Homeless Student Advocate & Navigator

Crisis Connections, Inc.; Soap Lake (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A local education service organization in Soap Lake, WA, seeks a Homeless Student Liaison to support unaccompanied minors and families experiencing homelessness. The role involves organizing transportation, providing referrals to health services, and ensuring immediate enrollment of students without normal documentation. This position is crucial for aiding children from Preschool through 12th grade and helping them navigate educational resources and support systems in their area.

Qualifications

• Experience in working with homeless populations or students in crisis.

Responsibilities

• Organize transportation to the student's school of origin.
• Provide referrals to health care and mental health services.
• Ensure homeless students are not penalized for homelessness-related infractions.
• Assist with immediate enrollment of homeless students.
• Help obtain records from previous schools.

Job description

A local education service organization in Soap Lake, WA, seeks a Homeless Student Liaison to support unaccompanied minors and families experiencing homelessness. The role involves organizing transportation, providing referrals to health services, and ensuring immediate enrollment of students without normal documentation. This position is crucial for aiding children from Preschool through 12th grade and helping them navigate educational resources and support systems in their area.