Family Resource Coordinator

WestCare Ohio, dba East End Community Services

624 Xenia Avenue, Dayton Ohio 45410

Position Summary:

The Family Resource Coordinator assists elementary and middle school students in achieving academic success by addressing non-academic barriers. This role supports the launch and ongoing development of the Family Resource Center and works to provide all students with quality academic, social and emotional support. Essential Job Functions include those listed below.

Essential Job Functions:

Identifies and works with a maximum of 25 families each academic quarter whose children have been identified (self-identified or identified by faculty or administration) as being at risk due to academic, social and emotional challenges. Assists families in developing and implementing plans that enhance the academic, social and emotional development of their students (family coaching.) Links families to critical resources.

Ensures that basic needs of families of academically, socially or emotionally challenged students are met, such as food, clothing, shelter, access to health care, etc.

Develops a comprehensive and strategic set of family support tools that addresses diverse types of issues and problems that are impeding non-academic student success.

Works closely with afterschool program staff on complementary activities that support achievement within the Neighborhood School Centers four Opportunity Areas.

Develops close working relationships with school administrators and staff, students, families, and community stakeholders.

Establishes and maintains database management system that demonstrates students and family progress toward goal achievement.

Tracks measurable outcomes and provides reports to upper management as needed.

Collects, analyzes, and reviews data, and conducts program evaluations, sharing successes, and developing continuous quality improvement efforts.

Embraces and embodies the mission, vision, guiding principles, vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.

Performs any other duties as assigned.