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Community Liaison Specialist
Description of Duties
This is a liaison position responsible for supporting a school district’s initiatives to improve student achievement and promote positive relations between the district, students, parents, community and criminal justice agencies. Duties include initiating parent involvement in decision making opportunities that address such issues as school environment and instruction. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Office Parent Engagement or other higher level staff member with wide leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in developing work methods.
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must meet the following minimum requirements on or before the date of the written exam:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma, plus EITHER:
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree plus five (5) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** professional* experience in counseling, casework, or youth advocacy, all of which must be in an educational, government or community agency setting dealing with youth or student services
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Education, Social Work, Human Services, Community Services, Sociology, Psychology or a closely related field, plus two (2) years paid full time or its part time equivalent** professional* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** professional* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s degree in one of the fields mentioned in (B) above, plus one (1) year paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** professional* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Master’s degree, plus two (2) years paid full-time or its part-time equivalent** professional* experience as defined in (A) above; OR,
- An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) above.
*professional experience, for the purposes of these minimum qualifications, does not include
clerical, secretarial, or similar experience.
Anticipated Eligibility – Age and Educational Requirements:
According to Civil Service Law, section 54 which became effective September 4, 2024, applicants who are within 12 months of meeting the minimum age or attaining the minimum educational requirements following the date of examination, may take the civil service exam, but will be restricted from certification until such a time that the minimum age or educational requirements are met. Candidates will be required to provide proof of qualifying education and/or age within 12 months of exam date in order to be eligible for appointment from a certified list.
Special Requirements:
If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
