Community Partner Responsibilities

COMMUNITY AGENCY/PARTNER RESPONSIBILITIES

Commitments to CPS:

• Assist in selection and placement of new Program Coordinators with agency partners.
• Attend an evaluative meeting with a CPS professional staff person and Program Coordinator once a semester.
• Maintain contact with CPS professional staff to ensure effective partnership.
• Participate in workshops with CPS professional staff and Program Coordinators.

Commitments to Program Coordinator:

• Devise and regularly assess a working plan with Program Coordinator to outline responsibilities, share goals and organize programs in order to ensure accountability and reciprocity.
• Maintain regular contact with Program Coordinator through a bi-weekly meeting.
• Provide direction and support for Program Coordinator during on-site working time.
• Assist Program Coordinator to maintain existing programs, initiate new projects as appropriate, and conduct assessments.
• Guide and assist Program Coordinator to recruit, orient, provide ongoing support, and facilitate reflection sessions for volunteers.
• ° Assist volunteers when needed and communicate volunteer related issues to Program Coordinator.