SYAnticipated Student Special Svc Advocate

Class Title

Student Special Services Advocate

Reviews school records and identifies, visits, and counsels at‑risk young adults and school‑aged parents who have dropped out of school, for the purpose of encouraging their return to school; confers with school counselors and clients to establish educational programs suitable to school‑aged parents' lifestyles; develops resource networks and accompanies clients to social service agencies which provide services and referrals to clients;

assists clients in enrolling in G.E.D. courses, evening school courses, and job training programs; confers with employers of at‑risk young adults and school‑aged parents to discuss possibility of reducing work hours to allow clients to continue their education; maintains client case files and provides follow‑up services; assists in compiling periodic activity reports for submission to supervisory staff and program government funding sources;

meets with community organizations to distribute literature and explain available services; may counsel student‑athletes to ensure they meet college academic entrance requirements.

• Graduation from an accredited institution with an Associate's degree or successful completion of two years of college‑level coursework at an accredited college or university, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible experience in community or social service organizations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Considerable knowledge of the functions of social service agencies, sensitivity to the needs of at‑risk young adults and school‑aged parents, and knowledge of the concepts of social service program development.
• Ability to work with and for at‑risk young adults and school‑aged parents, establish and expand community and service networks, and maintain accurate records.
• Good oral and written communication skills, thorough skill in evaluating and meeting the social service needs of at‑risk young adults and school‑aged parents, and skill in coordinating the efforts of various social service agencies and community organizations.
• Physical requirements:
  
  light work – up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally or up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. The position is rated as Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree or requires sitting most of the time but involves pushing or pulling arm controls.

• Medical Plan Options, Pharmacy, Vision, Behavioral Health & EAP, Employee Wellness Program.
• Basic Life Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Pension Plans, Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Spot Pet Insurance.