Districtwide Refugee Advocate​/Recruiter- FTE - Grant Funded

Refugee Advocate/Recruiter

Identify, recruit and enroll eligible Refugee students residing in the Fayette County Public School District ages 3-22 years old, who qualify for Refugee services per the federal and state statutes.

• Explain federal regulations pertaining to the Refugee education program; provide parent/guardian with a description of the Refugee Program and an explanation and purpose of the industrial survey.
• Abide by standard procedures and practices contained in the State Identification and Recruitment Handbook and other directives issued by the State Department of Education.
• Attend recruiter meetings and other training sessions sponsored by the District or by the State Department of Education.
• Identify eligible Refugee students residing within the boundaries of the Fayette County Public Schools; work flexible hours to reach Refugee population, using discretion in determining when a Refugee advocate should accompany you on a home visit.
• Complete Certificate of Eligibility and Health Data Entry Forms; obtain a parent signature for documentation of eligibility for eligible students; submit completed and signed Certificates of Eligibility and Health Data Entry forms to assigned staff.
• Work under the supervision of a Refugee Advocate; assist school principals, teachers, secretaries and nurses in maintaining related records.
• Communicate between home and school, continually striving to maintain positive communication.
• Assist Refugee Advocate with the recruitment of parents for membership in the Parent Advisory Council and with related activities.
• Provide or facilitate supportive services to Refugee children or to their families as necessary; enable Refugee children to receive a sound education.
• Document, maintain, and keep a daily log to include mileage and time of all activities such as home visits, assisting with PAC meetings, transportation of parents/guardians, or other activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of Student Support as it relates to the Refugee Program.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate in more than one language or the willingness to learn to communicate in more than one language at the novice level of proficiency.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular attendance.

• Federal regulations pertaining to the Refugee Education Program.
• Correct oral and written usage of English and a designated second language.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Public speaking techniques.
• Laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
• Applicable sections of the Kentucky Administrative Regulations and other applicable laws.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Read, write, translate and interpret English and Spanish.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner.
• Plan and organize work.
• Maintain routine records and prepare reports.
• Work confidentially with discretion.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. Certificate; two years of college preferred;
• One year of experience working with multi-cultural clientele; bilingual in English and Spanish

• Valid Kentucky Drivers License

This job requires flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends.

• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50 pounds