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DocuSign Envelope ID: 142010D9 -C369- 4674- 8D8D- CE32D6CD555E <br />Exhibit <br />Typical Qualifications <br />• Prefer candidates that are from the community with children that attend a zone school and can <br />identify with families struggling to make ends meet. <br />• Must possess strong people skills. <br />• Ideal candidates are bilingual (Spanish) and bicultural applicants. [when applicable] <br />• Requires a minimum combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or <br />a GED with a preference for candidates that are enrolled in or have goals for higher education. <br />Skills /Abilities <br />• Ability to connect with and build trusting relationships with families struggling to make ends meet. <br />• An excitement and passion for identifying and connecting with students and families who can benefit <br />from program participation. <br />• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and the ability to work with diverse groups. <br />• Possess a range of communication skills that can be employed in various settings and with families that <br />are the most in need. <br />• Uses personal experiences of overcoming obstacles as a tool for helping others build success while also <br />maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality. <br />Knowledge <br />• Candidates should be resourceful and knowledgeable of community resources, with a working <br />knowledge of county /municipal systems and agencies that support children and families. <br />• An understanding of the role that structural barriers play in health and academic disparities is <br />preferable. <br />• Knowledge of the history of the community and the ways that may shape local culture, and individual <br />behavior and identity. <br />• Knowledge of neighborhoods located in the zone and zone schools. <br />Requirements <br />• This position requires transportation and some night and weekend hours. <br />