Community and School Liaison (Homeless Services)
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Job Location:
Manassas, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Join the NVFS Family: At Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) the work you do every day helps change lives. As a Community and School Liaison you will play a critical role in supporting children and youth experiencing homelessnessensuring they have equal access to education and the resources they need to succeed.
In this role you will advocate for students and families helping them navigate the school system and connect to essential services. You will work closely with school personnel community partners and McKinney-Vento programs to remove barriers promote stability and support academic success.
Why This Role Matters: This role is about more than coordinationits about advocacy equity and impact. You will be a trusted support for families during challenging times helping ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn grow and thrive regardless of their housing situation.
Benefits and Compensation: We want you to be well have work/life flexibility grow your career with us and have the resources and support you need. Check out our comprehensive benefit offerings here in support of various dimensions of your wellbeing.
This position has a salary in the low 50s and is a hybrid role.
In this role you will:
Meet with parents/guardians to support school enrollment transportation coordination and connection to tutoring or mentoring resources
Communicate regularly with teachers and families to support student academic progress
Participate in meetings such as Student Study Teams IEPs and discipline conferences to ensure clear communication and advocacy
Stay informed on the McKinney-Vento Act and communicate updates to families and shelter staff
Conduct client meetings and home visits to assess needs track progress and provide ongoing support
Refer clients to appropriate services and collaborate with internal teams and external providers
Build and maintain strong partnerships with schools and community organizations
Ensure families receive access to educational healthcare dental and mental health services
Strengthen community partnerships to maximize available resources for families
Support communication between schools and shelters to promote a positive educational experience
Accurately enter and maintain data in Apricot; track outcomes and report progress
Maintain organized compliant case records in accordance with program and NVFS guidelines
Participate in supervision case reviews and ongoing professional development
Stay current on program tools systems and housing assistance resources
Your Background: We understand that you may obtain skills through a variety of professional personal educational and volunteer experiences.
- Prefer one of the following:
- Bachelors degree in Education from an accredited college; OR
- Associates degree with at least two (2) years of related work experience; OR
- At least four (4) years of related work experience with no relevant education
- At least one (1) year of case management experience specializing in human services preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification; if not certified must be willing and able to obtain certification through NVFS-provided training
- Experience with and knowledge of child development and/or education preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to build trust rapport and maintain relationships; must be able to create and maintain collaborative working relationships and effectively interact with clients and their families schools program staff and community partners
- Oral and written fluency in English; Spanish fluency a plus
- Digital and technical proficiency including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Additional Requirements:
- Successful completion of background checks required upon hire
- TB Test required
- May be called upon to work beyond normal working hours to accommodate client meetings or the School Board Meetings
- Must clear Motor Vehicle Record check have a valid U.S. drivers license to drive the Agency van for escorting clients to appointments / events as needed.
- Must have reliable transportation to visit client homes and other designated community locations
Working at Northern Virginia Family Services (NVFS) means doing work that matters every day because of the difference you will make in the lives of children and families in Northern Virginia. NVFS breadth depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need at every stage of life maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) we value every team members contribution and our collective impact on our clients and the community. NVFS is an equal opportunity employer E-Verify participant and drug-free workplace.
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Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) helps families and individuals in need create stability and self-sufficiency with a wide range of critical services.
