Position Type:
Classified - Service Personnel/PARENT PEER TRAINER

Date Posted:
9/24/2018

Location:
Special & Alternative Education

Closing Date:
10/24/2018



The Ulster BOCES Special & Alternative Education division is seeking a Parent Peer Trainer for a temporary position in Port Ewen to coordinate, directly provide or arrange for, and track all activities in association with the NYSED McKinney-Vento Competitive Grant awarded to Ulster BOCES. Experience working with youth who are at-risk and special needs students preferred.

Fingerprinting required. All Civil Service laws, rules and regulations apply.

Civil Service Classification: Non-Competitive. Merit and fitness competitive examination does not apply.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
This is a position in which the incumbent acts as the home/school liaison for families at risk. Referrals are initiated by a school as a component for drop-out prevention. The incumbent then assists parents with solving family, child and varying school problem situations by utilizing "grassroots" community action techniques to help open doors to good relationships among the school, the parents, the children and the community. Work is performed under the general supervision of a higher level employee with leeway allowed to make independent decisions on routine issues. Minimal supervision may be exercised over support staff. Does related work as required.

SPECIFIC DUTIES :
The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title do not describe any individual position. Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as-well-as other related activities not described.

• Develop and maintain liaisons with appropriate agencies and/or organizations for the purpose of receiving referrals of families at risk;Provides intake and needs assessment of potential program participants;Develop and maintain liaison with families for the purpose of developing effective lines of communication between home, school and various agencies;Assist referring agency/organization in developing a clearer understanding of family situations;Assist parents in developing a clear understanding of the agency/organization's needs, requirements and policies;Plan, develop and implement workshops and educational sessions of interest to the local parent community for the purpose of reducing isolation and fostering positive communications among parents;Attend training, workshops and seminars pertinent and necessary to professional growth and development;Maintains records regarding home visits and progress of the family plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
* High School diploma or equivalency
* Two years of experience in working with youth who are at risk and special needs students including experience in counseling and supervising.
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* Valid Driver's License
AGENCY OVERVIEW

Our Mission:
At Ulster BOCES, our mission is to provide high quality shared educational, administrative, and technical services that will enable component school districts to develop the capacity of their students and adults to achieve higher standards of performance. With an emphasis on economic efficiencies, Ulster BOCES is committed to offering educational programs that enable all students to prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

The Ulster County Board of Cooperative Education Services is an educational agency serving eight component school districts. They are: Ellenville Central School District • Highland Central School District • Kingston City Schools Consolidated • New Paltz Central School District • Onteora Central School District • Rondout Valley Central School District • Saugerties Central School District • Wallkill Central School District

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ulster BOCES Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Cooperative Educational Services, Sole Supervisory District of Ulster County ("BOCES"), does not discriminate on the basis of an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, religious practice, national origin, ethnic group, sex (including sexual harassment and sexual violence), gender identity, sexual orientation ("sexual orientation" means heterosexuality, homosexuality, bisexuality, or asexuality), political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran status, disability, weight, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected status in regard to employment opportunities or educational/vocational programs or activities which it operates. All inquiries regarding BOCES Non-Discrimination policies and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these policies should be directed to the BOCES Compliance Officer, Dr. Jonah Schenker, Deputy Superintendent in one of the following manners:

By E-Mail: complianceofficer@ulsterboces.org
By Mail: 175 Route 32 North, New Paltz, New York, 12561
By Telephone: (845) 255-1400

Inquiries concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulation and/or complaints regarding violation(s) of these provisions can be referred to the Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor, New York, NY 10005 -2500, Telephone: (646) 428-3900, FAX: (646) 428-3843; TDD: (800) 877-8339; E-Mail: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov .