Community Resource Specialist

FULL SALARY RANGE: Level 5 (minimum: $51,107- mid-point: $63,094 - maximum: $75,081) The maximum placement for new hires is based upon experience and typically does not exceed the mid-point of the range.STANDARD HOURS PER WEEK: 40FTE: 1.0MONTHS PER YEAR: 10JOB CODE: 031029POSITION TYPE: Replacement LOCATION: NORTHGLENN, CO.Adams 12 Five Star Schools is deeply committed to a community of excellence, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. We commit to eliminate the predictability of who is included in excellence and who is not. Adams 12 Five Star Schools puts students first and supports our district's mission to elevate student success for every student every day in every classroom. Candidates who can contribute to our goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.SUMMARY: Responsible for providing comprehensive needs assessments, planning, advocacy, and follow-up for students and families experiencing homelessness and/or in need of community resource support, in order to remove barriers that impede students' academic success. The Community Resource Specialist's role primarily involves coordinating and communicating with various district departments, school staff, parents/guardians, and community agencies.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Provide comprehensive needs assessments, planning, advocacy, and community resource referrals for students and families experiencing homelessness under the McKinney-Vento Act and/or in need of community resource support. Maintain regular, ongoing contact and follow-up with referred students and families. Maintain communication logs and documentation in Infinite Campus. Coordinate and communicate with district departments, school staff, and community organizations in order to effectively match student and family needs to appropriate district supports and community resources. This includes attending meetings with and on behalf of students and families both at school and in the community. Provide Medicaid and CHP+ enrollment and support to students and families. Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly professional development. Stay current on certifications and training requirements. Participate in outreach events and provide presentations and training to administrative, certified, and classified district and school staff. Participate in Adams County and statewide networks, as well as advisory groups and committees related to resources and health care, to further develop related professional skills. Manage projects such as holiday assistance and resource drives. Perform other duties as assigned.Education And Related Work Experience Bachelor's degree required, preferably in counseling, social work, or psychology. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of two (2) years working with students and families in need of community resource support. Experience working in a school system preferred.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Or CERTIFICATIONS Criminal background check required for hire. Valid Colorado driver's licenseApplication InformationAll applicants (current district employees and external applicants) should list any and all work experience, including current district experience, when completing the employment application. Please include job titles and duties that you held while doing that job. Since the Human Resource department uses the application to screen for minimum qualifications required for each job, it is important to have a complete application so you will be considered for the position you are applying for.Salary InformationThe salary listed is for full time positions (1.0 FTE). This salary will be adjusted, as needed, based upon the FTE. Administrative employees' salary will be commensurate on the employees' education and/or work experience. For additional information, please review our Administrative Compensation Program or review our Administrative Salary Schedule.Benefits InformationAdams 12 Five Star Schools is committed to providing an environment that promotes a healthy employee population able to serve our students at the highest level. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance as well as other programs for benefit eligible employees. The employee assistance program, voluntary life insurance through PERA, and 401(k), 403(b) & 457(b) plans are available to all employees regardless of hours worked and are available immediately (upon hire date).To learn more about our benefits, including paid time off, please see our Benefits Overview.Additional InformationThis is a grant-funded position that will end June 30, 2027. Bilingual In English And Spanish Preferred.THIS POSTING IS NOT INCLUSIVE OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION.REV 10/25