Districtwide Refugee Advocate/Recruiter- 1.0 FTE - Grant Funded

Fayette County Public Schools•Lexington, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description. This position is responsible for identifying, recruiting, and enrolling eligible Refugee students aged 3-22 years old within the Fayette County Public School District who qualify for Refugee services per federal and state statutes.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
One year of experience working with multi-cultural clientele.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Valid Kentucky Drivers License.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college preferred.

Responsibilities

Explain federal regulations pertaining to the Refugee education program.
Provide parent/guardian with a description of the Refugee Program and an explanation and purpose of the industrial survey.
Abide by standard procedures and practices contained in the State Identification and Recruitment Handbook and other directives issued by the State Department of Education.
Attend recruiter meetings and other training sessions sponsored by the District or by the State Department of Education.
Identify eligible Refugee students residing within the boundaries of the Fayette County Public Schools.
Work flexible hours to reach Refugee population, using discretion in determining when a Refugee advocate should accompany you on a home visit.
Complete Certificate of Eligibility and Health Data Entry Forms.
Obtain a parent signature for documentation of eligibility for eligible students.
Submit completed and signed Certificates of Eligibility and Health Data Entry forms to assigned staff.
Work under the supervision of a Refugee Advocate.
Assist school principals, teachers, secretaries and nurses in maintaining related records.
Communicate between home and school, continually striving to maintain positive communication.
Assist Refugee Advocate with the recruitment of parents for membership in the Parent Advisory Council and with related activities.
Provide or facilitate supportive services to Refugee children or to their families as necessary.
Enable Refugee children to receive a sound education.
Document, maintain, and keep a daily log to include mileage and time of all activities such as home visits, assisting with PAC meetings, transportation of parents/guardians, or other activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Student Support as it relates to the Refugee Program.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular attendance.