Coordinator for Unaccompanied Youth (Homeless) (8786 FedP)

TITLE:Coordinator for Unaccompanied Youth (Homeless)

LOCATION: District-wide

REPORTS TO: Director Student Equity & Family Engagement

DEPARTMENT: Student Equity & Family Engagement

Hours / Work Times

8 Hours Per Day (7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. includes 30 minute unpaid lunch)

195 Days Per Year(180 student days / 10 holidays / 5 extra work days)

Daily Travel between schools may be required

Position Contingent Upon Grant Funding

Position Duration: Permanent

Classification Group: Professional Technicians (PSE) Class IV

**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:

Under the guidance of the Director of Student Equity & Family Engagement and in collaboration with the District HEART Liaison for McKinney-Vento and Foster Care this individual is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of services to unaccompanied youth (homeless) including: communicating with and supporting unaccompanied youth in navigating available resources communicating with and obtaining community support; maintaining a data base for reporting impact; completing required programming documentation with high attention to accuracy and efficiency collaborating with school personnel community agencies and students. The Coordinator will provide support to unaccompanied youth in meeting needs that include but are not limited to clothing food shelter on-time graduation assistance career and college planning extracurricular activities and/or other educational offerings health care and other supports as outlined in the McKinney Vento Homeless Education Act and in accordance with the Washington State Homeless Student Stability Grant. This position is grant funded and is dependent on continued grant availability.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Communicate effectively with staff students community partners and agencies and the general public in person via telephone e-mail and in writing using a variety of technologies.
2. Provide case management services for the school districts unaccompanied youth.
3. Provide outreach to better identify and support unaccompanied youth.
4. Collaborate effectively and efficiently with school and district personnel community agencies and key stake holders to coordinate services for unaccompanied youth.
5. Assess the economic behavioral and emotional needs of unaccompanied youth and provide resource information and referral; provide support in navigating through available resources.
6. 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.
7. Assist the HEART Liaison for McKinney-Vento and Foster Care in recruitment management and collaboration efforts with program partners to expand offerings for unaccompanied youth and issues of homelessness.

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. Work experience which involves interviewing research and problem-solving expertise.
2. Experience working with diverse socioeconomic populations.
3. Knowledge of and experience working with community agencies and programs to support unaccompanied youth.
4. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
5. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with various groups of people (e.g. students staff community partners and agencies).
6. Demonstrated work management skills and the ability to meet tight time lines.
7. Demonstrated ability to perform on the computer using Windows environment and related Microsoft applications.
8. Knowledge of or willingness to learn the online student system (WESPaC) in conjunction with the Washington School Information Processing Cooperative (WSIPC).

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:

Required Experience:

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