Student Success Advocate: Education & Career Navigator

Canadian Phytopathological Society; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Behavioral Health & EAP

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Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Student Special Services Advocate to support at-risk youth and school-aged parents with educational and job training services. The role involves counseling, program development, and collaboration with counselors and employers to accommodate educational needs.

The candidate should have an Associate degree or two years of college with four years of related experience in social services, and strong communication and network-building skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework with four years of progressively responsible experience in social service organizations.
• Good oral and written communication skills; ability to evaluate and meet social service needs.
• Ability to establish and expand community and social service networks.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents.
• Counsel clients and coordinate educational and social services.
• Maintain client records and prepare activity reports.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Coordination

Education

Associate degree

Two years college coursework

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Student Special Services Advocate to support at-risk youth and school-aged parents with educational and job training services. The role involves counseling, program development, and collaboration with counselors and employers to accommodate educational needs.

The candidate should have an Associate degree or two years of college with four years of related experience in social services, and strong communication and network-building skills.