RKBN0322981-0000
2024-10-16T00:00:00
2024-10-15T00:00:00
Rockland BOCES has two immediate vacancies.FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER COORDINATOR II (SPANISH-SPEAKING) DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This position involves coordinating efforts within school districts to support the optimal growth and development of children and youth starting from birth. The work involves the ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs and services to meet the needs of families, and involves familiarity with documentation procedures, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to privacy regulations. Excellent interpersonal skills to establish and maintain relationships with community partners, organizations and stakeholders is a requirement for the position. The position is distinguished from a Family Resource Center Coordinator I since it allows for greater autonomy and the ability to take the lead on educational programs, as well as exercising more discretion and judgment. In addition, the position is distinguished from a Family Resource Center Coordinator II in that some of the duties performed in this position require the incumbent to possess speaking and reading ability in Spanish at the fluency level indicated below in the Notes. The work is performed under the general supervision of school principals or other district administrators. Work guidance (e.g., lead work) may be provided to volunteers and lowerlevel Family Resource Center staff. The position requires the ability to work flexible hours including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and the ability to work in various locations such as neighborhoods and in homes, to accommodate the needs of parents. Does related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education, Psychology, Sociology, Social Services, Human Services, Counseling or comparable curriculum and one (1) year of work experience in any of the above concentrations, or in camp counseling, childcare, community work or educational support services such as teacher’s aide, teaching assistant, parentpartner, afterschool care, enrichment programs, recess supervision, etc. NOTES: 1. Relevant volunteer work (e.g., PTA, parent member of Special Education teams, involvement in community-based programs, scouts, etc.) may be substituted for paid work experience as long as leadership, coordination and/or insightful interaction with families and children are demonstrated. 2. Incumbents are expected to possess a Level II proficiency in Spanish (as defined by the Examinations Division of the State of New York Department of Civil Service) which requires that the incumbent: be able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations on practical, social and professional topics not requiring specialized vocabulary (e.g. technical engineering, medicine, etc.); can discuss particular interests and special fields of competence in general terms with reasonable ease; possesses adequate comprehension to normal rate of speech; has good control of grammar and errors do not interfere with understanding; can read with understanding standard newspaper, correspondence and official documents. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Possession of a valid driver's license or accessibility to transportation to meet fieldwork requirements in a timely and efficient manner. PROMOTION: One (1) year of permanent competitive class status as a Family Resource Center Coordinator I (Spanish-Speaking).
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Rockland BOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
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