(Those who previously applied need not re-apply)

Position Summary: The Division of the Senior Deputy Chancellor and School Support develops, implements and establishes strategies to strengthen the Department of Education’s (DOE’s) efforts to engage and support public schools and families throughout New York City.

Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Family Support Coordinator (FSC) will support the development and implementation of DOE policies and strategies to strengthen family engagement at all levels of the DOE, and provide a single point of entry for families to resolve escalated concerns. This will entail resolving individual family concerns that could not be resolved at the school level, and communicating DOE initiatives, programs, policies, and regulations to families. The FSC will provide operational, family outreach and community engagement support to further the Department’s vision that all NYC public school families feel welcomed and respected in their children’s schools. Performs related work.

Reports to: Community/High School Superintendent

Direct Reports: N/A

Key Relationships: The FSC serves as a case manager for all family issues and inquiries received at the district level. The FSC tracks the progress of individual cases to conclusion, while providing updates to families as necessary. This requires collaboration with the Superintendent, District Family Advocate (DFA), Office of School Support and Supervision, various DOE offices, network and cluster teams, principals, parent coordinators, the school community, and community based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Create a welcoming and professional office environment for families.
• Serve as a single point of contact for all family issues and inquiries that cannot be resolved at the school level (i.e., with principal, parent coordinator, etc.).
• Address all family concerns escalated to the district office via telephone, walk-in, email and the P-311 system on issues regarding DOE policies and regulations.
• Document all family and school community concerns in the P-311 system, according to the protocols established by the Office of School Support and Supervision. This involves documentation of family service requests and complaints, as well as data analysis related to improving the district’s customer service through tracking and responding to family concerns.
• Analyze trends within schools and proactively assist in developing strategies to address family concerns within each of the school communities.
• Create systems to allow for fluid communication and escalation between families, schools, and the district office.
• Serve as a district communication liaison to various DOE offices on family and community concerns and operational requests.
• Promote district level family and community engagement activities and communications, with the goal of promoting student success in the district.
• Represent the district and provide support during family meetings, workshops and district events.
• Work cross-functionally with internal offices in the implementation of DOE initiatives within the school community.
• Gather, analyze and share family and community members’ feedback with the Superintendent and DFA, and work to develop community-based initiatives.
• Spearhead family information and action work for the district and each of the school communities.

Qualification Requirements:

Minimum

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
2. High School graduation or the equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to duties described above; or
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to “1” or “2” above, however, all candidates must have at least one year experience as described in “1” above.

Preferred

• Knowledge and understanding of local family and community needs and concerns.
• Ability to case-manage multiple inquiries simultaneously.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset and/or previous customer service experience.
• Ability to proactively and strategically work to resolve family issues and inquires.
• Ability to work and function as part of a team.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse constituencies.
• Well-developed strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Highly motivated, self-directed team player with a history of success.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiarity with DOE programs, policies, regulations, and systems related to areas of expertise.
• Strong computer skills and ability to input, track and document information in an online database.
• Internal candidates preferred.

Salary: $50,231+

(Internal candidates who are selected for this position and who currently hold comparable or less senior positions within the DOE will not make less than their current salary.)

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. 

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible.

 Applications will not be accepted without a resume and cover letter.

NOTE: The filling of all positions is subject to budget availability and/or grant funding. 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship status, age, marital status, partnership status, disability, sexual orientation, gender (sex), military status, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as permitted by law), predisposing genetic characteristics, or status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual offenses and stalking, and to maintain an environment free of harassment on any of the above-noted grounds, including sexual harassment or retaliation.  Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 1102, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at http://schools.nyc.gov/OEO