Title:	Community Liaison (ARK)	Reports To:	Melinda Torres
Department:	Student Services	Bargaining Unit:	? OSEA 33	? Management
			? CBEA	? Confidential
				? Unrepresented
Hours / FTE:	40 hours, 1.0 FTE	No. of Workdays:	192 (10 month employee group)
Salary Schedule:	L

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Community Liaison for the ARK Project is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the ARK Project Program. The ARK Project is a goal-oriented resource center and outreach program for youth and families who are in need of help and resources, or who might be houseless. The ARK Project is open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The work hours for this position may include flexible hours, including mornings and evenings. The average workday would be Monday - Thursday, 8:00-5:15 and a shorter day on Friday.

The Community Liaison may be asked to work evenings or flex hours in order to serve the needs of the program. Occasion weekends or attendance at conferences may be required.

The Community Liaison supports the ARK program by assisting with monitoring and reporting grants to their supervisor for review/submission. Grants that may come from a variety of sources, such as the Department of Education through the McKinney-Vento Act, City of Coos Bay, and the Bay Area Hospital. Survival of the ARK Project is dependent on maintaining these diverse funding streams and developing additional opportunities for funding. The Community Liaison needs to be proactive in determining and pursuing these opportunities.

The work environment includes staffing the ARK Project drop-in center, aiding and assisting approximately 10-15 houseless/at-risk youth and families per day. Additional requirements include obtaining various types of donations from community partners and agencies. Also, conducting home visits with CBSD staff. The Community Liaison must have the ability to work with diverse age, race, and socioeconomic populations, which includes making contact with them at shelters, campgrounds, motels, and in homes as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Completed at least two years of related college education, an AA degree, or meet the
Highly Qualified requirements by passing the Paraprofessional Praxis Exam
Must hold valid Oregon Driver’s license and current proof of car insurance and earn a Type 20 drivers permit through Oregon Department of Education.
Must provide own transportation (mileage will be reimbursed) and be willing to drive from school to school
Demonstrated self-motivation and initiative
Must be able to work consistently within a set but somewhat flexible schedule
Demonstrated ability to work positively with staff, students, administration and the public
Knowledge of local services and community resources

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Make home visits (when appropriate) to meet with parents and their children about houselessness issues.
Connects families and children with appropriate community resources that will assist them to attend school and access education.
Works with the district supervisor and designee in charge of Houselessness in order to stay current in information, training, legal requirements and data as they relate to houseless students.
Provides education and strategies for school district administration and staff regarding how to best assist those who are houseless.
Assists with transportation issues related to houselessness.
Explains the various educational program options available in the Coos Bay School District and assist students to become enrolled in these programs successfully.
Attend attendance meetings and or IEP (Individual Education Program) meetings as needed
Assists district administration with annually required houseless count.
Assists the school district in locating students who are houseless and in need of services.
Serves as the District’s Houseless and Foster Liaison.
Present yearly to CBSD staff on McKinney -Vento requirements and school supports
Attend student and/or family school meetings regarding (removing) barriers to be successful in the classroom.
Maintains regular attendance in a somewhat flexible schedule in order to preserve continuity.
Performs other duties as assigned by Superintendent, Student Services Supervisor, Special Programs Director and/or Principal.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequency Key: None (N); Occasional - up to 25% of shift (O); Intermittently – up to 50% of shift (I); Frequently – up to 75% of shift (F).

Activity	Frequency	Activity	Frequency
Bend	F	Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.	F
Twist	I	Lift/ Carry 11-25 lbs.	F
Squat	F	Lift/ Carry 26-40 lbs.	I
Kneel	I	Lift/ Carry 40-100 lbs.	I
Climb	I	Stand	F
Reach Above Shoulders	I	Walk	F
Grip/Grasp	F	Sit	F
Extend/Flex Neck	F	Drive	I
Use Dominant Hand	F	Perform Repetitive Hand Motions	F
Use Non-Dominant Hand	I	Keyboard/ Mouse Work	F
Ability to See	F	Ability to Hear	F

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environments combine a standard classroom setting including standard classroom equipment (assistive technology, copier, phone, Chromebook or computer, audio/visual equipment etc.) in a standard school setting. This work environment also combines being exposed to the elements outdoors and sometimes in students’ homes. This has the potential to introduce additional environmental elements such as animals, parents, community members, noise levels. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate and occasionally high depending upon student population and activities. The employee may be exposed to blood borne pathogens and/or physically and emotionally dysregulated students and/or parents.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions, or working conditions associated with the job. This job description is not a contract of employment or a promise or guarantee of any specific terms or conditions of employment. The school district may add to, modify or delete any aspect of this job (or the position itself) whenever it deems advisable.

For more information please contact Michelle Barton in Human Resources

michelleba@coos-bay.k12.or.us or (541) 267-3104 x 1110

Notice of Non-Discrimination

Students, their families, employees and potential employees of the Coos Bay School District 9 are hereby notified that the Coos Bay School System does not discriminate on the basis of perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability, or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status in employment, vocational programs, or activities as set forth in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations.

The district prohibits discrimination and harassment, including but not limited to; in employment, assignment and promotion of personnel; in educational opportunities and services offered students; in student assignments to schools and classes; in student discipline; in location and use of facilities; in educational offerings and materials; and in accommodating the public at public meetings.