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Family Resource Specialist (Bilingual)
Location:
Wilkes Barre, PA
Description:
The Luzerne County SHINE program invites applicants for a full-time, 12 month Family Resource Specialist. Luzerne County SHINE is a nationally recognized program that provides hands on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) instructional activities to students in Pre-K and 1st through 8th grade in six local school districts. The Family Resource Specialist will support the SHINE program in working with and advocating for bilingual families (English and Spanish). The successful candidate will provide translation services for families relating to enrollment, behavioral issues, transportation, etc. They will help to identify specific community resources to assist Hispanic families, visit SHINE centers to ensure that students are in a culturally welcoming environment, attend SHINE center Family Nights, develop diversity initiatives/activities, and serve as a liaison between school districts, SHINE and the ESL population. They will assist the Director and Family Resource Coordinator in assuring the program is meeting the needs of bilingual/multicultural families. They will assist with delivering center supplies and cover for other staff at SHINE centers when necessary. A bachelor's degree in elementary or early childhood education from an accredited institution is required. Must be fluent in both English and Spanish and demonstrate skills required to translate both written and verbal communications. Candidates with a background working with at-risk youth and families is preferred, education experience with a focus on STEM is ideal. Excellent oral and written communication, teamwork, and collaboration skills required, as well as the ability to efficiently multitask. Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required. Must be able to travel between centers and to required meetings and conferences as needed. Please be sure to include a cover letter, resume, and three references. Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Wilkes University
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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