Education Liaison – ORR Program (Part-Time, DailyPay)

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Available

Paid Training Provided

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking an Education Liaison to support UACs with school enrollment, attendance monitoring, and IEP/504 advocacy. You will coordinate interpreters and maintain communications with districts, foster families, and care teams to ensure timely services and educational continuity.

This part-time role requires diligent documentation, adherence to ORR guidelines, and commitment to a mission-driven organization serving youth and families in Bethlehem and Doylestown.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania school enrollment requirements for students without parent or guardian present.
• Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
• Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
• Must provide proof of immunization to vaccine-preventable diseases and comply with health screening requirements including TB.
• Must complete ORR-required pre-service trainings and annual continuing education.
• Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct and confidentiality acknowledgment.
• Must disclose any prior misconduct on employment applications and in interviews.
• Preferred: experience navigating IEP and 504 processes; experience with English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates school enrollment for newly placed UACs within state-mandated timeframes.
• Coordinates interpretation and translation services for school-related communications.
• Monitors attendance and academic performance.
• Advocates for IEP or Section 504 plan development.
• Maintains communication with school districts, foster parents, and care staff regarding educational needs.
• Documents educational progress and concerns in the UAC Portal.
• Supports transition planning for UACs moving between schools or placements.
• Exercises independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and responds to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Experience with IEP/504 (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field

Job description

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking an Education Liaison to support UACs with school enrollment, attendance monitoring, and IEP/504 advocacy. You will coordinate interpreters and maintain communications with districts, foster families, and care teams to ensure timely services and educational continuity.

This part-time role requires diligent documentation, adherence to ORR guidelines, and commitment to a mission-driven organization serving youth and families in Bethlehem and Doylestown.