EPSEA Educational Liaison

Ohio Department of Education • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

In this unique position, the Educational Liaison will work to build relationships with youth referred by Franklin County Children Services, school personnel, foster parents, kinship providers and FCCS caseworkers to support the academic success of youth in custody of FCCS. Liaison will be required to meet with youth weekly and provide Social Emotional Learning activities as a part of the advocacy. Liaison will complete weekly and monthly SACWIS reports. Liaison will also participate in the Partnership for Success SEL Collaborative.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree in Education or Social Work recommended.
• Three or more years of successful experience in an educational or youth services setting required.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills required.
• Candidate must be proficient with using Office 365.
• Documentation of a clear criminal record in compliance with state statute.
• Complies with drug-free workplace rules and Board policy.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching, school leadership, counseling, or mentoring preferred.
• Experience working with foster youth preferred.
• Understanding of school settings, educational rights and requirements and processes for academic support preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to form positive, supportive relationships with at-risk youth and effective intervention with social and behavioral and learning impediments to youth's success in school.

Responsibilities

• Encourages student development of academic, attendance, and behavioral goals.
• Provides consultation as needed to help facilitate parent/guardian/foster parent, student, and staff involvement in decision-making activities.
• Provides on-going facilitation of a customized education plan and supportive services for the student. Helps students understand and pursue their goals and how they relate to the educational plan.
• Coordinates the transition process for students entering or leaving the program.
• Serves as a referral/resource agent for caseworkers, foster parents, and others involved in the educational success of referred youth.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Acts as a liaison between school district, FCCS or provider staff and guardians.
• Provides appropriate and timely feedback regarding student progress.
• Maintains current knowledge of the program and protocol (policy and procedures) and guidelines.
• Completes documentation for the transition process for each student/patient and keeps accurate schoolwork records, reports to FCCS, etc.
• Attends semi-annual review meetings regarding student's educational needs.
• Understands the importance of the whole student, both academically and social emotionally and provides appropriate supports.
• Participates in the Partnership for Success Social Emotional Collaborative.
• Facilitates and rates students on Strength Based Social Emotional Learning assessments (HSA and DESSA 40).
• Tracks time and miles using Office 365 Calendar and Monthly Mileage log.
• Performs other specific job-related duties as directed by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees