1 Social Worker/Family Liaison Job in Latham, NY
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Social Worker/Family Liaison
$85k-124k (estimate)
Full Time
4 Weeks Ago
North Colonie Central School District is Hiring a Social Worker/Family Liaison Near Latham, NY
OverviewWe seek a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker/Family Liaison to join our team. This critical role will focus on supporting our students who are unhoused or experiencing housing instability in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and students experiencing food insecurity. The ideal candidate will be culturally competent, highly knowledgeable about issues unhoused students encounter, empathetic and asset-centered toward the needs of vulnerable populations, and skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders to provide comprehensive support to students and families; multilingualism is also preferred. Key Responsibilities
- Identification and Outreach:
- Conduct outreach to families to raise awareness of available resources and support services under the McKinney-Vento Act.
- Ensure accurate and timely identification and documentation of eligible students.
- Enrollment Assistance:
- Assist unhoused students and their families with school enrollment, ensuring access to educational opportunities and support services.
- Provide guidance on school selection, transportation options, and enrollment procedures to remove barriers to education.
- Case Management and Support Services:
- Provide individualized case management to unhoused students and families, addressing academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Connect students and families with community resources such as housing assistance, healthcare, food assistance, and counseling services.
- Advocate for students' rights to access educational services, including transportation, school supplies, extracurricular activities, and access to weekend food programs, etc.
- School Stability and Success:
- Collaborate with school personnel to minimize student education disruptions and promote school stability.
- Facilitate communication between schools, families, and community agencies to ensure coordinated support for unhoused students.
- Training and Awareness:
- Provide training and professional development to school staff, community partners, and families on the rights and needs of unhoused and vulnerable students.
- Raise awareness about unhousedness issues and the McKinney-Vento Act within the school and broader communities.
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$85k-124k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/01/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/24/2024
WEBSITE
ncolonie.org
HEADQUARTERS
Albany, WI
SIZE
50 - 100
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