Student and Family Advocate JobID: 8120

Position Type:

Student Support Services/ Student & Family Advocate

Date Posted:

6/5/2025

Location:

College View Elementary

Please read the attached job description for more detailed information.This position is for the 2025-26 School Year.Title: Student & Familiy AdvocateLocation: College View Elementary SchoolHours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (hours may be changed due to business needs)Calendar: 190 days/yearHourly Wage: $24 per hour (may increase with experience)POSITION SUMMARYWorking in collaboration with staff, parents and the student, the Student and Family Advocate will assist students and families in acquiring resources and interventions that may be required to guarantee success in school.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree or higher in social work or related mental health career fields. Master's degree preferred. Experience working with young people in an educational setting is preferred. Previous experience in social work, counseling and crisis intervention and prevention preferred.ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.

Collaborates with school and district staff to assist students in acquiring the necessary skills to fully participate in an academic setting.

Collaborates with school counselors and administrators in guaranteeing that students requiring intervention receive effective instruction consistent with District curriculum requirements.

Collaborates with building and district-level student support specialists to ensure that the needs of students and families are met.

Acts as an advocate for students and families with staff and administration to assist with student needs.

Makes home visits as necessary to gather helpful information on student's background.

Works with individual students and families to correct any personal, social or emotional issues related to their educational and social progress.

Provides individual and group counseling for students to address concerns that are identified by building team members or family members.

Facilitates referrals for school based counseling to community agencies for assigned building.

Assist students and families in establishing health and academic plans to include, but not limited to, overcoming barriers for successful academic growth, assistance in accessing homebound services, counseling, intervention with family, peers or community agencies as needed.

THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED, PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. APPLY at www.cb-schools.org/careers Questions? Contact Tammy at 712-396-2357It is the policy of the Council Bluffs Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, genetic information, ancestry, geographic location, citizenship, political party preference or belief, familial status (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) or any other protected trait or characteristic in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact Human Resources at 712-328-6446.

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