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Job Number 3300053911
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POSITION : Career Development Liaison / Community Navigator - 12-Month Position
Provisional Appointment pending successful placement on Civil Service List
Please see attached job specification
QUALIFICATIONS :
This is a responsible position involving informal counseling and interacting with students who are seeking to obtain a career or college opportunities after high school. An incumbent will carry out assignments as a liaison between participants, families, and employers. Work is performed under the direct supervision of an administrative employee of higher rank, with considerable leeway for independent judgment in carrying out assignments. Does related work as required. Due to the nature of the duties required hours may flex or vary as a result of the tasks and duties necessary.
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either :
- Successful completions of sixty (60) semester credit hours in Education, Human Services, or
Business Administration from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university. OR
Two (2) years of experience involving direct client contact in the delivery of services in a humanservices agency or program.
JOB DUTIES : HIGH SCHOOL :
Establishes trusting relationships and serves as point of contact for referred familiesConducts relationship-building home visits
Works with leadership and school staff to maintain a school culture where families are welcomed and made to feel they belong on campusMeets with students and employers to educate them on career information and vocational assistanceWorks closely with students, colleges, high school personnel and community to increase student's success ratesWorks with students individually and in small groups and assists with identifying and researching careers, occupations and related educational requirementsAssists students and employers with routine and general questions regarding programs and servicesAssists students with completion of necessary formsHelps students to develop soft skills, job-finding skills and refer to jobsDocuments and maintains files on student involvement and attendance in activities related to Career Development and Occupational Studies Credential requirementsMeets with supervisor to exchange observation concerning student and family interactions to maintain effective client relations;Participation in monthly PLC meetings
Analyzing data from surveysActive member of their building's Family & Community Engagement TeamConfers with parents, district staff and community partners to exchange observations concerning students' interactionsWorks with parents, district staff and community partners to support the needs of studentsCompiles and presents outreach and educational materials in the form of pamphlets, videos, reports, and weekly bulletins for distribution;Maintains a family resource area
Contributes to school newsletter and collaborates with district media specialistAssists with job fairs or college fairs within and outside of the schoolsOrganizes visits to colleges, trade schools, job shadowing, meetings and other informational trainings for studentsResearches resources to provide translation services on behalf of staff, students and families when requestedAttends meetings, addresses public groups and participates in other public relations activities as requiredAttends school team meetings and professional development opportunities to stay current on evidence-based best practicesPresent on trust building for hard to reach families to grade-levels
Stay up-to-date about the work of family leadership groups (PTA / PTO)Performs miscellaneous work as required by the duties assigned within the work activities.MIDDLE SCHOOL / ELEMENTARY SCHOOL :
Establishes trusting relationships and serves as point of contact for referred familiesConducts relationship-building home visits
Works with leadership and school staff to maintain a school culture where families are welcomed and made to feel they belong on campusWorks closely with school personnel, family, and community to increase referred student's success ratesDaily average attendance
Behavioral and social / emotional healthWorks with students referred by school leaders individually and in small groups to develop skills to increase academic achievementSupports students and families on caseload with routine and general questions regarding community agencies and services;Referrals to appropriate agencies or wraparound supports
Assist families in completing necessary paperwork and formsHelps students to develop social skills that will set them up for success at the middle school / high school levelMeets with supervisor to exchange observations concerning student and family interactions to maintain effective relationshipsParticipation in monthly PLC meetings
Analyzing data from surveysActive member of their building's Family & Community Engagement TeamConfers with parents, district staff and community partners to exchange observations concerning students' interactionsWorks with parents, district staff and community partners to support the needs of studentsCompiles and presents outreach and educational materials in the form of pamphlets, videos, reports, and weekly bulletins for distribution;Maintains a family resource area
Contribute to school newsletter and collaborate with district media specialistAssists with community resource fairs within family and community engagement eventsSupports visits to middle school / high school programming sites and other informational opportunities for students and familiesResearches resources to provide translation services on behalf of staff, students and families when requestedAttends school team meetings and professional development opportunities to stay current on evidence-based best practicesDeliver capacity-building opportunities for school personnel that help build trust with harder to reach families
Stay up-to-date about the work of family leadership groups (PTA / PTO)Performs miscellaneous work as required by the duties assigned within the work activities.Civil Service Application
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Itinerant Location Districtwide
Salary : From 41075.00
Salary : To 41075.00
Salary Competitive Y
Appointment Status Provisional
Contact Person's Email HR@jpsny.org
