Student Re-Engagement Specialist

Communities in Schools of Pennsylvania•Johnstown, PA

About The Position

The Student Re-Engagement Specialist provides support to help students reconnect with their education in virtual, hybrid, or in-person settings. The role identifies and addresses barriers to learning and attendance, provides support and mentoring, and works to improve student attendance, academic performance, and social-emotional success. This is a year-round, full-time position whose renewal is based on annual funding. It is benefits eligible.

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Knowledge of the public education system.
Relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
Ability to establish and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, including school administrators, personnel, students, parents, community-based organizations, local business owners, and community members.
Familiarity with data management systems and ability to track and analyze data.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Associate’s degree in Social Work, Sociology, or Psychology, or a combination of education and professional experience equivalent to four or more years.
1–3 years of relevant experience within public education and/or community-based organizations.

Responsibilities

Identify students who are disengaged from learning or school, particularly those meeting established definitions of unlawful absences.
Help students access technology essential for virtual learning, including devices, connectivity, and software.
Conduct outreach to disengaged, truant, or transient students and their parents or caregivers to support re-engagement with school.
Track data and interventions in CISDM.
Meet with students and families to develop attendance improvement plans and monitor progress toward plan goals.
Participate in home visits with the district attendance officer as needed.
Make referrals to internal and external resources as appropriate.
Attend truancy proceedings with a district representative as appropriate.
Monitor and evaluate services quarterly to maximize their effectiveness and impact.
Coordinate program reporting for the school site and accurately report data to the CISPA state office, designated school district, and other partners or funders.
Represent CISPA through regular communication with school district personnel, students, families, volunteers, and community partners.
Participate actively as a member of the CISPA team.
Perform other duties as assigned.