Social Development Specialist One-year-only Contract

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.



This posting is for a one-year-only contract. If you have questions regarding this position please contact Karly Chavez Director at or email

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skills training education responsibilities abilities; the machines tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical punctual reliable and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Job Summary
Case manage K-12 students using the Check & Connect Program. This individual will work with students who exhibit risk factors that directly corollate with negative outcomes (gangs drugs delinquency antisocial behaviors etc.) Attendance physical presence and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.
Attendance physical presence and timeliness are required and are essential functions of this position.

Essential Functions

• Meet with school administrators and student support teams to discuss student needs and progress with a focus on our Title VI student population.
• Meet with case managed students weekly to review attendance behavior and course work progress/goals.
• Meet with parents to inform them of the Check and Connect Program and engage them in the students progress.
• Work with families on truancy and attendance goals including conducting home visits.
• Gather analyze and report data related to attendance behavior and course work for case managed students.
• Train and coordinate with part-time Check and Connect Mentors.
• Travel to schools required and mileage reimbursement will be offered.

Non-Essential Functions

• Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to use computer network system and software applications as needed (Windows Google Drive Microsoft Office)
• Ability to keep consistent and accurate documentation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and parents.
• Ability to organize multiple tasks and conflicting time constraints.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
• Must attend required trainings and department meetings.

Required Education and Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current valid drivers license

Required Prior Experience
None

Assigned Decision Making
Makes decisions concerning the best way to accomplish assigned tasks. Must take directions well and be able to work within specific guidelines. Makes suggestions but must be willing to follow directions. Concerns for safety of self and others

Interactions with Others
Positive interaction of students teachers administrators support staff and supervisors.

Supervisory Responsibility
None

Budget Responsibility
Submit supply requests to the program coordinator.

Working Environment
Work setting is mainly in the classroom setting. May be asked to work inside and outside the building to accomplish assigned tasks. Working conditions can be in hot and cold weather. May experience stress from disruptive students and/or groups of students.

Physical Requirements ï½ Not limited to the following:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to speak and/or hear. Frequently required to stand walk reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel and crouch. Occasionally required to use hands to handle or feel and must occasionally climb or balance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Note: The list of essential and marginal functions and of physical requirements is not exhaustive and may be supplemented in accordance with the requirements of the job.