Student Navigator

AVANCE Austin Inc•Austin, TX

just now•Hybrid

About The Position

The Student Navigator supports the AVANCE to College program, which integrates the Parent-Child Education Program model with academic coursework, training, and exposure to post-secondary opportunities and workforce development. This role is responsible for marketing and recruiting families for the program, conducting home visits to observe child engagement with educational toys, and coaching participants to overcome challenges in their education and careers through individual goal setting. The Student Navigator also assists families in finding appropriate childcare and provides referrals for necessary services.

Requirements

Associate degree in education, social work, psychology or a related field.
1+ years of experience working in college and career readiness or workforce development in any capacity.
Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
Must be able to speak and read well in both Spanish and English.
Must be familiar with the community and community support agencies.
Must have personal transportation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to maintain records.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic Internet research techniques.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, organize, problem solve and exercise good judgment with minimal supervision.
Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity.
Great follow-up skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Able to work effectively under time pressure and/or deadlines.
Must exhibit a willingness to assist in the personnel development of low- income families.
Must be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the families and the program.
Ability to travel to various sites: Dependable transportation is required daily with a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record (subject to annual MVR (Motor Vehicle Report) check and policy), current auto liability insurance and be bondable by AVANCE, Inc.
Ability to conduct up to 80% of local travel to and from partner and AVANCE Austin sites as required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, psychology or a related field.
Graduate of AVANCE to College Program or AVANCE Parent-Child Education Program.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and conducts recruitment activities in partnership with ACC.
Collaborates regularly with the AVANCE to College instructor(s) to support program implementation and ensure participants have access to college and community resources and services.
Implements designated parent-child education curriculum within the classroom environment in a professional manner which facilitates interactive activities with program participants.
Prepares, reviews, and modifies, if necessary, lesson plans, class lectures, and other support material for each lesson.
Encourages participant attendance and retention by contacting parents before class and following up on absences.
Meets with Program Director / Program Manager on a regular basis to discuss parenting classes, toy making projects, and support parents' needs and progress.
Assists the Parent Educator /ACC instructor in conducting all intake paperwork with participants and pre and post assessments.
Cooperates with in-house monitoring and National evaluation of program effectiveness during the intake and exit process.
Maintains accurate reports, including attendance, participants’ progress, Participant Status Form, and other programmatic reporting, as needed.
Assists families in identifying childcare options for their children and enrollment process.
Conducts home visits to observe participant’s engagement with their child at home using the AVANCE toys and completes the home visit observation form.
Conduct case management for participants by maintaining their file, documenting progress toward established goals, resolving family needs and providing appropriate referrals to community resources as needed.
Maintains knowledge of current parent-child education practices.
Assesses and creates individual education/employment plans to provide or coordinate services to help navigate and enable participants to enter or re-enter academic tracks and/or enter post-secondary education, employment, or training.
Tracks and monitors participant progress from entry to completion of workforce development programs including but not limited to ESL classes, HSC completion, and secondary and post-secondary education or employment.
Assists in the preparation of resumes, applications and other items needed by participants to successfully enroll in educational/employment activities.
Conducts one-on-one follow-up with participant either virtually or in person, as needed to make progress on educational and career goals.
Ensures high standards of ethics by maintaining high standards for participant confidentiality.
Assists in procurement and management of materials and supplies for the parenting and toy making classes, in collaboration with the ACC AVANCE to College instructor (s).
Coordinates with Office Coordinator to create purchase orders for class and food supplies and keeps proper documentation of receipts.
Attends scheduled meetings, training, and/or conferences to enhance professional growth and ensure well-coordinated and effective delivery of project services.
Assists with organizing and planning special events, ex. holiday party, major day, graduation etc.
Maintains communication and completes tasks as directed by the Director of Programs.
Performs other duties as assigned