Student advocate

Company Overview

The Living Well Mission is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to providing essential social services and advocacy for families and children in need. Our mission is to empower individuals through support, education, and resources that foster resilience and well-being.

Summary

As a Student Advocate at The Living Well Mission, you will play a vital role in supporting students and their families through various challenges. This position is crucial in promoting the well-being of children while ensuring they have access to necessary resources and support systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between students, families, and educational institutions to address concerns and needs.
• Provide crisis intervention and conflict resolution support to students facing challenges.
• Assist families in navigating social services and educational resources effectively.
• Conduct assessments to identify student needs and develop individualized support plans.
• Collaborate with community organizations to enhance service delivery for students.
• Monitor student progress and adjust advocacy strategies as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of interactions and interventions for reporting purposes.
• Promote awareness of child welfare issues within the community.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Social Work, Psychology, Child Development or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience in crisis intervention or conflict management with children or families.
• Strong understanding of child protective services and child welfare policies.
• Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with students and families.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people.
• Experience in social work or related fields is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with behavioral health concepts is a plus.
• Compassionate approach towards supporting children and families.

If you are passionate about advocating for students and making a difference in their lives, we invite you to apply today to join our dedicated team at The Living Well Mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & JOB DUTIES: GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Attend weekly staff meetings.

Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers.

Communicate with the Center Director daily.

Initiate and maintain positive relationships with school staff , after school staff, parents and students

Maintain accurate documentation of attendance, absences and emergency information on each child.

Build relationships with students and parents to be able to advocate for the well being of the child.

Build relationships and make referrals to community resources for the student's well being.

RESPONSIBILITIES WHEN INTERACTING WITH CHILDREN:

Consistently demonstrate positive interaction with all children;

Talk to them and treat them with dignity and respect

Consistently demonstrate positive discipline; teach and redirect rather than scolding or reprimanding them; firmly and consistently enforce the rules.

Express clear expectations and hold children accountable for adhering to them

Help children to develop a positive self-esteem and sense of self-worth

Consistently demonstrate and reinforce the values of caring, respect, honesty and responsibility

Introduce yourself to parents and communicate with them regularly regarding program information: schedule changes, permission slips

Communicate on a daily basis regarding the behavior of their children positive and negative Encourage parents to participate or volunteer in special events

Express appreciation for their interest in their child(s) participation in the program

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

Must have the ability to demonstrate and/or show competency in the following areas: Supervising youth and presenting positive role modeling through all interactions with program participants.

To keep confidences, loyalties and practice professionalism

Be reliable and dependable

Work a flexible schedule to meet program staffing/planning needs.

Must pass CPR/AED/1st Aid certification and mandated reporter training by an approved provider within 3 months from original date of hire and maintain certification while employed.

Exercise mature judgment and sound decision making.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS: The Student Advocate will present a competent and positive image of The Living Well Mission through the professional and safe coordination of all After School programming, quantified by completion of the key areas of responsibility and continuous improvement of the systems.

In addition the Student Advocate will exhibit and represent behaviors consistent with the expectations within the The Living Well mission competency guidelines listed below: Accepts and demonstrates the The Living Well Mission values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

COMPENSATION: This is a grant funded position and will be reviewed each year.

Personnel policy governs work conditions and benefits. The first 90 days of employment are considered a trial period at which time performance will be evaluated by the Executive Director.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $24.15 per hour

Expected hours: 30 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• working with Middle Schoolers and families: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• Bilingual (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Penn Yan, NY 14527 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Penn Yan, NY 14527: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24