About the Organization
At Career Prep schools we make a generational change by caring enough about each student to give them a personal, career-focused graduation plan and then helping them every step of the way to achieve their dreams. We have life-changing goals. We need incredibly dedicated and passionate people throughout Ohio to help us reach them.
Career Prep schools provides high school students with an alternative education option designed to help every student succeed. Career Prep schools are designed with every type of learner in mind, regardless of the academic or career goals they have. We provide students with a flexible schedule and the personalized supports they need.
Learn more at www.careerprepschool.org
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Category
Support
Location
Skyway Career Prep
Req Number
SUP-25-00007
Description
The Family Advocate works with students and families on Attendance and Retention. The Family Advocate works closely with the school's support staff to determine best service outcomes for students / families and with the community and social service entities to assist in obtaining necessary resources, information, and assistance. The Family Advocate builds an organic awareness of the school by its continued engagement of community and social service entities.
Systems
- Advisory
- Discovery
- Goal Sheets
- Quick Access
- Retention
Accountable Functions
Advisory :
Maintain a caseload of adviseesMeet with advisees on a regular basis to review Success Plan and student IRC participationParticipate in Career Check and Connect day monthlyFacilitate the completion of the OMJReadiness Seal for adviseesTeach and / or facilitate Industry Recognized Credential(s) within your building at a regular cadence during the CTE block of daily instructionDiscovery :
Conduct the Student Needs Assessment as the first activity in DiscoveryAct as the school's Homeless Liaison for qualifying students
Act as an agent of Child Find and ELL identificationCreate a Credit Flex Plan or Flexible Schedule in conjunction with the Principal and Success Coach prior to exiting DiscoveryGoal Sheets :
Review daily Goal Sheet and calculate temporal equivalency to seat time for AIT.Quick Access :
Manage the AIT tab in Quick Access and documents :Triggering absence
Three (3) meaningful attempts for parent / guardian participation on the teamDate plan is created and implementedStudent progress on the planAdditional attempts to retain the studentRetention :
Manage the AIT processDevelops the individual Attendance Intervention Plan for each student including all necessary documentation in accordance with HB410
Conducts AIT meetingsLogs EMIS reportable and non-reportable actions in the SISRecommends withdrawal of students who are not demonstrating progress on their plan and who also have 72 hours of consecutive absencesImplement Retention StrategiesPerforms Home Visits as a meaningful attempt during the AIT process
Provides community connections to resources as needed to ensure student retentionOther responsibilities include, but are not limited to :
Coordinate events for family engagementClosely track attendance patterns and create solutions to poor patternsIdentify students in need of support and make daily meaningful contactAlways maintain a non-judgmental positive attitude celebrating student successCommunicate with school staff and act as liaison between staff, students, parents, and the communityBuild and maintain network of community members, encouraging mutual referralsCommunicate with school staff in a timely manner regarding student health concerns or any special family needsAttend conferences and workshops and provide school staff with training as neededMaintain confidentiality in all student and professional matters, and work professionally and cooperatively to achieve duties and responsibilitiesGain general understanding of the academic needs of student while serving as liaison between student and teacherEngage community agencies and businesses that will provide services / collaborate with the school on increasing its brand awarenessMaintain positive relationship with former students and encourage re-enrollmentParticipate in school and extra-curricular activities as directed by the PrincipalPerform other job duties as the job demandsPosition Requirements
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in counseling, social service, or related fieldExperience managing a caseload attentively and efficientlySatisfactory completion of state and federal required criminal history checksEligible for an Ohio substitute teaching licenseDesirable experience and credentials :
Valid state Social Worker license (LSW, LPC, LISW, etc.) or license eligibleExperience working with urban high school / adolescents between ages 16-21Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, staff, and business contacts as requiredExhibits flexibility about workload and priorities and exhibit effective organizational / administrative skills community settingAbility to work in a diverse educational community settingKnowledge of community resources including government, health, and other agenciesAbility to manage and communicate with difficult or emotional students, staff, parents, and community membersAbility to be an active listener and critical thinker and make sound judgments after all available information has been gathered or communicatedAbility to work well under pressure and effectively prioritize and execute tasks to meet deadlines consistentlyWorking Conditions
Interaction with students, staff, and parents / guardiansInteraction with colleagues at other school locations through on and off-site workgroups, training, and other professional development and through web conferencesAbility to travel as neededAll in-person professional development opportunities must be attended in person
Dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and to handle other computer and other technology related componentsIn person and on site at campus and community locationsRequirements
All FusionEd Career Prep School SystemsUniform with school logo (provided by Career Prep)Physical ability to lift up to 25 poundsStanding for extended periods of time, sitting occasionallyAbility to move around the buildingFamily Advocates must complete all training modules in the Family Advocate Training Google ClassroomOpen Date
2 / 26 / 2025
Full-Time / Part-Time
Full-Time
Tags
social service, student programs, family services, living skills, support groups, FES reports, FES, social worker, licensed social worker, LSW, LPC, LISW
Regional Coverage
This position is currently accepting applications.
