Anticipated SY 26-27 Student Special Svc Advocate

Chicago Public Schools•Chicago, IL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, serves as an advocate for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents in connection with social, educational, and job training services; and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited educational institution with an Associate's degree, or successful completion of two years of college-level course work at an accredited college or university, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible experience in community or social service organizations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
Considerable knowledge of the functions of social service agencies
Considerable knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents
Considerable knowledge of the concepts of social service program development
Ability to work with and for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents
Ability to establish and expand community and social service networks
Ability to maintain accurate records
Good oral and written communication skills
Thorough skill in evaluating and meeting the social service needs of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents
Skill in coordinating the efforts of various social service agencies and community organizations

Responsibilities

Reviews school records and identifies, visits, and counsels at-risk young adults and school aged parents who have dropped out of school, for the purpose of encouraging their return to school
Confers with school counselors and clients to establish educational programs suitable to school-aged parents' lifestyles
Develops resource networks and accompanies clients to social service agencies which provide services and referrals to clients
Assists clients in enrolling in G.E.D. courses, evening school courses, and job training programs
Confers with employers of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents to discuss possibility of reducing work hours to allow clients to continue their education
Maintains client case files and provides follow-up services
Assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff and program government funding sources
Meets with community organizations to distribute literature and explain available services
May counsel student-athletes to ensure they meet college academic entrance requirements