Liaison, School Community

DPS•Denver, CO

9d•$22 - $27

About The Position

Responsible for being the primary resource and advocate between a network of stakeholders, including: schools, students, families and the community. Actively engages and advocates to better the needs of all parties involved, within a specific matter of interest. Responsible for meeting the day-to-day needs for homeless students and working to increase the graduation rate of students experiencing homelessness. Assist homeless families and unaccompanied youth with various issues, ensuring compliance of the McKinney-Vento Act.

Requirements

High school degree or equivalent.
One (1) or more years of related experience working with students grades 9th-12th and a related field.
Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license
Lead for racial and educational excellence and work to dismantle systems of oppression and inequity in our community, along with believing in and supporting all students so they feel seen and heard with access to high quality education.
Live and work with a permanent home address in Colorado while working with us.
Have the ability with or without accommodations to meet the physical demands of the position
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Work collaboratively with others on a team
High degree of integrity in handling confidential information
Ability to work in a multi-ethnic and multi-cultural environment with district and school leaders, faculty, staff and students
Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with school staff, parents, agency representatives and various members and groups of the community
A passionate and committed belief that youth can rise above seemingly insurmountable obstacles and stay engaged in school, graduate, and enter into post-secondary education
Ability to relate and build strong relationships and educational partnerships with youth and parents/guardians
Cultural competency and knowledge of issues related to poverty
Ability to understand and work effectively with at-risk students
Demonstrated appreciation of clear and appropriate boundaries with youth.
Knowledge of community resources
Aptitude for variety and changing expectations and fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills, detailed oriented with the ability to be flexible and work collaboratively with internal staff and external partners.
The ability to take responsibility for one’s own performance
Effectively handle multiple demands and competing deadlines
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to occasionally work outside of normal school hours and days.
Strong attention to detail
Knowledge with Google Workspace products

Nice To Haves

An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor's Degree in a related field is preferred
Case management and group facilitation experienced preferred.

Responsibilities

Support families experiencing homelessness under requirements of law including Help with new school enrollment and ensures district compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act.
Provide essential supply needs including: backpacks, supplies and uniform clothing.
Collaborate with district Homeless Liaison to ensure student/family is properly identified and supported.
Meets with parents/guardians minimum once per semester.
Tutor/mentor homeless students in/out of the classroom with academic, emotional, social support.
Attends intervention meetings Offers to accompany parents to parent/teacher conferences.
Encourage parent involvement.
Facilitates parent meetings at homeless shelters and agencies.
Arrange and coordinate professional services as needed by a student, i.e., dental, vision, legal, etc.
Assist the students and their families in resolving issues which may interfere with the students’ educational, social and personal development.
Refers families to appropriate essential supports and resources including Title I services, Child Find, Special Education, Gifted and Talented, ELA, DPS School Medicaid.
Submits monthly progress report on the 1st of each month to HEN Homeless Liaisons including the “HEN Just Checking in Form”.
Utilize community resources, which complement purposes of HEN Engages students in after school programs, tutoring programs, sports programs, etc.
Assist in planning and attends special group activities, as appropriate, in which the students and volunteers are involved.
Attends all required HEN activities and trainings.
Attend at least two workshops or conferences each year.