Family & School Success Advocate

Poudre School District; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

PERA retirement

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Employee clinic access

Job summary

Poudre School District seeks a Homeless Student Services Liaison to promote academic achievement for students who qualify as homeless under McKinney-Vento. You will serve as a trusted link between families, schools and the community to remove barriers to enrollment, attendance and success.

Responsibilities include identifying eligible students, coordinating with the LCE Family Liaison, referring families to resources, and helping staff develop and implement a site Family-School-Community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree preferred.
• Three or more years of experience with students and families in educational or outreach settings.
• Criminal background check required; valid Colorado driver license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage McKinney-Vento contacts, supporting families and students.
• Collaborate with school teams to remove barriers to enrollment and attendance.
• Link families to community resources and coordinate with district staff.
• Support staff development on McKinney-Vento policies and attend related meetings.

Skills

Case management

Community outreach

Family communication

Liaison work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Poudre School District seeks a Homeless Student Services Liaison to promote academic achievement for students who qualify as homeless under McKinney-Vento. You will serve as a trusted link between families, schools and the community to remove barriers to enrollment, attendance and success.

Responsibilities include identifying eligible students, coordinating with the LCE Family Liaison, referring families to resources, and helping staff develop and implement a site Family-School-Community