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Pay Range: $25.74-$28.83/hour (min -- 12% above min based on qualifications and experience)*
Hours/day: 8
Work calendar days: 195
Duration of position: Remainder of school year
Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. **
Poudre School District is dedicated to affirming respect, compassion, and acceptance for all, and we celebrate diversity with regard to all backgrounds and identities. We believe that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive work environments with employees who reflect our students and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. PSD is committed to finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply! **
If you have a mental or physical impairment which limits one of your major life activities (e.g. walking, hearing, seeing, speaking, breathing, or learning) and require special accommodations during any portion of the application process, including testing and/or interviews, please contact us at ADA@psdschools.org. If requesting testing and/or interview accommodations, you must contact us at least three (3) working days before the interview or test date.
SUMMARY: Responsible for promoting district wide logistical and systems support to ensure that academic achievement for all students who qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Train and support site-based McKinney contacts and advocates. Manage requests for general needs and emergency assistance as well as coordinate transportation. Ensure McKinney-Vento laws and district policies are followed at sites. Serve as a liaison between families, schools, and the community when the site contacts are unavailable or need additional assistance. Facilitate data entry and data analysis along with informed system adaptations to ensure continued equitable and high-quality services for all families in program. Typically, will oversee several feeder systems for support. Provide flexible services for students that are need-based and include community resource referrals. Work to remove all unique barriers for students experiencing homelessness with emphasis on enrollment, attendance, and school success. Build and maintain positive community partnerships to provide the most comprehensive services possible for our families living in McKinney circumstances.
JOB TASKS:
Support McKinney-Vento contact at site with professional development, consulting, and direct service support. Help the school team provide a welcoming environment for families, ensure educational rights, and remove barriers. Work closely with multiple site's McKinney Contact, LCE (Language, Culture & Equity) Family Liaison, Counselor, Admin., etc. to best meet family needs.
Lead crisis management for families in McKinney status facing urgency with meeting basic life needs (food, shelter, safety, transportation); including late night phone calls for coordination of resources (human, capital, financial, organizational, etc.). Act as case manager to ensure positive resolution and outcomes.
Work with school team, students and families on academic challenges and provide school resources to ensure individual student progress.
Develop and maintain relationships between critical site support staff, counselors, students, families, and outside agencies, including working closely with the McKinney-Vento site contact and McKinney-Vento Program Specialist.
Support facilitation of ongoing staff development training to site contacts and advocates to ensure their proficiency in how to best serve families in McKinney status, which includes trainings on general trauma informed communication practices, constantly updating community resources, academic resources, and de-escalation strategies. Continually update website and resource documents and build and maintain community partnerships.
Complete all LCE paperwork, emails, and request documents. Follow purchasing procedures and all district and state policies and guidelines.
Attend work and arrive in a timely manner.
Collaborate and support the Director of LCE and the Program Specialist with continual review of procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and its application to the district. Assist in data collection and analysis to ensure equitable practices within the McKinney program and support functions.
Attend McKinney meetings and attend professional development sessions related to role.
Perform other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED:
Associate degree or two-year college certificate in social work or related field required and a bachelor's degree preferred
Three or more years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting, community service or outreach program required
Experience working with at risk and culturally diverse populations required
Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable
Criminal background check required for hire
Valid Colorado driver's license
Please Note: This posting is set to expire after 15 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5979708{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}
Applications directly through Connecting Colorado will not be reviewed.
Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org{rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}.
