coordinating volunteers, and implementing fundraising events. Other related work may be assigned. The coordinator collaborates with community and juvenile-service organizations, assesses student and family needs and eligibility, supports program development, and coordinates community advisory groups and committees. The role also gathers information for program planning, trains and coordinates volunteers and staff, maintains financial and program records, supports fundraising and grant-writing efforts, and prepares and distributes informational materials. The position requires effective English and Spanish communication and translation, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work independently and manage crisis situations. Applicants must submit a complete online application through GovernmentJobs; walk-in, faxed, and mailed applications are not accepted. Upon an employment offer, applicants must obtain fingerprint clearance from the Oregon State Police and FBI through a District-authorized process and pay the one-time fee. The District provides veterans’ preference in accordance with applicable law and requires supporting military documentation at the time of application for preference to apply.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent and four years of experience in a human or family services field; post-secondary coursework in social or community services, or another satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience, may be substituted.
Knowledge of children, youth, and family issues, such as early childhood development, school dropout prevention, juvenile justice, child abuse, health, and/or teen pregnancy.
Knowledge of community planning and resource-development strategies.
Sensitivity to the diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds of families, including economically disadvantaged families.
Interpersonal communication skills for presenting ideas, collaborating on programs and service planning, and coordinating diverse interests.
Demonstrated ability to manage crisis situations and mobilize services for families.
Familiarity with Lane County community and educational resources and ability to mobilize volunteers, nonprofit organizations, and family service resources.
Clerical and personal-computer skills, and knowledge of office coordination and data-maintenance practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English and Spanish.
Ability to translate written and verbal communication between English and Spanish.
Ability to exercise sound independent judgment, achieve service objectives, and work independently with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

Identify, coordinate, and mobilize human services agencies to deliver services to district students and families.
Organize family resources and agencies to support students’ educational needs.
Inform disadvantaged students and families about eligible human services, conduct initial eligibility intake, and coordinate comprehensive service delivery with agencies.
Network and collaborate with existing human and juvenile service organizations and programs.
Assess student and family needs and eligibility for community human and juvenile services.
Assist in developing programs and goals to inform and recruit disadvantaged families and mobilize and integrate resources and assistance.
Coordinate and staff advisory groups, committees, and subcommittees; staff and facilitate meetings.
Gather and assimilate data and information for program plans and policies.
Coordinate, train, orient, and provide technical supervision to volunteers and other office or program staff.
Maintain financial records, monitor expenditures, and perform clerical accounting and office work.
Support and coordinate program fundraising and grant-writing efforts, and implement fundraising events.
Develop, format, and distribute informational materials and maintain a program library of service providers.
Maintain regular and prompt attendance and perform other related duties as assigned.