Attendance Youth Advocate & Community Liaison

Ashland School District 5; Asuncion (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland School District 5 is seeking a Youth Advocate-Attendance to serve as a liaison among schools, families, community agencies, police, and court on attendance matters. The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to monitor campuses, address truancy, and support administration in maintaining a safe learning environment.

It is a probationary, 1.0 FTE, 8-hour-per-day position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of policies and practices of youth-serving agencies.
• Experience with youth and supervision.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with FERPA and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison among schools, parents, agencies, police, and court on attendance issues.
• Monitor campuses and address truancy with students.
• Make home visits to discuss attendance with families.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate attendance data.
• Ensure safe, orderly campuses and collaborate with administration.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR/First Aid certification

Oregon Driver's license

Job description

Ashland School District 5 is seeking a Youth Advocate-Attendance to serve as a liaison among schools, families, community agencies, police, and court on attendance matters. The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills to monitor campuses, address truancy, and support administration in maintaining a safe learning environment.

It is a probationary, 1.0 FTE, 8-hour-per-day position.