Homeless Education Support Staff - TEMPORARY

Position

McKinney-Vento Homeless Education Prevention Support Staff

Classified - TEMPORARY

McKinney-Vento;
Federal Programs

District Office

Federal Program Director

$20/hr

Temporary position – not eligible for benefits

The primary responsibility is to assist the McKinney-Vento program in conducting housing assessments. Under the direction of the Federal Program Director and McKinney-Vento Liaison, the support staff processes assessments, student enrollments, and supports student and family needs. The role supports families in housing transition, prevents homelessness and performs other duties as assigned.

• Conduct assessments for families that may qualify for McKinney-Vento services.
• Provide excellent customer service, communication, and organization of families’ needs and resources.
• Refer and connect families to district and community resources as needed.
• Attend training and remain knowledgeable about homelessness, housing resources, application assistance, and preventing homelessness.
• Gather and collect information on families in need, their resources, and prevention of homelessness.
• Collaborate with all departments within the District Office.
• Translate documents from English to Spanish as requested, acting as a translator when applicable.
• Handle information and records responsibly and confidentially.
• Perform all job duties professionally and confidentially.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.
• This job may be performed remotely if the employee can demonstrate high efficiency with remote work and receives prior approval from the Director of Federal Programs.

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To perform the job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made for disabilities.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Degrees in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, education, or related field given preference.
• Strong bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of homeless education program, homeless prevention, and support of at-risk families.

• Adept at working with adolescents, adults, and at‑risk families experiencing homelessness.
• Works well with students, staff, and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Can work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Maintains confidentiality of staff, students, and community members.

Ability to read, interpret, and write documents, interpret governmental regulations, write routine reports and correspondence, present information, and respond to questions. Proficient in oral and written English and Spanish preferred.

Demonstrates sound judgment and takes appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.

Consistently responds to changing situations flexibly to meet current needs, reprioritizes work as necessary, organizes job functions and work area to complete varied assignments within established time frames.

Ability to perform basic math functions.

Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions given in written, oral, or diagram form, define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Knowledge of various computer software applications or ability to learn word processing (Microsoft Office), spreadsheets (Excel), and basic web editing.

Continuously required to sit; occasionally walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 20 pounds. Requires close vision and speech communication.

Works mostly inside; meets deadlines with severe time constraints.

This is a temporary position lasting until October 30, 2026. Employee works 20 hours per week during business hours, with some evening appointments.

Nampa School District #131 is an equal opportunity employer/educator with an alcohol, drug and tobacco free environment, and does not unlawfully discriminate. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those requiring reasonable accommodations to the application or interview process should notify a representative. The information provided complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and is not an exhaustive list of duties for this position.

The employment relationship is at‑will.