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POSITION:
Coordinator of Transitional Services/Homelessness
 
TYPE OF POSITION:
Salary
Hours may vary based on program needs
 
REPORTS TO:
Director of Title Programs and Multilingual Student Services
 
SUPERVISION:
None
 
SALARY: $65,000 - $85,000/year (depending on qualifications and experience)
 
QUALIFICATIONS: 
Required

• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Degree or Significant Related Experience
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff, and outside agencies
• Combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work

 
Preferred

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Education or related field
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of school law as it relates to homeless students and community resources
• Bilingual
• Two years related experience providing services/support for school aged children
• Experience in program evaluation

 
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Director Title Programs and Multilingual Student Services, the Homeless Program Liaison works in partnership with licensed Homeless staff to support the needs of the homeless student population and facilitate student’s attendance and access to appropriate education.  The position also acts as a resource to school staff and conducts related training.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Assist in locating, identifying and enrolling homeless children and youth in school

• Maintain frequent contact with shelter, motel, and hotel staff in the community to ensure the District has knowledge of new and existing families
• Provide on and off site assistance with enrollment for families experiencing homelessness 
• Identify possible barriers for homeless families in enrolling students and follow up with school personnel to ensure enrollment is expedited
• Provide parents with information regarding the needs and rights of their child, school supports, transportation options, and community resources; act as a resource to parents/guardians
• Maintain a Homeless Program database

Support homeless children and youth in their education

• Conduct home, school, and shelter visits to assess students’ needs 
• Assist with behavior related conflicts and attendance related issues
• Communicate with homeless tutor program
• Work with schools to ensure homeless students have access to extended learning activities
• Provide at-home tools to help parents become involved in helping students’ succeed
• Accompany parents to school meetings regarding academic concerns, behavior issues, and attendance problems
• Coordinate with district nutrition personnel to arrange for services
• Obtain and distribute resources necessary to promote school readiness, including but not limited to clothing, school supplies, winter outer wear, shoes, and boots
• Assist homeless students with accessing after school extracurricular activities; actively seek funding and donations from community agencies to provide subsidy for students to participate

Serve as a liaison between schools and agencies providing services to homeless children and youth

• Maintain a working relationship and knowledge of area resources to help families utilize all possible and available help
• Maintain communication with county agencies to help ensure the safety of our students, including family and parent mental health workers and child protection workers
• Assist families in accessing Children’s Dental Services (CDS)
• Make medical and mental health referrals as necessary
• Assist parents in accessing community based youth development programs
• Represent District 742 homeless families on community task forces as assigned

Identify and recruit homeless children for St. Cloud’s Early Childhood Programs

• Provide referrals to Early Childhood Programs; assist families in completing program registration
• Track grant-funded four-year-old program slots; ensure enrollment is continuously maximized; arrange transportation through the District Transportation Department to and from the Early Childhood program

Facilitate transportation for homeless students

• Maintain contact with families to ensure transportation can be provided on very short notice when families are moving often
• Communicate all changes to families and school personnel

Facilitate professional development and other activities to heighten staff’s understanding and sensitivity to the needs of homeless children and youth

• Act as a resource to school-based administrators, guidance counselors, teachers, and health services personnel regarding homeless students, interpretation of homeless/school attendance policies and laws, and record-keeping requirements
• Conduct annual awareness and sensitivity training to school staff including administrators, counselors, social workers, teachers, clerical staff, health services staff, bus drivers, security staff, and truancy interventionists

Assist with grant activities and budget tracking

• Work with District 742 Research Manager and Homeless Liaison to implement an evaluation that provides evidence of program implementation and success in meeting goals and objectives
• Assist in tracking grant money expenditures
• Assist in the completion of a comprehensive evaluation report

Other duties as assigned
 
PHYSICAL FACTORS:

• Frequent:  walking, standing, bending, sitting, hearing, talking, and seeing

 
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment.  Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement.  Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.isd742.org/about-us/title-ix. 

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org 
 

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