What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foster/Homeless Youth Educational Liaison position at Santa Cruz County Office of Education?
Foster/Homeless Youth Educational Liaison at Santa Cruz County Office Of Education
Application Deadline
3/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/27/2025
Contact
Ana De Leon-Romero
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$5,124 - $6,473 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule (Salary range placement depends on education/experience).
Length of Work Year
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will support the FosterEd/SIT (Students in Transition) programs. This position will be assigned to the Student Support Services Department: Under the general direction of the assigned administrator, work with a broad framework of standard policies and procedures to improve the educational outcome of children and youth in foster care. Serve as a liaison between the County Office, school districts, students, families and outside agencies regarding needed support, services and assistance. Exercise no supervision over County Office staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the complete job description. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, therapy, social work or education. Experience: Four years of experience working with at-risk youth and their families in a counseling environment. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the complete job description. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, therapy, social work or education. Experience: Four years of experience working with at-risk youth and their families in a counseling environment. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. Information from the Department: This position would work collaboratively with at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, educators, social workers, CASAs, housing collaboratives, family members, mental health professionals, resource families, as well as various community partner organizations on many fronts noted below, all to ensure that individual foster and homeless youth’s educational needs are met. This candidate would be trauma-informed and have knowledge of the knowledge of laws protecting students experiencing homelessness and familiarity with community resources that support unhoused students and families, including social services, shelters, and benefits. They will meet with families and students in the field and have the ability to present to a variety of audiences while representing the program in the community. The candidate would also organize, schedule, and facilitate in-person meetings of the adults involved in individual foster or homeless youth’s education to develop an educational case plan. Other duties include ensuring relevant educational information and goals are included in youth’s case plans and that educational strengths and areas of need are communicated to appropriate service providers, agencies, and organizations. They would also facilitate ongoing collaboration and communication of all educational team members for each child through an online case management system. Under the supervision of a program lead staff and COE management, the position will also participate in regular meetings with the foster education team in Santa Cruz County, with independent project evaluators, with outside agency partners, and occasionally with foster youth consultants and experts at statewide and national advocacy organizations. Work with project staff to ensure appropriate data is collected and processes are documented to allow for project evaluation and replication. Form and facilitate educational teams to assess the educational strengths and challenges of foster youth to determine needed support services and assistance. Provide case management and advocacy for foster and homeless youth. Work with foster and homeless youth caregivers to build their capacity to be effective educational advocates. Support parents, caregivers, and youth on educational issues. Make appropriate referrals for services. Electronically track services and referrals. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please do contact Hayley Newman, School Climate and Wellness Manager for further information at hnewman@santacruzcoe.org
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. Information from the Department: This position would work collaboratively with at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, educators, social workers, CASAs, housing collaboratives, family members, mental health professionals, resource families, as well as various community partner organizations on many fronts noted below, all to ensure that individual foster and homeless youth’s educational needs are met. This candidate would be trauma-informed and have knowledge of the knowledge of laws protecting students experiencing homelessness and familiarity with community resources that support unhoused students and families, including social services, shelters, and benefits. They will meet with families and students in the field and have the ability to present to a variety of audiences while representing the program in the community. The candidate would also organize, schedule, and facilitate in-person meetings of the adults involved in individual foster or homeless youth’s education to develop an educational case plan. Other duties include ensuring relevant educational information and goals are included in youth’s case plans and that educational strengths and areas of need are communicated to appropriate service providers, agencies, and organizations. They would also facilitate ongoing collaboration and communication of all educational team members for each child through an online case management system. Under the supervision of a program lead staff and COE management, the position will also participate in regular meetings with the foster education team in Santa Cruz County, with independent project evaluators, with outside agency partners, and occasionally with foster youth consultants and experts at statewide and national advocacy organizations. Work with project staff to ensure appropriate data is collected and processes are documented to allow for project evaluation and replication. Form and facilitate educational teams to assess the educational strengths and challenges of foster youth to determine needed support services and assistance. Provide case management and advocacy for foster and homeless youth. Work with foster and homeless youth caregivers to build their capacity to be effective educational advocates. Support parents, caregivers, and youth on educational issues. Make appropriate referrals for services. Electronically track services and referrals. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please do contact Hayley Newman, School Climate and Wellness Manager for further information at hnewman@santacruzcoe.org
Links Related To This Job
Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.
Application Deadline
3/12/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
2/27/2025
Contact
Ana De Leon-Romero
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Pay Range
$5,124 - $6,473 Monthly
Add'l Salary Info
Based on the 2024-2025 Classified Salary Schedule (Salary range placement depends on education/experience).
Length of Work Year
40 hours per week/ 12 months per year/ 1 FTE
Employment Type
Full Time
Job Summary
Job Summary
This position will support the FosterEd/SIT (Students in Transition) programs. This position will be assigned to the Student Support Services Department: Under the general direction of the assigned administrator, work with a broad framework of standard policies and procedures to improve the educational outcome of children and youth in foster care. Serve as a liaison between the County Office, school districts, students, families and outside agencies regarding needed support, services and assistance. Exercise no supervision over County Office staff.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the complete job description. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, therapy, social work or education. Experience: Four years of experience working with at-risk youth and their families in a counseling environment. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Requirements / Qualifications
Please read the complete job description. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in counseling, therapy, social work or education. Experience: Four years of experience working with at-risk youth and their families in a counseling environment. License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license and appropriate vehicle operation insurance.
Application Procedures: Applicants must submit a completed application and are encouraged to attach a résumé to the application material. Qualified applicants will be invited to a written examination (50%). Those passing the written examination will be invited to an oral examination covering the knowledge and skills required (50%). An eligibility list will be established and the top three ranks of candidates will be interviewed for final consideration and appointment. The eligibility list established will remain in effect for a period of six (6) months unless it no longer exists due to an insufficient number of available candidates. If an applicant needs reasonable accommodation, we must be informed prior to the administration of the test. If selected, fingerprinting is required. You will need to supply our office with a negative tuberculosis test clearance. The certificate is good for a four-year period. You can have the test done through the Santa Cruz Health Department, Doctors on Duty Clinic or by calling a physician or a clinic of your choice.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. Information from the Department: This position would work collaboratively with at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, educators, social workers, CASAs, housing collaboratives, family members, mental health professionals, resource families, as well as various community partner organizations on many fronts noted below, all to ensure that individual foster and homeless youth’s educational needs are met. This candidate would be trauma-informed and have knowledge of the knowledge of laws protecting students experiencing homelessness and familiarity with community resources that support unhoused students and families, including social services, shelters, and benefits. They will meet with families and students in the field and have the ability to present to a variety of audiences while representing the program in the community. The candidate would also organize, schedule, and facilitate in-person meetings of the adults involved in individual foster or homeless youth’s education to develop an educational case plan. Other duties include ensuring relevant educational information and goals are included in youth’s case plans and that educational strengths and areas of need are communicated to appropriate service providers, agencies, and organizations. They would also facilitate ongoing collaboration and communication of all educational team members for each child through an online case management system. Under the supervision of a program lead staff and COE management, the position will also participate in regular meetings with the foster education team in Santa Cruz County, with independent project evaluators, with outside agency partners, and occasionally with foster youth consultants and experts at statewide and national advocacy organizations. Work with project staff to ensure appropriate data is collected and processes are documented to allow for project evaluation and replication. Form and facilitate educational teams to assess the educational strengths and challenges of foster youth to determine needed support services and assistance. Provide case management and advocacy for foster and homeless youth. Work with foster and homeless youth caregivers to build their capacity to be effective educational advocates. Support parents, caregivers, and youth on educational issues. Make appropriate referrals for services. Electronically track services and referrals. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please do contact Hayley Newman, School Climate and Wellness Manager for further information at hnewman@santacruzcoe.org
Comments and Other Information
Benefits: Employees assigned to this schedule are entitled to receive vision, dental and medical coverage for the employee and their dependents. Employees have a choice between various medical plans. Each plan may have an employee premium contribution amount for which the employee can utilize a tax sheltered Section 125 Plan. Retirement benefits are accrued through the Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS). CalPERS members are required to pay their portion of the retirement plan. The employee also receives long-term disability insurance and life insurance. For more information please review the Classified Summary of the Benefits Administration Page on the Santa Cruz County Office of Education website or read it on the link to the right under Links Related to this Job. Information from the Department: This position would work collaboratively with at the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, educators, social workers, CASAs, housing collaboratives, family members, mental health professionals, resource families, as well as various community partner organizations on many fronts noted below, all to ensure that individual foster and homeless youth’s educational needs are met. This candidate would be trauma-informed and have knowledge of the knowledge of laws protecting students experiencing homelessness and familiarity with community resources that support unhoused students and families, including social services, shelters, and benefits. They will meet with families and students in the field and have the ability to present to a variety of audiences while representing the program in the community. The candidate would also organize, schedule, and facilitate in-person meetings of the adults involved in individual foster or homeless youth’s education to develop an educational case plan. Other duties include ensuring relevant educational information and goals are included in youth’s case plans and that educational strengths and areas of need are communicated to appropriate service providers, agencies, and organizations. They would also facilitate ongoing collaboration and communication of all educational team members for each child through an online case management system. Under the supervision of a program lead staff and COE management, the position will also participate in regular meetings with the foster education team in Santa Cruz County, with independent project evaluators, with outside agency partners, and occasionally with foster youth consultants and experts at statewide and national advocacy organizations. Work with project staff to ensure appropriate data is collected and processes are documented to allow for project evaluation and replication. Form and facilitate educational teams to assess the educational strengths and challenges of foster youth to determine needed support services and assistance. Provide case management and advocacy for foster and homeless youth. Work with foster and homeless youth caregivers to build their capacity to be effective educational advocates. Support parents, caregivers, and youth on educational issues. Make appropriate referrals for services. Electronically track services and referrals. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. Please do contact Hayley Newman, School Climate and Wellness Manager for further information at hnewman@santacruzcoe.org
Links Related To This Job
- Classified Benefits Summary, 10-1-24
- View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem.
Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only.
- CalPERS Retirement Benefits
Salary : $5,124 - $6,473
