HEART Liaison for McKinney-Vento and Foster Care (8754 FedP)

TITLE: HEART Liaison for McKinney-Vento and Foster Care

LOCATION:Administrative Service Center (ASC)

REPORTS TO:Director Student Equity and Family Engagement

DEPARTMENT:Federal Programs

Hours / Work Times

8 Hours Per Day (8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

205 Days Per Year

This position will remain open until a qualified applicant is selected. The earliest date a recommendation for hire may be submitted is after 03/12/26.

Position Contingent Upon Grant Funding

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group:Professional Technicians (PSE) Class VIII

**Click this link to find the salary schedule associated with this positionPSE Large Group Salary Schedule

Salary Placement: New employees will start at the minimum hourly rate in the classification salary range. However employees who have verified prior years of service of similar occupational experience may receive experience credit towards salary step placement.

Evergreen Public Schools (EPS) offers the following to eligible employees who work at least 630 hours in a school year:

• Medical dental vision basic long-term disability basic life and AD&D insurance through School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB).For additional information clickEPS Benefits Information.
• Employees may also be eligible to participate in FSA DCAP HSA FPFSA (w/HDHP) and other supplemental benefits.

Employees may be eligible for employer-employee funded retirement benefits through Department of Retirement Services (DRS).

EPS offers paid holidays and paid time off including but not limited to sick vacation personal religious and bereavement leave. Additional negotiated leave optionscan be found inthe associated Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)for this positionPSE Large Group CBA.

We appreciate your interest in employment with Evergreen Public Schools. The most qualified and competitive applicant(s) that possess directly related experience and expertise training and education may be invited to participate in the interview/selection process. As part of the selection process the District conducts confidential reference checks to include former and present employers and also requires a criminal background investigation including fingerprints Click here forFingerprinting Services.

Failure to submit a full application package will result in disqualification.

STANCE STATEMENT:

Evergreen Public Schools are committed to eliminating the predictability of outcomes by demographic group and we strive to be a diverse community of schools that provides each member with the opportunities access resources and support they need to be successful. With this in mind our goal is to recruit hire and retain employees of all racial/ethnic backgrounds who will bring their unique talents and skills into our educational institution to encourage students to thrive academically. Our district aims to provide an equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all students and staff to succeed in a racially and culturally diverse local national and global community.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

This individual is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of services to students in the HEART McKinney-Vento (homeless) and Foster Care Programs including: directly supporting students and families to assess need and available resources facilitating community and agency support; establishing a data base for reporting impact; collaborating with school personnel community agencies students and families. The Liaison will provide support to building-identified liaisons regarding questions and clarifications of eligibility as well as collaborate with school teams to facilitate services that are beyond the current capacity of the school site. The Liaison will plan and conduct annual required training to all pertinent staff as well as ongoing need-based professional development. The Liaison will provide school personnel students and families support in meeting needs that include but not limited to clothing food shelter on-time graduation assistance career and college planning extracurricular activities and/or other educational offerings healthcare and other supports as outlined in the McKinney Vento Homeless Education Act and in accordance with the Washington State Homeless Student Stability Grant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate and collaborate effectively with staff students community partners and agencies and the general public in person via telephone e-mail and in writing.
2. Provide consultation and facilitation service to school personnel in assessing and meeting the needs of students and families who meet program eligibility collaborating with key stakeholders to coordinate services.
3. Provide supplementary case management services to students and families whose needs are beyond the current capacity of school site management.
4. Provide outreach to better identify and support students and families in transition including unaccompanied homeless youth (UHY).
5. Maintain and enhance partnerships between the school district community local businesses and agencies to implement service delivery.
6. Facilitate resource acquisition and access to all school resource centers clothing closets and food pantries.
7. Support schools in assessing the economic behavioral and emotional needs of students and families and provide resource information and referral; provide support in navigating through available resources.
8. Compile and prepare data required for reporting to the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction specifically including surveys and data points that indicate impact of services and program structure.
9. Collaborate with Federal Programs administration to remain abreast of programming and partnership developments as related to service provision for students and families and transition.
10. Work effectively with in-district and regional transportation services to ensure timely initiation and continuation of transportation for students.
11. Represent and uphold district programming and initiatives in regard to students and families in transition.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Perform other related duties as assigned
2. Participate in staff development opportunities appropriate to the position as they become available

PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

MENTAL DEMANDS REQUIRED:

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT NECESSARY:

Computer/Laptop telephone photocopy machines and all other tools and equipment necessary to perform the essential functions as listed above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor Degree in Social Work or a related field; or a minimum of three full years of equivalent work experience.
2. Experience working with diverse socio-economic populations.
3. Knowledge of and experience working with community agencies and programs to support students and families experiencing homelessness.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing including preparation of presentations and correspondence.
5. Demonstrated ability to work in cooperative collaborative effective and adaptive teams and groups of people (e.g. students staff community partners and agencies).
6. Strong work management skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments and meet tight timelines.
7. Strong organizational skills.
8. Demonstrated proficiency on the computer using Windows environment and related Microsoft applications.
9. Knowledge of data systems.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES RELATED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND EQUITY:

1. Knowledge/awareness of own cultural identity and desire to learn about the cultural identity of others.
2. Supports a positive school environment that celebrates respects and values diversity where learning is made relevant and meaningful to students of various cultures.
3. Participates in activities and discussions that lead to increased cultural competence.
4. Demonstrates a commitment to equitable outcomes for all students.
5. Ability to recognize each person as a unique individual even as we celebrate their group cultural heritage.
6. The ability and desire to establish positive relationships with persons regardless of race gender physical limitation sexual orientation or religious belief with an active commitment to equal opportunity for all persons.

Nondiscrimination Statement:

Evergreen Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: