School-Based Family Service Coordinator

McLoud, OK
United States

Student and Family Support

Explain to parents what services (DHS) are available and help them apply for services.
Assist Families in applying for DHS services.
Home Visits / checks
Follow up with parents and school on student progress
Attend IEP & school staffings at the request of the school or parent/guardian
Mediation between parents and school
Support homeless students
Resource for grandparents raising their grandchildren
Support and Family Strengthening (CW)

Connect with at-risk children and families to resolve issues prior to CW involvement
Referrals to Child Welfare
Resources to foster parents
Provide school records and background family information
Liaison between school and CW, advocating for children
Educating school on CW and CPS
Connect Students/families to resources and services

Referrals to counselors, doctors, dentists, DDSD, etc.
Referrals to resources to assist with basic needs including, food security, housing, utilities, clothing, head lice, etc.
Education & Training

Educate schools, teachers, etc. on the SBSS program and duties/responsibilities
Provide training as to DHS services, particularly related to child safety and making referrals to Child Welfare
Trauma-informed/Mental Health First Aid/Science of Hope
Make Presentations to teachers to make sure they are aware of resources, occasional outside resources, bring in presenters.
Services/Enhancements based on assessment

Community Engagement and Resource Development

Service on committees and / or attend meetings of community organizations
Build community relationships to support students and families
Community fundraisers
Coordinate with Indian Nations
Coordinate with mental health associations
Behavioral and emotional support/intervention - students and families

Incorporate the science of hope
Behavioral prevention - bullying
Mediation between parents and schools
Suicide intervention and referrals
Mentoring students
Violence prevention
Safe Team - bullying prevention, mental health awareness
Build relationship with kids to build trust
Scared straight program
Substance abuse issues
Positive interventions
Tobacco programs to stop kids from smoking
Special Projects to address identified need

Summer food program
Backpack program
School food pantry
Clothes Closet
Community Health Fair
Resource fair
Back to school supplies/events
Summer camps
Leadership conference/camp
Fundraising and drives for shoes, clothes, food and supplies
Other
Truancy

Verify address of students
Location of truant student families
Send letters and reports to the DA, go to court
Problem solving - find issues
Home visits
Work with resource officer