Community School Coordinator - South Philadelphia HS

Job Description

The Community SchoolCoordinator(CSC)is an employee of theOffice of Children and Families (OCF)who works closely with the Community SchoolsManagertoimplement, integrate, align andcoordinatethe community school strategy at the site level. The CSC, while employed byOCF, is alsoaccountable to the school principal and is therefore expected to plan and align all programs, services, andopportunities collaboratively.

This position is school-based located atSouth Philadelphia High School2101 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19148

“South Philadelphia High School is a learning community united in its commitment to ensuring a safe, nurturing and literate environment for children and adults.”

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• Works with school staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders such as local businesses, nonprofit partners, and public agencies to build knowledge about, connections with, and support for community school model.
• Works closely with Community Schools Manager to performschoolcommunityasset mapping, find service providers, and troubleshoot challenges.
• Engages families and school staff to better understand student needs and reporting process.
• Leadsasset mappingprocess and conducts ongoing assessment, including resource inventoryand gap analysis.
• Assists with needs assessment process bycollectingdatafor community asset map.
• Develops and manages partnerships with local service providers.
• Serves as an integral part ofschool-based leadership to support connecting students with appropriate service providers.
• Tracksservices andsubmits weekly plans and reports to be shared with School, Community, and City leaders for feedback and support.
• Meets with Community Schools Manager on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to review weekly reports and create support systems to facilitate the delivery of quality services.
• Convenes and staffs Community School Committee (or as appropriate supports the SAC), a coordinating body that is co-led by the principal and includes representatives from key stakeholder groups to provide monthly feedback and support based on student and community needs.
• Works closely with Community Schools Manager to develop and implement the shared Community School Work plan based on community needs and Community Schools logic model.
• Builds positive relationships and trust with principals, teaching staff, students, service providers, community leaders, and other resource coordinators.

• Coordinates student needs assessment and provider selection.
• Supports school administration in making data-driven program decisions.
• Creates and develops a Community SchoolCommittee(e.g. parents, teachers, students, schooladministrators, local business leaders, and community members, etc.)withthe purpose of collaborating,assessing needs and mapping the assets of the school community, and gatheringinput from the community leaders during the decision-making process.
• Engages families and school staff to better understand student needs.
• Collects and uses needs and service provider data throughout the implementation process and shares outcomes with community leaders.
• Supports school administration in making data-driven program decisions based on student data.
• Engages neighborhood associations, residents, and community leaders in community school planning and implementation process.
• Facilitates regular partner meetings, including all groups and organizations that serve students and families.
• Recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers based on Community Schools guidelines.

• Participates in Community Schools andOffice of Children and Familiesstaff meetings.
• Attend capacity-building activities, including initiative-wide and site-based training, peer network meetings, and study visits.
• Participates in learning communities with other coordinators.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Proven understanding andability to foster positiveorganizationalhealth.
• Demonstrated ability to develop andtomaintain relationships with community-based organizations, families and children, teachers, and volunteers.
• Communicationand Community Engagement
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability toengagemeaningfullywith youth, parents, staff and the community-at-large.
• Applies effective interpersonal and problem-solving skills when responding to partners.

• Strong program management skills and the ability to prioritize work andtosuccessfully facilitate multiple projects.
• Ability to organize and facilitate meetings.
• Problem Solving/Data Analysis/Decision-making
• Expertise with using data in education, community, or social services settings.
• Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information.
• Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure

• Knows personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and limits.
• Reflective and seeks feedback.
• Exceptional culturalcompetencyandproficiency
• Deep knowledge and understanding ofparental involvement and engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreeor equivalent work experience.
• 3years’ experienceworking with children and/or adults in aschool,nonprofit social service,orcommunity development organization.
• Deepknowledge,understanding, and interest inschoolandcommunity.
• Ability to keep accurate records and prepare reports.
• Knowledge of the public education system in Pennsylvania as well as the operation of community-based organizations and institutions of higher education is an asset.
• Must be comfortable with the use of data to drive decisions.
• Ability to help people process difficult situations

Additional Information

Please submit a cover letter, resume,and reference list with your application.

• We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program qualified employer
• Employees are eligible for a 25% tuition discount program(and sometimes spouses and dependents as well) in partnership with area colleges and universities
• We offer comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to[emailprotected]For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

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