Part-time
20 hours per week
$20 per hour
Knowledge, Skills & Attributes
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain a collaborative relationship with district staff
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Work closely with the District McKinney-Vento Liaison to support the needs of McKinney-Vento students
- Maintain data and provide updates; enter data into the online reporting system
- Communicate with schools and families regarding eligibility status, services, and student rights
- Organize required paperwork and enter data in the online platform
- Monitor student needs, advocate for students, and promote academic and emotional/social success
- Refer students and families to available resources in the community
- Work in collaboration with District Homeless Liaison, school points-of-contact, neighboring LEAs, and the state office
- Attend and participate in community outreach and agency meetings
- Maintain accurate records and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
- Monitor, document, evaluate, and provide updates on student needs and progress
- Conduct quarterly academic monitoring of identified students; report to the Homeless Liaison and present a list of concerns
- Observe and respond to student needs, emergencies, and/or conflicts that may occur
- Serve as a student advocate for Unaccompanied Homeless Youth. Guide students in pursuing higher education.
- Maintain a positive attitude in work and interaction with staff and students
- Always treat students with kindness and respect
- Maintain confidential information about children, families, and staff
- Set a positive example for the students identified as McKinney-Vento.
- Exhibit and practice courtesy, respect, and professional judgment in dealings with all students, parents, supervisors, colleagues, school administration, and staff, etc.
- Maintain open lines of communication with other program staff, school staff, and parents/guardians
- Other duties as assigned

McKinney Vento Homeless Specialist