Helensview Student Attendance Liaison (bilingual/multilingual required)
Helensview Student Attendance Liaison (bilingual/multilingual required)
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JOB TITLE: STUDENT ATTENDANCE LIAISON (bi-lingual required)
Helensview School is an accredited school that provides individualized instruction and specialized support services for youth ages 12-21 who have dropped out of school or are experiencing chronic attendance / behavioral issues. Helensview School provides multiple pathways to graduation with a standard diploma academic social service and connection to post-secondary options. Students can access dual credit (on-campus agreements with multiple Colleges and Universities) Career and Technical Education (CTE) (6 approved programs of study including culinary beats making and construction) and on-site job training through our student businesses. Helensview serves an ethnically diverse student population and seeks candidates with experience working in racially and ethnically diverse settings.
Position: Student Attendance Liaison Bilingual
Department: Student Services
Program: Helensview School
Reports to: Building Administrator
Classification/Range: Classified
Schedule: 195 days per year 8 hours per day
POSITION PURPOSE:
To provide support in the Helensview community for students with attendance issues. To work with school personnel and ensure procedure is followed when notifying the family of the students truant behavior and a possible visit from the SAI (Student Attendance Initiative) team. To provide community coordination crisis intervention and direct support services to chronically absent and/or neglected students and their families.
At Helensview 75% of our students identify as non-white and over 40% identify as Black or African American. We strongly value hiring staff who reflect the diversity of our students.
We also provide support and opportunity for our Student Attendance Liaisons who have interest in pursuing positions as teachers counselors or social workers and also for those who have interest in pursuing other education or certification goals.
Candidates who already hold an Associates or Bachelors degree (or higher) and are interested in pursuing a Special Education or other teaching or professional license/credential through our Multnomah Educators Rising program are strongly encouraged to apply.
Sponsorship and on-site mentorship can be provided by Helensview and MESD.
NATURE & SCOPE:
This position is subject to board policies administrative rules and procedures department regulations and applicable State and Federal statutes. This position carries no administrative authority or responsibility.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Visit assigned school sites on a regular basis and coordinate with school staff to determine appropriate referrals requiring prompt action.
- Conduct home visits and perform needs/strengths assessments in support of student attendance. Secure and utilize necessary resources for assisting referred students and their families on a case-by-case basis.
- Act as liaison with students/families to coordinate appropriate services case plans and/or contracts for/with students and their families by assessing their needs and abilities. Develop and provide access to community support systems that promote client self-efficiency and empowerment.
- Respond to requests and maintain an on-going caseload of eligible students and their families providing crisis intervention and family support services. Report suspected violations of the law to the SAI supervisor and appropriate agency.
- Monitor students/families through home visits phone calls feedback from schools and community agencies. Serve as a credible role model for positive behaviors in the school workplace and community.
- Maintain and submit accurate complete and up-to-date files and records on identified at-risk students and their families. Maintain timely and accurate documentation of home visits meetings and service activities. Provide input to project supervisor school staff and others as appropriate.
- Transport students and families as necessary and assist in providing transportation options to students (e.g. public transportation tickets).
- Work effectively with others coordinate day-to-day activities and adjust schedule to reflect multiple priorities.
- Assist school personnel: in promoting student attendance and success in attendance referral system addressing student risk factors such as truancy abuse gang affiliation etc.
- Interact with team students parents support agencies school personnel and members of the community in an effective and professional manner using tact courtesy and good judgment.
- Relate and communicate effectively with people from diverse lifestyles and cultures socio-economic levels and disabilities in a non-judgmental manner.
- Coordinate schedule and conduct meetings which may include school staff families law officers students and personnel from community agencies.
- Represent SAI on community task forces committees and teams as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned or indicated.
ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:
Equity: Lead and support regional equity initiatives
Vision: Lead with vision follow-through and student focus.
Trust: Develop trust among coworkers and students through honesty and fairness.
Communication: Communicate in an inclusive effective and collaborative manner.
Personal Qualities: Be respectful excel in customer service caring humble and courageous.
Agency-wide perspective: Be involved in and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD programs and services.
Attendance: Daily and consistent attendance and puncuality are paramount as this provides consistency and alignment with students peers and programming outcomes.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES:
- Operate standard office equipment such as laptop computer cell phone pager copier.
- Good word processing computer and writing skills for reports and other communications as well as the ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to relate and communicate effectively with people from diverse lifestyles and cultures socio-economic levels and disabilities in a non-judgmental manner.
- Ability to listen make sound emergency or crisis decisions and effectively work with students and families in high stress environments.
- Work independently prioritizing tasks to meet project goals and deadlines while maintaining quality and compliance with state federal or agency laws/regulations.
- Experience knowledge and understanding of community resources. Knowledge and experience of the customs/culture of Mexico/other Latino countries.
- Transportation available for on-the-job use. Valid drivers license.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with school administrators and staff and representatives from multiple state local and community based social service health care juvenile justice and law enforcement organizations and agencies.
- Demonstrated coordination and collaborative skills.
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS SKILLS ABILITIES:
- Bilingual Spanish-speaking preferred
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience or training working in needs assessment with at-risk students and their families
- Experience as a Liaison with at-risk students and their families to plan and coordinate social services.
- Any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in a wide variety of locations including school environments community agencies and homes; may work with high stress student/family contacts or other adverse conditions.
BENEFITS:
- District pays full medical dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and dependents
- Two medical insurance plan options:
- Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- Opt-Out option
- Paid holidays vacation sick leave and personal time off
- Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Mobility: Frequent sitting for long periods of time; occasional bending or squatting
- Lifting: Frequently up to 10 pounds; occasional up to 25 pounds
- Vision: Constant use of overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work; occasional color and depth vision
- Dexterity: Frequent use of keyboard; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; frequent grasping holding and reaching
- Hearing/speaking: Frequent hearing and talking in person and on telephone
- Emotional/Psychological:Frequent decision-making and concentration; frequent public and/or co-worker contact; occasional working alone.
This position is subject to board policies administrative rules and procedures department regulations and applicable state and federal statutes. This position does not carry administrative authority. All commitments outside of authorized programs and services are subject to prior approval by the supervisor of this position.
NOTE: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the principle functions of this job the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MESD recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of MESD that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin marital status age veterans status genetic information or disability in any educational programs activities or employment.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-.
Employment Type
Full-Time
