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Summary
Under the supervision of the Student and Family Resources Administration and Jr. High Family Advocate Coordinator, the Jr. High Family Advocate will provide intervention services to at-risk Jr. High aged students, their families, and their schools. Provides individual tracking and mentoring of students referred to the school Local Case Management team, acting as an advocate and mentor for students referred to the team for behavior, identified trauma history, attendance, and academic obstacles. Serves as a direct liaison between the school team and families in bridging resources to promote student success. The Jr. High Family Advocate will track the total number of students and families served each semester/year in addition to student data on behavior, attendance, academic progress, and impact of wrap-around services for the student and family.

Location
Dept Of Student Services

Reference #
2025-214B

Close Date
03/03/2025

Description
Classified job announcement for all applicants. Applications must be submitted no later than Monday, March 3, 2025. 29.5 hours per week /178 days per year/Salary Grade 11 - $23.59 per hour (Support Salary Table 2024 - 2025). This is a grant-funded position. [Promotions result in a minimum 5% increase]

General Function
Under the supervision of the Student and Family Resources Administration and Jr. High Family Advocate Coordinator, the Jr. High Family Advocate will provide intervention services to at-risk Jr. High aged students, their families, and their schools. Provides individual tracking and mentoring of students referred to the school Local Case Management team, acting as an advocate and mentor for students referred to the team for behavior, identified trauma history, attendance, and academic obstacles. Serves as a direct liaison between the school team and families in bridging resources to promote student success. The Jr. High Family Advocate will track the total number of students and families served each semester/year in addition to student data on behavior, attendance, academic progress, and impact of wrap-around services for the student and family.

Educational Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field.

Knowledge and Ability

1. Knowledge of human behavior and the development process and its various stages.
2. Working knowledge of current community resources.
3. Understanding and sensitivity toward unique populations including the economically-disadvantaged, single-parent families, non-traditional families, cultural and linguistic diversity, and awareness of their individual needs.
4. Ability to recommend appropriate intervention and emergency assistance to families in crisis.
5. Excellent communication skills.
6. Ability to facilitate and teach workshops.
7. Knowledge of Child Abuse Reporting procedures.
8. Strong organizational skills.
9. Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
10. Second language desirable.

Licenses/Certification

1. Driver's license.

For questions regarding this position please call Jenny Gatrell, MSW, Supervisor Family Service Workers at 801-402-5914.

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