Student and Community Advocate

$47,840 - $58,240/Yr

Communities In Schools Of Seattle - Federal Way, WA

Full-time - Entry Level

Federal Way, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The Student and Community Advocate at Communities In Schools is responsible for planning and implementing integrated student support services in collaboration with school staff. This role focuses on identifying community resources and developing partnerships to provide support to students and their families through culturally sensitive interventions. The advocate works to ensure that students stay in school and achieve their potential by addressing their academic, behavioral, social, and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Work with school administrators, staff, teachers, and CIS leadership to ensure a team approach to build upon existing strategies and leverage new opportunities.
• Assess community, school, and student assets and needs to develop an annual CIS site plan.
• Implement and coordinate the annual site plan strategies, including periodic monitoring to assess impact and adjust services as necessary.
• Manage a caseload of individual students identified with school leadership and staff, providing individual supports that meet their unique needs.
• Provide whole school supports available to all students aligned with identified school goals.
• Maintain frequent communication with building leadership regarding activities and progress towards goals.
• Build and maintain local formal and informal community partnerships to facilitate access to needed resources.
• Serve as a broader community resource to schools by sharing information and supporting school-focused activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of school-wide and targeted strategies through systematic data collection and report progress to school leadership and community partners.
• Maintain a positive image by understanding and demonstrating the CIS mission, goals, and initiatives.

Requirements

• Equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant work experience; AA degree with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• Strong relationship-building skills, particularly with disengaged youth and their families.
• Demonstrated experience working with youth, knowledge of and passion for youth development.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school staff, students, parents, community partners, and the public.
• Ability to work with people of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Resourceful - able to identify multiple solutions to presenting issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Valid Washington state driver's license, access to reliable transportation, and proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage.
• Ability to move 25lbs on an occasional basis.
• Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity and existing relationships within the local community.
• Bilingual (speaking and writing) and/or bi-cultural connection to Spanish-speaking community.
• Experience in education, social services, mental health, juvenile justice, or related field.
• Advanced CPR/First Aid Training (or willingness to become certified).
• Knowledge of and experience living and working within similar communities.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision (100% of employee premiums paid by the company)
• 5 days paid vacation (prorated)
• 12 paid holidays
• Sick time
• 403b Retirement account with employer contributions after 1 year
• Cell phone and mileage reimbursement