School Liaison

2 days ago

Roxbury, Connecticut, United States The Home for Little Wanderers Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced School Liaison to join our team at The Home for Little Wanderers. As a School Liaison, you will work closely with local school districts to support Family Members and help them navigate educational and school-related concerns and needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Connect Family Members with services that meet their individual needs and ensure a process is established to provide information and referral and direct assistance where possible.
  • Meet with teachers, assist with obtaining Individual Education Plans, and meet with other school personnel as necessary.
  • Negotiate and implement special events and other interagency activities that involve schools and the community.
  • Manage a caseload and develop and facilitate educational groups/programs for students and caregivers.
  • Collaborate with school networks and connect families to school-related supports.
  • Assist families in navigating educational plans, students' rights, and school policies.
  • Coordinate with families and personnel to address truancy, absenteeism, and special education issues and reduce school barriers to success for identified youth.
  • Conduct assessments with FRC clinicians and identify when additional assessments may be needed.
  • Organize family support plan meetings to identify family goals, needs, and wants.
  • Make appropriate referrals for families and provide resource support.
  • Build partnerships and programming with the Boston school system.
  • Perform program-specific duties and functions.
  • Provide on-call coverage and crisis intervention as needed.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Excellent cultural awareness and sensitivity
  • Computer literate, including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer, with the ability to learn new software applications
  • May require knowledge of a second language such as Spanish or Haitian Creole
What We Offer

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of the youth we serve, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Generous time off, including up to 20 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, 5 sick days, and 2 personal days
  • Health and Dental Insurance effective immediately upon hire
  • Extensive training to new staff
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
  • Employer-paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities.

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