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Student and Family Advocate, 8.0 hrs/day (1.0 FTE), Full Time, Permanent
The North Clackamas School District strives to create an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster equity and inclusion to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.  If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources to discuss your application. 
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for communicating with, identifying, and coordinating services for youth and families in transition to increase student academic and social achievement.
This position works with our district's homeless and foster youth program to ensure all students receive full and equal access to public education. This includes working with students and families to provide transportation to school, advocating for students within the school system, connecting families to community resources, and collaborating with school teams/district supports to encourage student engagement.
COMPENSATION:
Initial wage placement according to NCSD/OSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement.
 

Retirement Plan Contributions
North Clackamas School District participates in the Oregon Public Employee Retirement System (PERS and OPSRP) on behalf of its employees. The district contributes the employer portion; there is also a mandatory employee portion. Upon eligibility, which is defined as working at least six full calendar months in a qualifying position, the employee is required to contribute 6% as their employee portion, via payroll deduction.  Part-time employees working at least six months and 600 hours in a calendar year will qualify.
SCHEDULE: TBD, depending on department needs
WORK CALENDAR: 193B day
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Incumbents must have successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities, or have otherwise demonstrated a commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population.

• Possess a bachelor's degree.
• Possess two years of experience working with K-12 students in academic, vocational, or social programs. Additional experience may be substituted for the educational requirement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents, school staff, administration staff, and public.
• Ability to facilitate discussion across cultures for the purpose of understanding and resolving student, family, and school issues.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the structure, function and culture of school.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidences and understands student information privacy rights.
• Possess a valid state driver's license and safe driving record.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bilingual skills in a language common to the school district.
• Experience with McKinney-Vento services and foster youth systems.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (depending on specific assignment): 

1. Works in collaboration with the district homeless liaison/foster program to identify students and ensure delivery of mandated services.
2. Designs and maintains intake forms to identify program participants.
3. Identifies students in need of additional support. Collaborates with families and staff to meet student and family assessed needs.
4. Monitors student progress and provides case management to students and families in Mckinney-Vento/foster program as needed. Conducts home visits as required.
5. Refers students and families to appropriate community or school resources as needed. Collaborates with community service agencies and school teams to ensure broad support.
6. Develops and maintains trusting relationships between the district/school and parents/students.
7. Attends meetings at various school and community locations, traveling within the district and larger metropolitan community using own private transportation.
8. Establishes and maintains confidential records of interactions with students and families.
9. Works with a team to determine effectiveness of the program and make needed adjustments.
10. Provides families with information related to the needs of their children and acts as a resource to parents/guardians/caregivers by providing family support activities and communicating available services.
11. Supports team in conducting training to school staff on school laws as it relates to the homeless and foster student populations.

Performs other duties as assigned.
Please refer to the job descriptions for detailed information.
Applicant agrees to assume cost and arrange for FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK upon offer of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace. 
North Clackamas School District policy provides veterans and disabled veterans with preferences as required by law. 
The North Clackamas School District does not discriminate on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual's perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, veterans' status.  The following position has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination: Michelle Riddell, Title IX Coordinator, 12400 SE Freeman Way, Milwaukie, OR 97222, 503.353.6000. 
For employment related information, please go to our Human Resources employment page at https://www.nclack.k12.or.us/hr/page/careers-ncsd