Student Support Specialist (5246)

Center for Family Services; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent PTO program

401(k) plan

Medical insurance plan options

Prescription insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health & wellness activities

Training & professional development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Center For Family Services in Camden, NJ is seeking a full-time Student Support Specialist to collaborate with partners and provide comprehensive case management for students and families. The role involves identifying barriers and developing service plans to support youth facing adversity.

The position requires an Associate's degree and strong communication, organizational, and teamwork skills. A sign-on bonus of $500 is offered, with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in education, social services, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills; multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience working with community partnerships and collaborations.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with youth facing adversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide outreach to identified students and their families.
• Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments of prospective referrals; schedule intake appointments.
• Develop and maintain individual service plans and records for students and families.
• Review service plans and connect students and families to available resources; assist with applying for assistance programs.
• Provide one-on-one coaching and support as needed.
• Collaborate with Camden Re-Engagement Center staff to help students reconnect to education pathways for diploma attainment.
• Maintain professional growth through trainings and workshops.
• Enter documentation, including case notes, into the data system; examine community trends affecting families and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Time management

Education

Associate's degree in education or social services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

Center For FamilyServices is seeking a full-time Student Support Specialist. The role involves collaborating with partners to provide comprehensive case management services, identifying barriers for students, and developing appropriate service plans.

Location

Camden, NJ

Job Type & Status

Full‑time

Salary

$50,000 to $55,000 per year, plus a $500 sign‑on bonus upon hire.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide outreach to identified students and their families.
• Conduct one‑on‑one interviews and assessments of prospective referrals; schedule intake appointments.
• Develop and maintain individual service plans and records for students and families.
• Review service plans and proactively connect students and families to available resources, assisting with application for assistance programs.
• Provide one‑on‑one coaching and support as needed.
• Collaborate with Camden Re‑Engagement Center staff to help students who have dis‑engaged or dropped out connect to alternative education pathways for diploma attainment.
• Maintain professional growth through attendance at trainings and workshops.
• Enter all documentation, including case notes and contacts, into the data system; examine trends in the community that may affect families, partners, and stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in education, social services, or related field; relevant experience may be acceptable in lieu of a degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills, ability to multitask and meet deadlines under time pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Experience working with community partnerships and collaborations.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for working with youth facing adversity, including homelessness, poverty, and trauma.
• High energy, enthusiasm, and belief that young people can succeed.

Benefits

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Medical insurance plan options.
• Prescription insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Health & wellness activities.
• Ongoing training & professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity for advancement.

Center For Family Services is an equal opportunity employer offering competitive salaries and excellent benefits packages.