26 - Community Advocate

Pueblo School District 60•Pueblo, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Community Advocate is to act as a liaison between school, home, community, and court system to provide truancy prevention/intervention services to students through the coordination and implementation of programs dedicated to removing barriers to educational goals.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Colorado Driver's License
Reliable Transportation
Employee must complete a fingerprint-based criminal background check and must be cleared by the Office of Human Resources
Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary

Nice To Haves

Completion of study at an institution of higher education
Previous experience with at-risk students and families
Previous experience in a school setting
Spanish speaking skills

Responsibilities

Gather and review attendance data to identify students who are excessively truant.
Work with Infinite Campus and Tableau to assist in the identification and on-going monitoring of students with identified attendance issues
Act as a liaison between the school, student/family, and community in assisting students to thrive in their school environment
Work with families in addressing attendance, academic, and/or behavior issues of identified students, including, when appropriate, school-based meetings and home visits
Collaborate with school staff to develop interventions (RTI) for students who are truant and develop individualized service plans to improve attendance and academics
Work collaboratively with school personnel, students, families, community agencies, and district-level support in addressing the needs of the students
Coordinate and facilitate the process of accessing community resources for students and families
Provide families with information related to the needs of their child and act as a resource to parents/guardians by communicating the importance of school attendance and helping students/families understand the judicial process, the steps involved, expectations, etc.
Represent school in and attend all scheduled court proceedings related to individual caseload.
Follow up with recommendations of the court, school administration, or district administration
Write, maintain, and document appropriate and accurate paperwork and records for all interactions, efforts, and progress of students on caseload, ensuring confidentiality of student and their families
Provide reports/documentation to interested parties as appropriate
Attend regular Community Advocate meetings and professional development trainings by the Office of Student Support Services and other related D60 offices and community partners.
Maintain appropriate professional appearance