Student Liaison

Overview

STUDENT LIAISON  SCHOOL YEAR (2754)

Location:

CAMELBACK HIGH SCHOOL

Summary:

The Student Liaison serves as a support and resource for the students and their progress. The Student Liaison gathers information on students regarding attendance, discipline referrals and other referrals for early intervention; manages referrals for support groups and/or other related interventions, works with parents/guardians and counselors to provide appropriate intervention to promote success in school, career, and life.

• Conducts intake interviews with students referred by school staff, parents, or reports. Contacts students and parents to determine needs and provide appropriate resources. Uses prescribed forms to document all pertinent information.
• Runs and analyzes reports to identify students with attendance, discipline, referral, or other issues that will interfere with student success.
• Based on referrals, report analysis, intake interviews, etc., works with appropriate school and District support and intervention staff to determine intervention methods.
• Sets up appointments between identified student and a counselor or social worker to ensure early and effective interventions.
• Uses case management skills to ensure students are receiving early interventions. Provide follow up and regular monitoring of students who are referred for intervention.
• Conducts screening interviews, using prescribed form, for those students referred to support groups.
• Collects referrals from staff, students, or parents for support groups held on campus and shares the information with the support group coordinator(s).
• Maintains records of students who have been identified as a no show or dropout; attempts to re-engage students to continue their educational career.
• Notifies parent or guardian(s) via phone calls, letters, or email; documents all attempted contact in prescribed contact logs.
• Conducts exit interviews to gather information on students who have stopped attending school; regularly compiles and shares this information with counseling department.
• Maintains and updates confidential student files including attendance, discipline, teacher concerns and any other pertinent information. Utilizes student liaison database to document interventions. Collects statistics and data for dropout prevention reports and/or district-level reports.
• Supports the relationship between the Phoenix Union High School District and the public by demonstrating courteous and professional behavior when interacting with students, parents, visitors, and school staff; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records, and school information; follows Governing Board Policies; performs all other related duties as required or assigned.

The above essential functions are intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities and not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class.

Education, Training, and Experience Guidelines:

High School diploma or GED equivalent;
Associate's degree preferred; AND two years of experience in social work or related field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Fluency in language of the target population to be served is preferred.

License and Certification Requirements:

Possess an active Arizona Department of Public Safety IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card or obtain one within the first 90 workdays of employment.

• Skill in case management and knowledge of campus agencies
• Skill in working in a liaison capacity with campus staff
• Skill in the assessment and referral of students in need of social services
• Ability to implement de-escalation practices and methods
• Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare summary reports
• Skill in spreadsheet management and student information system
• Ability to type and enter data with speed and accuracy to perform functions effectively
• Skill in planning, prioritizing, and completing assignments with minimum supervision
• Skill in writing professional reports and correspondence from brief instructions
• Skill in…