Full-Time Student & Family Support Advocate

Corvallis SD 509J; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Corvallis School District Corvallis SD 509J in Corvallis, Oregon is seeking a dedicated Student and Family Advocate 2 to support students and families facing barriers related to homelessness, race, poverty, and language differences. The role focuses on enrollment assistance, community outreach, and coordination with district staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a caseload while working with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or associates +3 years in human or family services field.
• Minimum two years experience in a human or family services field preferred.
• Experience managing caseloads and providing direct support services to individuals and families strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of K-12 public education systems in the United States preferred.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with various community resources and services preferred.
• Ability to exhibit professionalism, leadership, and effective human relations.
• For bilingual required positions, high level of bilingual and biliteracy skills in Spanish or Arabic required.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with historically marginalized students and families.
• Assists students and families in enrolling students in school and after school activities.
• Working with school and district staff, identifies students who qualify for McKinney-Vento or migrant status, then completes the appropriate paperwork and makes contact with the appropriate liaisons, including transportation arrangements.
• Assesses families' needs and identifies areas for support related to educational opportunities and basic needs. Works independently, and in collaboration with the district McKinney-Vento liaison and school staff, to help families access support to meet those needs.
• Maintains a caseload of families and provides on-going, direct support to these families.
• Serves as a liaison to the schools regarding the cultural norms of the family and how to provide a more welcoming environment.
• Stays informed regarding basic need resources that are available in the community and helps families access what they need in order to achieve greater stability.
• In collaboration with district McKinney-Vento liaison and other staff, provide school staff with McKinney-Vento Act training, as well as other professional development related to poverty-informed, anti-racist, and trauma-informed practices within the school.
• Coordinates the Operation School Bell clothing program for students in need.
• Ensures that historically marginalized families are provided meaningful opportunities to participate in their children's education, including outreach to families regarding school events, parent conferences, etc.
• Works closely with school staff to address barriers to attendance in a trauma- and poverty-informed manner.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with community partners and collaborates with relevant agencies to address families' needs.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with school personnel; works collaboratively as a team member.
• Participates in district-wide Family Support Team meetings, and Student Support Team and other school meetings as needed.
• Work with the school's health navigator in referring families for services as needed.
• When appropriate, works closely with the counselors and/or health navigators to support students' academic and/or health needs.
• Occasionally translates and interprets for families on their caseload as needed, to ensure that parents can participate fully in their children's education.
• Provides other related services as assigned.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic) required

Caseload management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or associates +3 years in human or family services field

Job description

Corvallis School District Corvallis SD 509J in Corvallis, Oregon is seeking a dedicated Student and Family Advocate 2 to support students and families facing barriers related to homelessness, race, poverty, and language differences. The role focuses on enrollment assistance, community outreach, and coordination with district staff.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a caseload while working with