Community School Coordinator

Full Time
Silver Spring, MD 20906
Posted
Job description

Want to make a difference? Come be a part of the amazing work EveryMind is accomplishing!
EveryMind is hiring a Full-Time Community School Coordinator to support school-based services at one of our Linkages to Learning school sites in the Montgomery County Community. As a key partner in the Montgomery County community school partnership initiative, EveryMind operates 11 of the County’s 29 Linkages to Learning sites. The Community School Coordinator is responsible for the design, development and implementation of essential school-based programs identified by the community needs assessment as part of the Linkages to Learning (LTL) to provide services to students and families across the school community.

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Why *Join* EveryMind?*
EveryMind is a growing private independent nonprofit organization with 145 employees across 20 locations. We have served the community for almost 65 years by strengthening communities and empowering individuals to reach optimal mental wellness. We were recognized as a Top Place to work in Montgomery County, Maryland by Bethesda Magazine. EveryMind is consistently recognized for being an excellent place to work, offering a positive workplace culture and a competitive compensation package that is meant to provide a great lifework balance.
Our competitive compensation package includes:

  • A Competitive Compensation Package
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
  • 401K matching benefit
  • Highly Generous Leave Schedule ( Vacation, Sick, PTO, Volunteer days, Mental Health Days, Holidays, Birthday leave, and much more)
  • Pay Increases
  • Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Referral Bonus Program
  • Sensible Caseload management
  • Employee Discount Program
  • A Great Place to Work

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops and maintains positive relationships with school administration, community partners, stakeholders, and donors on behalf of the LTL program and EveryMind.
2. Conducts annual Community Needs Assessment, incorporating input from key stakeholders including school administration and teachers, parents, students and other essential members of the school community.
3. Develops annual Program Plan with adaptations as necessary throughout the school year.
a. Collects and monitors data related to program efficiency
b. Conducts evaluation to monitor program success
4. Serves as liaison between assigned site and the Linkages Resource Team (LRT), school administration, and school staff.
a. Arranges and facilitates weekly referral/planning meetings between LTL staff and school administration. Documents meetings and distributes minutes in a timely manner to appropriate recipients.
b. Represents LTL at various school-sponsored events.
5. Convenes community/parent advisory group to guide the development of programs and services.
6. Coordinates volunteers, including recruitment, selection, training and supervision.
7. Coordinates special events including clothing drives, school supply drive and holiday exchange, with support from LTL teammates.
8. Manages funds in assigned budget categories.
9. Assists with orientation and training of new Community School Coordinator staff.
10. Provides translation and interpretation services for clients and others as time allows.
11. Keeps LTL Director apprised of successes, obstacles and challenges related to all aspects of program development and implementation as well as relationships with key stakeholders.
12. Maintains confidentiality of clients according to EveryMind Confidentiality Policy.
13. Adheres to EveryMind and Youth and Family Services Division (YFS) policies established by EveryMind Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Division Director.
14. Consistently represents EveryMind and the LTL program in a professional manner. Treats all students, families, community members, school personnel, partners, donors, teammates and others with respect.
15. Other duties as assigned
Education:
At least two years of college coursework. Bachelor’s level degree in social service field strongly preferred.
Experience:
Two years successful experience in the social services field.
Skills:
Strong resource development and referral skills. Demonstrated organizational and community building skills. Accurate record keeping and data entry proficiency. Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job's duties, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger dexterity, handle with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, kneel, crouch, or talk and hear. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds frequently. The job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus

The* Community School Coordinator* is required to travel between schools and other service locations. Therefore, the employee must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle.

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Work Location: *
The work location will be in one of the Montgomery County Schools.

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Full COVID-19 vaccination is required for this position. New hires must be fully vaccinated by the first day of work. (Accommodations may be made for Medical or Religious reasons). If not vaccinated employees must undergo weekly COVID-19 testing. The option for weekly testing is only for certain positions. Please note that many EveryMind contracts and programs require Full COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment. If accommodations are needed please contact the HR Department._

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

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