Lead Student Advocate (PKZ Academics)
About The Position
Performs responsible paraprofessional work promoting students’ social, personal, and academic success. Assists students and families identified by school administration by recommending and coordinating appropriate interventions. Develops positive relationships in collaboration with the community, school, and in-home support; monitors service quality for youth and families; and ensures services align with family needs and observations from team members. The role requires discretion and includes monitoring and documenting caseload progress. Work follows established guidelines under the direction of the Program Manager, with performance reviewed through reports, meetings, and outcomes achieved.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Development, Education, or a closely related field, and one year of experience promoting the social, academic, or personal success of students ages birth through 26; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Valid Florida Driver's License.
- Must pass a criminal background check and polygraph.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in the human services field.
Responsibilities
- Promote the social, personal, and academic success of students.
- Assist students and families identified by school administration by recommending and coordinating appropriate interventions.
- Develop positive relationships in conjunction with the community, school, and in-home support.
- Monitor the quality of services for youth and families and ensure they align with family needs and observations from team members.
- Monitor and document caseload progress.
- Exercise discretion while performing the work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
