School Liaison

Youth Advocate Programs•Meadville, PA

6d•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. School liaison serves as a vital link between the school, families, and community partners. This role support student success by improving communication, coordinating services, and promoting engagement by building and maintain 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. Identify student and family needs and connect them with appropriate resources. Monitor attendance and support truancy prevention efforts. Collaborate with teachers, counselor, and administrators to resolve issues.

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

Provide intensive individualized truancy services in home, school, and community settings.
Serve as a link between the school, families, and community partners.
Improve communication, coordinate services, and promote engagement.
Build and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and staff.
Implement clinical interventions and support services to help youth function appropriately in the educational setting.
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.