Education Liaison - Osceola and Seminole County

Community Based Care of Brevard•Kissimmee, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Liaison supports educational services for children in out of home care for Seminole and Osceola counties. This position ensures children’s educational needs are met by facilitating statutorily required staffings, assisting case management in getting children enrolled in school, ensuring educational records are up to date, advocating for appropriate services and accommodations for children in a school setting, and establishing partnerships with Seminole and Osceola county school staff.

Requirements

A valid driver’s license.
Two years of experience in education within the public or private school system.
Computer skills required: This position will be required to work in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, FSFN, and other agency systems.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in child welfare preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures educational continuity and legal compliance for children involved in the child welfare system through Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)-informed decision-making and coordinated advocacy.
Advocates effectively for children’s rights under Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Section 504, and related educational protections.
Build and sustain collaborative relationships across education and child welfare systems.
Provide guidance to case management in obtaining education support for children in out of home care.
Monitor/Prepare all required documentation and submit within the required timeframes.
Ensure documentation occurs within the SACWIS system and other related systems within required timeframes.
Adherence to the local SOC values, goals and priorities for FPOCF children, youth and families; Utilize a family centered strength-based approach to care.
Job performance requires fulfilling other incidental or related duties as assigned, assisting and training others, and performing duties of higher rated positions from time to time for developmental purposes.