HMAR; Mobile and At-Risk Caseworker - Grant Psition

Job Title

HMAR Program (Highly Mobile & At-Risk) Caseworker - 1YR GRANT POSITION

205 DAYS

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Assist the Highly Mobile & At-Risk (HMAR) Student Program to meet local, state, and federal policies. Work under the supervision of HMAR Coordinator and HMAR Counselor.

Education / Certification

• High School Diploma
• College Associates

Knowledge of general technology systems

• Must be able to work effectively and efficiently with many people (parents/guardians, campus staff, district staff and community partners)
• Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, SharePoint, Outlook, Teams and Loop)
• Bilingual (Written and oral communication in Spanish)
• Software:
  Skyward, SharePoint/TEAMS

• Administrative & Technical Responsibilities
  • Manage Microsoft Suite applications, including SharePoint and shared drive organization.
  • Oversee the Campus Referral Process and maintain accurate, compliant documentation.
  • Complete PEIMS coding in accordance with Texas Education Agency (TEA) standards.
  • Attend TEA and Region IV TEHCY Trainings.
  • Process payroll for HMAR staff.
  • Manage grant-related purchasing, printing orders, and documentation across all assigned programs.
  • Prepare journal entries for student tuition vouchers.
  • Process transportation payments for contracted service providers.
• Grant & Financial Management
  • Administer and manage grant funds for Federal, State and Local grant.
  • Ensure proper financial tracking, shadow budget, allowable expenditures, and compliance with federal, state, and district requirements.
  • Collaborate with Accounting, Finance, Grants, Payroll and Purchasing Departments to support budget and grant management processes.
  • Maintain physical and digital files, reports, and documentation required for auditing and compliance.
• Case Management
  • Work closely with Attendance Clerks, Campus Case Managers, and school counselors to provide technical support for enrolling highly mobile students.
  • Support the HMAR Team with campus and regional dispute resolutions.
  • Gather and prepare documentation for Residency Verification files.
  • Maintain supplemental service requests and ensure auditable documentation.
• PEIMS & Data Integrity
  • Collect and submit PEIMS data in alignment with TEA's PEIMS Data Standards.
  • Work collaboratively with campus and district personnel to organize, validate, and prepare PEIMS submissions according to state deadlines.
• Transportation
  • Manage Emergency Transportation for McKinney-Vento Students.
  • Assist HMAR Coordinator with PISD McKinney-Vento School of Origin Transportation services.
  • Manage and process payment process for supplemental transportation services.
• Collaboration, Compliance & Communication
  • Maintain effective communication with colleagues, students, families, and community partners.
  • Protect student and family confidentiality in compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
  • Attend regional and state TEA TEHCY training to remain current on program requirements.
  • Comply with all local, state, and federal policies and compliance procedures.

Prolonged use of computer; steady phone interactions; moderate standing, walking, and bending.