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Parent Advocate Project Stage

4 months ago


Fort Pierce, United States Indian River State College Full time

**Working at IRSC has its perks In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, IRSC offers a benefits package**:
**Wellness Wonders**: Dive into a world of well-being with perks that nourish your body and soul. Health benefits that prioritize your fitness, mental health, and overall happiness await you with our employee only coverage paid by the college.

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**Career Launchpad**: Propel your career forward with projects that are not just tasks but missions, shaping industries and driving change.

**Shine Bright with Us**:Join Our Team as a**Parent Advocate Project STAGE****

**Empower Futures: Be the Bridge at Project STAGE**

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on students’ lives? Do you thrive on collaboration, advocacy, and creating meaningful connections? Join our team at Indian River State College and be the driving force behind Project STAGE

**The Role**:

- **Advocacy**:Champion parents and students, ensuring their voices are heard.
- **Engagement**: Facilitate parent meetings, foster community involvement, and promote program activities.
- **Communication**: Be the main point of contact for inquiries about Project STAGE.
- **Collaboration**: Work closely with staff, community organizations, and families to enhance program success.

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Under general supervision, this position works with students who have documented intellectual disabilities and have the motivation to attend college to earn occupational certificates and achieve employment. Collaborates with staff, to contribute to the production of newsletters, and advocate for parents and students in the program. Main point of contact, to address inquiries about Project STAGE activities and engages in discussions with staff and parents to enhance program success. Facilitates parent meetings, participates in intake processes, attends staff meetings, and stays updated through appropriate training and workshops directed by the Dean of Workforce Education.

**SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- In collaboration with Project STAGE staff, produces three (3) newsletters per year and submits for approval by Dean two weeks prior to publishing.
- Network with community organizations to promote Project STAGE and to facilitate services for Project STAGE students.
- Encourages parent involvement and participation in center-based programs and activities.
- Communicates with parents for the purpose of providing information to ensure student learning improvement.
- Field parent, community, and college, questions regarding Project STAGE activities.
- Addresses parent questions about students' progress in programs of study.
- Advocates on behalf of the parent in college meetings regarding student progress in program or other concerns in the classroom or on campus.
- Discusses general situations with staff and or parents that are pertinent to the success of the program.
- Helps facilitate meetings with parents as needed.
- Participates in initial intake meetings with referred families.
- Participates in scheduled staff meetings and applicable trainings/workshops.
- Maintains knowledge of all IRSC and Project STAGE policies and procedures.
- Complies with Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA - 34 CFR Part 99).
- Completes all other duties as responsibilities as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS**:

- Associate’s degree from an accredited institution **OR** a combination of education and a minimum of two (2) years related work experience with ESE students.
- **Bachelor’s degree (preferred)**:

- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and politely with the public.
- Possess organizational, interpersonal, and management skills.
- Ability to prioritize work responsibilities.
- Ability to exercise initiative, problem-solve, and make decisions with mínimal supervision.
- Ability to gather, interpret, and report information.
- Valid FL Driver License and insured personal vehicle, IRSC does not provide a vehicle for this position.
- **Bilingual is preferred.**

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:
The physical requirements for this position include:

- Ability to regularly lift and or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to safely lift, hold, and carry up to 50 pounds of supplies and/or equipment needed for student training.
- Demonstration of appropriate skills as required by curriculum and standards.
- Ability to stand or sit