SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMUNITY WORKER BASIC FUNCTION: Under the direction of a Principal, serve in a liaison capacity between the school, home and community; facilitate home and community understanding of school programs and objectives and secure parent involvement in school activities. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: Contact parents at their homes, obtaining information about students which will help teachers and providing information to the parents about the school and its policies and programs. E Make referrals for students and their families to community agencies for free glasses, clothing, counseling, welfare, driver education, housing, employment and medical care. E Assist parents with application for services; may transport parents to appointments as necessary. E Encourage parents to attend and participate in workshops, meetings and advisory committees. E Translate for non_English-speaking parents. E Maintain records of home visits and referrals. E Assist in the school improvement program by assisting in the classroom, purchasing supplies and coordinating volunteer services. Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: Community Service Agency and resources. Problems and concerns of families in the community. School objectives, programs and requirements. Oral and written communication skills in English and a second specified language. City and community. ABILITY TO: Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Reassure and inform parents and encourage them to participate in school activities. Learn about community services available and explain them to parents. Understand and follow oral and written directions. Work cooperatively with others. Work independently with little direction. Communicate effectively with others. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Meet schedules and time lines. Demonstrate proficiency in English and specified language both orally and in writing. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: (CONTINUED) ABILITY TO: Plan and supervise work. Maintain records and prepare report. Work confidentially with discretion. Perform the essential functions of the job. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to some high school and one year of experience in school_related and community activities. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Valid California driver's license. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: School office environment. May be required to attend evening meetings. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Hearing and speaking accurately to exchange information in person or on the telephone. Seeing to read a variety of materials and drive a vehicle. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Lifting or moving objects, normally not exceeding twenty (20) pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job. Board Approved: (12/82 9/91) 5/01