Foster Youth School Liaison & Advocate (Wed–Sat)

McKinley; San Dimas (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) company match up to 3%

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Rewards Program

Credit Union Membership

Job summary

McKinley in San Dimas is seeking a School Liaison to bridge foster youth, schools, and the residential program. You will advocate for educational rights, coordinate with administrators, teachers, and counselors, and support transitions between schools.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–3 years of experience in education advocacy or working with foster youth. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; you’ll commute to multiple sites and collaborate across teams to improve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field required.
• 2–3 years of experience in education advocacy, school counseling, or working with foster youth in educational settings.
• Strong understanding of the educational needs and challenges faced by foster youth.
• Knowledge of IEPs and 504 Plans; bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Experience collaborating with schools, administrators, and educators; proficient with school district software.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between foster youth, schools, and the residential program to support educational integration.
• Advocate for the educational rights and needs of foster youth and ensure appropriate academic accommodations.
• Coordinate with school staff to facilitate transitions between schools or grades.
• Monitor progress and attendance; address barriers to learning with proactive interventions.
• Collaborate with schools to implement IEPs and 504 Plans as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work, Psychology, or related field

Tools

Google Suites

Microsoft Office

Job description

McKinley in San Dimas is seeking a School Liaison to bridge foster youth, schools, and the residential program. You will advocate for educational rights, coordinate with administrators, teachers, and counselors, and support transitions between schools.

This role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–3 years of experience in education advocacy or working with foster youth. Bilingual Spanish is preferred; you’ll commute to multiple sites and collaborate across teams to improve