SY 26-27 Student Special Svc Advocate

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Employee Wellness Program

Pension plans

FSAs

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Student Special Services Advocate to support at-risk students and school-aged parents by connecting them with social, educational, and job training services.

You will review records, counsel clients, build resource networks, assist enrollment in GED and evening courses, and coordinate with employers to allow continued education. You will maintain files and report outcomes to program funders.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited educational institution with an Associate's degree, or completion of two years of college coursework with four years of experience in social service organizations.

Responsibilities

• Review school records and identify and counsel at-risk young adults and school-aged parents who dropped out to encourage return to school.
• Confer with counselors and clients to establish educational programs suitable to the parents' lifestyles.
• Develop resource networks and accompany clients to social service agencies providing referrals.
• Assist clients in enrolling in GED courses, evening school courses, and job training programs.
• Coordinate with employers to discuss reducing work hours to support continued education.
• Maintain client case files and provide follow-up services.
• Prepare periodic activity reports for supervisory staff and funding sources.
• Meet with community organizations to distribute literature and explain available services.
• Counsel student-athletes to ensure they meet college entrance requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Advocacy for at-risk youth

Education

Associate's degree or 2 years college with experience

Job description

Posting Date

Aug 6, 2026, 8:57:28 PM

Primary Location

Salary Range : $55,277.94 to $83,291.77

Job Description

CLASS TITLE: Student Special Services Advocate

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under general supervision, serves as an advocate for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents in connection with social, educational, and job training services; and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Reviews school records and identifies, visits, and counsels at-risk young adults and school aged parents who have dropped out of school, for the purpose of encouraging their return to school; confers with school counselors and clients to establish educational programs suitable to school-aged parents' lifestyles; develops resource networks and accompanies clients to social service agencies which provide services and referrals to clients; assists clients in enrolling in G.E.D. courses, evening school courses, and job training programs; confers with employers of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents to discuss possibility of reducing work hours to allow clients to continue their education; maintains client case files and provides follow-up services; assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff and program government funding sources; meets with community organizations to distribute literature and explain available services; may counsel student-athletes to ensure they meet college academic entrance requirements.

DESIRABLE MINIMUM.QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience. Graduation from an accredited educationa . l institution with an Associate's degree, or successful completion of two years of college-level course work at an accredited college or university, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible experience in corllinunity or social service organizations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge. Abilities. and Skill. Considerable knowledge of the functions of social service agencies, considerable knowledge and sensitivity to the needs of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, considerable knowledge of the concepts of social service program development.

Ability to work with and for at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, ability to establish and expand community and soda! service networks, ability to maintain accurate records.

Good oral and written communication skills, thorough skill in evaluating and meeting the social service needs of at-risk young adults and school-aged parents, skill in coordinating the efforts of various social service agencies and community organizations.

Physical Requirements. Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Even though weight of force moved may be only a negligible amount, a position should be rated as Light Work (1) when it requires walking or standing to a siguificant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing or pulling of arm controls.

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice

CPS is committed to providing comprehensive health coverage to our employees and their eligible dependents. You'll have access to a variety of choices to best fit your needs:

• Medical Plan Options
• Pharmacy
• Vision
• Behavioral Health & EAP
• Employee Wellness Program

Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow

We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:

• Basic Life Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Pension Plans
• Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Spot Pet Insurance

Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life

CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:

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