School Program Liaison - Community Networker/Job Developer

Do you consider yourself to be great at networking? Do you enjoy cultivating relationships with community partners and business owners? Do you have a passion for helping youth? If so, this might be the perfect part-time position for you! Santa Barbara Unified School District is currently in need of a Job Developer / School Program Liaison within our Special Education department and our "Bridges" program. The Bridges program is a collaboration with the Department of Rehabilitation; the program is focused on building partnerships to transition high school students with disabilities to employment and/or post secondary education. The purpose of this position is to serve as a liaison creating job and career exploration opportunities. Our selected candidate will be approaching employers, agencies, and organizations in the Santa Barbara community to establish these relationships. Coaching students to prepare them for the interviewing and work experience may also be a part of this position. Our ideal candidate will have a strong sales mindset, an energetic and professional approach, and a proven ability to create and continually cultivate positive relationships. The position is 6 hours a day/30 hours a week, Monday through Friday, 12 months of the year. The shift hours will typically be from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. 

Classified Job Description

Title: School Program Liaison

Salary Schedule Range: 36a
Hourly rate: $25.64 to $30.51 an hour to start, DOE

Reporting: Reports to an assigned supervisor.

Employment Status: Part-time / 6 hours a day / 30 hours a week. 

Location: Secondary school site; San Marcos High School, Santa Barbara High School, and Dos Pueblos High School.

Essential Functions:

Assist students with a variety of college preparatory study programs, testing, application requirements, and/or assist students with vocational or career opportunities, job leads, applications and placement. 

Coordinate and schedule meetings with counselors, administrators, college or university representatives or local business owners. 

Develop and conduct career seminars or information meetings; assist students with research activities related to college or university educational programs, and/or assist students with career exploration or job searches. 

Set up, facilitate and accompany students on campus tours; assist students with the completion of admission documents, financial aid and related materials. 

Monitor and periodically evaluate student class placement and progress; assist in coordinating and overseeing tutorial programs, including recruiting, training and providing work direction to tutors. 

Participate in case review activities with Department of Rehabilitation counselors as required. 

Perform related duties as assigned.

Maintain punctual and consistent attendance.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

Primarily indoor work environment with some exposure to weather conditions during campus trips or travel in the local community.  

Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to monitor students and read a variety of documents; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard or other office equipment; ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, or reaching above the shoulders to store or retrieve materials.  

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the goals and objectives of the Department of Rehabilitation; knowledge of community resources and job placement and development practices. 

 

Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with students, District staff, Department of Rehabilitation staff, and work collaboratively with a number of stakeholders. 

Oral and written communications skills.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written directions. 

Ability to meet schedules and timelines.

Education, Training and Experience:

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by college-level coursework in counseling, psychology or related field, and two (2) years of experience in an educational setting, or demonstrated ability to fulfill the essential functions of the position. 

Additional Requirements:

 *This position is eligible for Interpreting/Translating premium pay

 

Salary : $26 - $31