Homeless and Foster Care Liaison

Johnston County Public Schools Student Services
- Smithfield, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

Johnston County Public Schools Student Services
- Smithfield, North Carolina Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Johnston County Public Schools, and North Carolina School Jobs

Job : 5931655

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

POSITION: Homeless and Foster Care Liaison

LOCATION: West Campus Annex

SALARY: State Salary Schedule

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: 10 Months

KNOWLEDGE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, responsible for coordinating the McKinney Vento program and Foster Care support; ensuring that all qualifying students are identified and mandated support is provided.
• Under general supervision, responsible for serving as a liaison for JCPS between schools, Department of Social Services, families and community groups to assure the delivery of mandated services for children in foster care and that they are supported in the school setting.
• Has knowledge of school organizations and community providers.
• Obtain and maintain required data for McKinney Vento and Foster Care reporting to North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, grants and other parties as deemed necessary.
• Help to coordinate and direct Best Interest Determination meetings for JCPS students.
• Has ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, school staff, community members and state organizations in written and oral presentation.
• Participate in community and regional committees that support identified students and communicate out to JCPS teams new information and resources.
• Assist site staff with the identification of homeless and at-risk students and maintain ongoing documentation concerning their residency status.
• Assist site staff with the identification of students in foster care and maintain ongoing documentation concerning their status and location.
• Identify, certify and support the needs of homeless students while working with different teams to ensure the delivery of mandated services to facilitate students' attendance and access to appropriate education.
• Communicate directly with high school students identified as McKinney Vento or Foster Care to ensure they have the needed support to graduate high school and know the resources for their post-graduation plan.
• Assist families with transportation, school supplies, emergency clothing, referrals to medical, dental, mental health or other services that they may need through area providers through direct practice, team coordination and referrals.
• Conduct staff and community education on homeless and foster care youth needs and requirements for the education system.
• Make home visits as necessary.
• Maintain professional practice and development and stay current with laws, regulations and policies which impact homeless students, at-risk youth, and students in foster care through a variety of meetings, conferences, seminars and workshops and share that information with district staff.
• Support and implement Board of Education policy as related to school and student situations and communicate this information to students, family, and community members as necessary.
• Work independently, with minimal supervision and guidance, in performing all assigned responsibilities in an efficient and correct manner.
• While this document is an initial outline of the duties that will be required of this position, the employee's final job duties are subject to change at any time due to the discretion of the supervisor. It is a job requirement of all employees to complete other duties as assigned.

ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND

EXPERIENCE:

• Must hold or be eligible…