School Liaison

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.•Meadville, PA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

School Liaison is a non-traditional way of providing intensive individualized truancy services in a variety of community-based settings, in the home, school, and community, to youth with truancy issues identified by the educational settings and school district that the youth attends and their family. The school liaison serves as a vital link between the school, families, and community partners. This role supports student success by improving communication, coordinating services, and promoting engagement by building and maintaining positive relationships with students, families, and staff. The goal is to implement sound clinical interventions and support services to enable the youth to maintain and function appropriately in the educational setting and school environment that they are enrolled as a student. This role involves identifying student and family needs and connecting them with appropriate resources, monitoring attendance and supporting truancy prevention efforts, and collaborating with teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve issues. The position offers flexible hours, competitive weekly pay, and activity reimbursement.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of experience in a school or community-based setting
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Knowledge of local community resources and support services.
Must be able to travel around the county to complete school checks/transport on occasion.
Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance coverage is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in education, social work, counseling or related fields is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish speaking) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Serve as a vital link between the school, families, and community partners.
Support student success by improving communication, coordinating services, and promoting engagement.
Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
Implement sound clinical interventions and support services to enable the youth to maintain and function appropriately in the educational setting and school environment.
Identify student and family needs and connect them with appropriate resources.
Monitor attendance and support truancy prevention efforts.
Collaborate with teachers, counselors, and administrators to resolve issues.
Travel around the county to complete school checks/transport on occasion.