DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  Under general supervision, incumbents of this class perform community outreach work for an assigned school district. Incumbents provide information and referral to district students and families about programs and services available to them. Considerable contact and interaction with school administrators, teachers, school personnel, students and parents are involved, requiring confidentiality and proper handling of confidential materials. Duties require proficiency in both the Spanish and English language, in providing interpretive and information services. Supervision of others is not a requirement of this position. Performs related work as required. 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:   (Illustrative only)

• Speaks, reads, writes and interprets Spanish language and Spanish language documents, as needed;
• Interprets program services and makes referrals to district residents and students about internal and external programs, services, and resources available to them;
• Distributes informational materials to district residents;
• Acts as liaison between building administration and families;
• Helps arrange appointments for residents with school staff and outside agencies;
• Gathers community data;
• May travel to student homes and/or school buildings to deliver program information, student work and/or supplies;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of the geographic area served; working knowledge of programs and services available in the area of assignment; working knowledge of the characteristics, needs and interests of assigned population; ability to communicate with members of assigned population; empathy in handling sensitive problems; tact; courtesy; integrity.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma and one (1) year of general work experience involving contact with members of a community.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Access to transportation may be required to complete possible field work assignments in a timely and efficient manner.
2. Candidates must be fluent in the understanding, speaking, reading, writing and translating Spanish.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.

3/22; 10/24

Competitive Class