Parent Liaison- Schurz High School

About Our Organization:

At Youth Guidance, we believe that no matter what challenges a young person faces, they are more likely to succeed when they have caring adults in their lives. Our highly-trained staff guides kids to overcome the life and academic challenges facing the  youth. We meet kids where they are — physically and emotionally — to help them focus on their education, make positive choices, and remain on the right path toward life success.

Founded in 1924  today Youth Guidance is a leading provider of outcomes-driven programs serving more than 8,500 youth while touching the lives of more than 14,000 youth, parents, teachers, and community members.

Position Summary:
The role of the Parent Liaison is to strengthen relationships between parents/caregivers and school communities in partnership with the school and Youth Guidance. The Parent Liaison will serve as a connector, advocate, and resource to help parents stay informed and engaged in their student’s development both educationally and socially. 

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:  

•  Collaborate with program staff and school partners to ensure alignment of goals, consistent communication, and support in creating a plan for parent engagement.  

• Build and maintain relationships with parents and caregivers.  

• Recruit and conduct outreach to
  parents through flyers, phone calls, and in-person engagement.  

•  Track and report on family engagement activities and maintain
  accurate records, as needed.  

• Help organize and support family engagement events
  and activities (e.g. workshops, celebrations, field trips, etc.).  

• Advocate
  on behalf of parents.  

• Assists in conflict resolution alongside Youth Guidance Program Leaders and School Administration.  

• Attend relevant meetings, including team meetings, school led meetings, community events, parent meetings, and other stakeholder gatherings. 

• Complete all required training and compliance requests.  

• Adhere to the established program schedule and proactively communicate with supervisor in advance regarding any anticipated absences and changes in availability.  

• Maintain a professional work ethic, appropriate appearance, and adherence to the dress code of the school and Youth Guidance, while consistently representing the organization in a positive and respectful manner at all times.  

• Other duties as assigned 

Minimum Qualifications:  

Education/Experience/Training 

• High school diploma, GED, or relevant job experience. 

• At least two years’ experience working in a school setting 

• Must be committed to the continuous improvement of service quality and the organization’s mission. 

• Must function well in group and team settings. 

• Must possess interpersonal skills that excel in cultural sensitivity and respect for differences. 

Skills/Abilities 

• Experience and comfort working with diverse populations  

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills  

• Rapport building 

• Service oriented 

• Knowledge of social service or education programs 

• Effective time management and prioritization skills 

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team 

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (outlook, word, excel, power point)  

Competencies 

• Communication: Able to use effective written and oral communication with internal and external audiences and stakeholders; demonstrates empathy and listening  

• Client orientation: Can recognize needs of diverse stakeholders and approaches relationships with a service orientation to ultimately maximize impact 

• Equity mindset: Understands and is committed to goals of equity; consistently brings an equity mindset to the organization’s work and workplace 

• Growth mindset: Views growth as important for personal and professional development; seeks out opportunities to expand skills, even if change is ; Demonstrated ability to be solutions-focused, self-reflective, and dedicated the continuous improvement of service quality 

• Ownership and quality of work: Effectively manages own work and work of teams ensuring delivery of high-quality work. Proven ability to be innovative and a self-starter  

• Supervisory skills: effectively
  manages and develops others 

• Mission driven:
  demonstrates commitment to the mission of the organization as whole and alignment with organizational values 

Physical Demands  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions 

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• This job operates in a professional office environment, school setting, and working with the public 

• Occasional local travel   

Our Values
  

At Youth Guidance, we believe that creating a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected is fundamental to realizing our vision of bright and successful futures for all young people. We acknowledge that many systems and institutions intended to support youth do not provide fair treatment or access for everyone. We strive to celebrate the unique qualities of youth and recognize them as empowered leaders, problem-solvers, and experts of their own experiences.

  

Youth Guidance is an equal opportunity employer. Youth Guidance does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law and is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. People of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.