Educational Liaison
About The Position
Are you driven to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families through education? Join us at Hillcrest Youth Services as our Full-Time Educational Liaison and become a vital part of a team dedicated to helping youth overcome challenges and unlock their full academic potential. In this rewarding role, you'll work closely with families and community partners to support educational advancement, foster positive school experiences, and empower young people to thrive both inside and outside the classroom. At $19/hour, this position offers more than a paycheck — it's an opportunity to champion change and build brighter futures for the next generation. WHY WORK FOR HILLCREST? Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts day ONE of employment! 401K Employer Contribution & Match Student Loan Assistance Program Physical & Financial Wellness Programs Generous Paid Time Off plan Competitive Total Compensation Program Individualized orientation and training program WHAT IS THIS POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR? Work with family members to identify reasons for youth's truancy and barriers to regular and positive school attendance. Attend parent/teacher conferences and/or classes with students as needed. Work with school personnel and placing agents to identify solutions and interventions necessary to ensure school attendance, increase youth involvement in school, and improve academic performance. Provide parent education and crisis intervention. Attend initial court hearing as directed by the court to meet with the juvenile and their family; preliminary intake, gathering of basic information, and an overview of the program will be provided. Monitor school attendance, performance, and behavior. Conduct complete and comprehensive intake and assessment; create a Family Development Plan (FDP) i.e. treatment plan and share with probation officer and school social workers. Complete weekly skills-based classes with youth and parents; individual or group if appropriate.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related human service field.
- Must have knowledge of relevant educational services and needs for populations served.
- Must meet requirements as identified by State regulations.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Must have valid driver's license and qualify for Company's vehicle liability insurance.
- Candidates must pass required background checks including county/state checks, fingerprinting, CPS check, sex offender registry check, and drug screen.
Responsibilities
- Work with family members to identify reasons for youth's truancy and barriers to regular and positive school attendance.
- Attend parent/teacher conferences and/or classes with students as needed.
- Work with school personnel and placing agents to identify solutions and interventions necessary to ensure school attendance, increase youth involvement in school, and improve academic performance.
- Provide parent education and crisis intervention.
- Attend initial court hearing as directed by the court to meet with the juvenile and their family; preliminary intake, gathering of basic information, and an overview of the program will be provided.
- Monitor school attendance, performance, and behavior.
- Conduct complete and comprehensive intake and assessment; create a Family Development Plan (FDP) i.e. treatment plan and share with probation officer and school social workers.
- Complete weekly skills-based classes with youth and parents; individual or group if appropriate.
Benefits
- Affordable Health, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life Insurance that starts day ONE of employment!
- 401K Employer Contribution & Match
- Student Loan Assistance Program
- Physical & Financial Wellness Programs
- Generous Paid Time Off plan
- Competitive Total Compensation Program
- Individualized orientation and training program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
