Lead Student Advocate (PKZ Academics)

City of Orlando • Orlando, FL

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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. Focuses on developing positive relationships in conjunction with community, school, and in-home-based support; monitors the quality of services for youth and families; and ensures services align with needs expressed by families and observed by team members. The role requires discretion and monitoring and documenting caseload progress. Work is performed under established guidelines and the direction of the Program Manager. Performance is 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 from birth through age 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 community, school, and in-home-based support.
• Monitor the quality of services for youth and families and ensure they align with needs expressed by families and observed by team members.
• Exercise discretion.
• Monitor and document caseload progress.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior