Kellie Thomas Email & Phone Number

1. Serves as student, home, school, and community liaison.2. Works with professional personnel to provide information and resources to students and families promoting the emotional, physical, and academic success of a student.3. Interprets ESSA requirements related to school programs that support parental involvement; works with Social Workers, Counselors, and community agencies t4. Plans, coordinates, and provides activities and programs related to family engagement aligned to the school improvement plan, and collaborates with the team to coordinate district events.5. Cooperates with school administrators in implementing the family engagement program according to state and federal guidelines.6. Works with families and teachers to improve achievement levels by assisting parents and volunteers with learning activities; disseminates information regarding family engagement goals and objectives, books, resources, and tutorial services to reinforce skills.7. Participates in ongoing professional development by attending workshops, lectures, and institutes on specific subjects to enhance job performance.8. Works to ensure homeless children and families needs are identified and steps are taken to meet those needs through school resources and community agencies.9. Provides multicultural outreach, community engagement, and family services that support family self-sufficiency.10. Make home visits as needed and work with families regarding ways in which they can help their children achieve emotional, physical, and academic success.11. Attends school-based SST (School Support Team) meetings.12. Takes an active role in school leadership meetings and uses student data to plan monthly programs.13. Lead attendance committee meetings and provide resources to increase attendance rates.14. Create and maintain a resource center for families at each assigned school.15. Models nondiscriminatory practices in all activities.

Gloucester, Va

As Supervisor: Directly supervise a team of Family Services Specialists Design and implement the In-Home Services program Determine the validity of In-home service referrals and assign cases to staffThorough knowledge of laws, policies, and regulations regarding the Virginia Department ofSocial ServicesRegularly monitor casework Complete reporting requirements to law enforcement and the Commonwealth Attorney’s Office,or specific Child Protective Services Reports, per the Code of Virginia.Participate and play a supervisory role in Family Partnership Meetings Analyze difficult situations to make sound judgments within the framework of existing laws,policies, and regulations.Prepare court documents for and testify in court proceedingsConduct performance evaluations Authorize and monitor In-Home Services program expenditures.Maintain excellent relationships with community partners Provide backup supervisory on-call coverage Facilitate mandated reporter trainingAs Worker: Open high or very high-risk cases Foster care preventionConduct family service assessmentsAssess risk and safety factorsCooperatively complete service plans with familiesEstablish and maintain positive relationships with all household membersEstablish and maintain positive relationships with service providersSupport families experiencing traumaComplete referrals to community agenciesMonitor progress with service plan Motivate families for positive change Act as a liaison between families and community partnersComplete and file court paperworkProvide court testimonyAccompany victims to court proceedings Educate families about court procedures Conduct home, school, and office visits Maintain up-to-date case documentationCounsel during crisis situationsFacilitate Family Partnership MeetingsParticipate in weekly staffing and monthly unit meetingsWork cooperatively with a diverse population Observe confidentiality and privacy lawsOn-call