ABOUT THE JOB: The current vacancies are two part-time (3.5 hour), school session positions at a high school and one full-time (8 hour), 10.5-month position in the Office of Student Services. Under general supervision, using moderate level skills and judg­ment, performs community outreach services in relation to students and families of students with welfare and school attendance problems.

JOB DUTIES: Assists school personnel with students having attendance problems by making home calls regarding truancy and poor attendance, to verify addresses, residency permits, and inter- and intra-district transfers; checks referrals on children not enrolled in school, child abuse problems, and welfare needs; prepares reports on results of home contacts, follows up, and sets up case files; refers students and parents to appropriate community agencies to help resolve problems; assists in setting up conferences between the school and family; informs parents and legal guardians of attendance requirements and district policies and regulations; may transport students or parents under special circumstances; assists families in com­pleting district forms or forms for welfare assistance; may provide information on health services, special education, or district services; performs other duties as needed.

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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent, and two years of college courses with emphasis in human services, behavioral sciences or related subjects; and one year of experience equivalent to full-time work with a human services agency working with families and youth. Part-time experience will be considered and adjusted appropriately. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

SPECIAL NOTE: These positions require fluency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish. 

LICENSE: Must possess and maintain a valid Class C California Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. Candidates must submit a recent (within the last 30 days) original DMV driving record by the oral rating exam.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of: Resources and services available in the district and the local community; computer programs and software which may include specialized language word processing software programs; telephone and office etiquette and procedures; school programs and policies, and community resources; cultural nuances of designated languages as needed; vocabulary related to school district environment.

Ability to: Communicate effectively in the English Language and the language of the community, both in oral and written form; understand and interpret district policies and regulations; develop and maintain effective work­ing relationships with district personnel, students, parents, and community resource people; reassure parents and encourage them to participate in school and district activities; learn about community services available and explain them to parents, teachers, administrators and representatives of various community groups and agencies; work cooperatively with district staff, schools, and representatives of various community groups and agencies; work inde­pendently within the scope of departmental and district policies and regulations; operate computers and other standard office equipment and software effectively; develop and maintain accurate records.

Garden Grove Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation and bullying in educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, parental, pregnancy, family or marital status, immigration and citizenship status, military status or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.