Rocketship Public Schools
Care Corps Coordinator (Interim)
Rocketship Public Schools, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Care Corps Coordinator
At Rocketship Public Schools, we believe in the infinite possibility of human potential. We believe that every student deserves the right to dream, to discover, and to develop their unique potential and it is our responsibility and our privilege to unleash the potential inside every Rocketeer we serve. Our non‑profit network of public elementary charter schools propels student achievement, develops exceptional educators, and partners with parents who enable high‑quality public schools to thrive in their community. We are a collective of parents, teachers, leaders, and students working together to transform the future for underserved communities across our country. At Rocketship Public Schools, we are unleashing potential.
Position Summary The Care Corps Coordinator will work to provide integrated student support by addressing out‑of‑school barriers to learning through partnerships with social and health service agencies and providers. They will work to gain family and community engagement by making the school a neighborhood hub, providing adults with educational opportunities they want, such as ESL classes, green‑card or citizenship preparation, computer skills, etc. The Care Corps Coordinator will manage the complex joint work of multiple school and community organizations. The Care Corps Coordinator will also work to address chronic absenteeism and support school attendance efforts. The Care Corps Coordinator will serve one school site in San Jose, Redwood City, Concord, or Antioch and partner closely with the mental health provider, office manager, school leaders, and other related service providers to provide direct social work services to help students succeed in their classrooms. This position is contingent on term‑limited supplemental funding and will be reassessed annually. The CareCorps Coordinator will report to the Manager of Care Corps. The salary for this position is $68,640.
Essential Functions
Case Management and Care Coordination of services for students and families; support by coordinating, connecting the people to programs, externally and internally, documenting and providing progress updates to campus stakeholders when appropriate.
In collaboration with School Leaders and Central NeST Team, develop partnerships by establishing and implementing protocols to manage and maintain quality, deep and focused partnerships such that everyone on the school site is working towards common goals for student success and wellness (including supporting all school site efforts around attendance and chronic absenteeism).
Serve as a resource to connect participants with appropriate partners related to housing, career and education, childcare, health care, family budgeting, and more.
Design and facilitate and recruit parents for Care Corps workshops based on the identified needs of the community.
Communicate regularly with other stakeholders related to the child (teachers, doctors, health workers, social service workers) and monitor and document participants’ progress according to individual growth plans.
Plan and facilitate bi‑monthly Campus Community Advisory Board (CCAB) meetings which will include school staff, families and relevant community agencies. The CCAB will meet to review the progress of our Care Corp effort and its continuous improvement.
Work with families to align parent and student growth plans, supporting family engagement with the student’s experience in school.
Conduct home visits as needed and as applicable to support school staff and families with access.
Provide professional development training to school staff as‑needed regarding the Care Corps program components, initiatives and best practices in community resources.
Provide consultation with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home.
Maintain relationships and effectively communicate with school leaders, teachers, and parents in all facets of the position.
Ensure the Integrated MTSS Team is viewed as positive supports to the organization’s mission that are fully aligned with Rocketship’s Core Characteristics (Innovation, Pursuit of Excellence, Authenticity, Community, and Tenacity).
Qualifications
Required: Fluent in Spanish or Vietnamese.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Background in social work preferred.
PPS Credential in Social Work preferred.
2+ years of community outreach experience supporting parents who have experienced trauma and/or crises (e.g., homelessness, domestic violence), and have deep knowledge of the resources available to families.
Experience working with students with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) highly preferred.
Strong writing and public speaking skills and comfort leading and facilitating large groups.
Experience coaching and advocating for others in a compassionate, strength‑based and non‑judgmental manner.
Embodies empathy and embraces cultural differences; recognition of navigating individuals representing a range of needs, abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Capable of balancing multiple priorities, meeting with families, preparing for sessions, entering data with practiced personal organization and time management.
Natural problem solver, fixer and finder of resources; defuses and resolves conflict in moments of tension.
Self‑aware, self‑motivated, and strong desire to learn.
Comfortable in ambiguity and environments that change rapidly.
Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple tasks.
Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.
Ability to be flexible and adaptive in an evolving work environment.
Possess a valid California driver’s license and willingness to provide own transportation; mileage reimbursed.
Additional Details
The Care Corps Coordinator position will be on the Nest‑based staff calendar, which includes paid time off for holidays.
This role and working with families often requires work on evenings and weekends.
Salary is competitive for the area based on education and experience.
Rocketship provides a competitive benefits package including a 403(b) retirement program, flexible spending account (FSA), medical/dental benefits, partial reimbursement for mileage and phone, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
This is an interim role for the duration of 5+ months.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Education Administration Programs
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Position Summary The Care Corps Coordinator will work to provide integrated student support by addressing out‑of‑school barriers to learning through partnerships with social and health service agencies and providers. They will work to gain family and community engagement by making the school a neighborhood hub, providing adults with educational opportunities they want, such as ESL classes, green‑card or citizenship preparation, computer skills, etc. The Care Corps Coordinator will manage the complex joint work of multiple school and community organizations. The Care Corps Coordinator will also work to address chronic absenteeism and support school attendance efforts. The Care Corps Coordinator will serve one school site in San Jose, Redwood City, Concord, or Antioch and partner closely with the mental health provider, office manager, school leaders, and other related service providers to provide direct social work services to help students succeed in their classrooms. This position is contingent on term‑limited supplemental funding and will be reassessed annually. The CareCorps Coordinator will report to the Manager of Care Corps. The salary for this position is $68,640.
Essential Functions
Case Management and Care Coordination of services for students and families; support by coordinating, connecting the people to programs, externally and internally, documenting and providing progress updates to campus stakeholders when appropriate.
In collaboration with School Leaders and Central NeST Team, develop partnerships by establishing and implementing protocols to manage and maintain quality, deep and focused partnerships such that everyone on the school site is working towards common goals for student success and wellness (including supporting all school site efforts around attendance and chronic absenteeism).
Serve as a resource to connect participants with appropriate partners related to housing, career and education, childcare, health care, family budgeting, and more.
Design and facilitate and recruit parents for Care Corps workshops based on the identified needs of the community.
Communicate regularly with other stakeholders related to the child (teachers, doctors, health workers, social service workers) and monitor and document participants’ progress according to individual growth plans.
Plan and facilitate bi‑monthly Campus Community Advisory Board (CCAB) meetings which will include school staff, families and relevant community agencies. The CCAB will meet to review the progress of our Care Corp effort and its continuous improvement.
Work with families to align parent and student growth plans, supporting family engagement with the student’s experience in school.
Conduct home visits as needed and as applicable to support school staff and families with access.
Provide professional development training to school staff as‑needed regarding the Care Corps program components, initiatives and best practices in community resources.
Provide consultation with parents, teachers, and other appropriate staff regarding the student’s program and any adaptations/materials needed to facilitate improved performance in the classroom or at home.
Maintain relationships and effectively communicate with school leaders, teachers, and parents in all facets of the position.
Ensure the Integrated MTSS Team is viewed as positive supports to the organization’s mission that are fully aligned with Rocketship’s Core Characteristics (Innovation, Pursuit of Excellence, Authenticity, Community, and Tenacity).
Qualifications
Required: Fluent in Spanish or Vietnamese.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Background in social work preferred.
PPS Credential in Social Work preferred.
2+ years of community outreach experience supporting parents who have experienced trauma and/or crises (e.g., homelessness, domestic violence), and have deep knowledge of the resources available to families.
Experience working with students with a range of disabilities (learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral disorders, autism, etc.) highly preferred.
Strong writing and public speaking skills and comfort leading and facilitating large groups.
Experience coaching and advocating for others in a compassionate, strength‑based and non‑judgmental manner.
Embodies empathy and embraces cultural differences; recognition of navigating individuals representing a range of needs, abilities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Capable of balancing multiple priorities, meeting with families, preparing for sessions, entering data with practiced personal organization and time management.
Natural problem solver, fixer and finder of resources; defuses and resolves conflict in moments of tension.
Self‑aware, self‑motivated, and strong desire to learn.
Comfortable in ambiguity and environments that change rapidly.
Strong organizational skills and proven ability to manage multiple tasks.
Thrives in a fast‑paced, dynamic work environment.
Ability to be flexible and adaptive in an evolving work environment.
Possess a valid California driver’s license and willingness to provide own transportation; mileage reimbursed.
Additional Details
The Care Corps Coordinator position will be on the Nest‑based staff calendar, which includes paid time off for holidays.
This role and working with families often requires work on evenings and weekends.
Salary is competitive for the area based on education and experience.
Rocketship provides a competitive benefits package including a 403(b) retirement program, flexible spending account (FSA), medical/dental benefits, partial reimbursement for mileage and phone, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
This is an interim role for the duration of 5+ months.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, and communicate with both adults and children. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally climb ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.
Compensation Commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus excellent health and wellness benefits, 403(b) retirement plan, flexible spending account (FSA), and generous paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Rocketship Public Schools provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Rocketship Public Schools complies with applicable state and local laws governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Rocketship Public Schools expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Rocketship Public Schools’ employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. For questions, concerns, or complaints, please contact Human Resources.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Other
Industries Education Administration Programs
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