2026-27 McKinney Vento Family Advocate-Rocky Mountain High School

SUMMARY

Responsible for promoting academic achievement for all students at a specific site(s) who qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act by serving as a liaison between families, schools, and the community. Facilitate positive family-school relationships in collaboration with school administration and staff to implement a comprehensive parent and student engagement program to support students' social and academic success. Services for students are flexible and varied based on need and include community resource referrals. This can include intensive case-management work to support families and students in need. Work to remove all unique barriers for students experiencing homelessness with emphasis on enrollment, attendance, and school success.

Job Tasks

• Assume McKinney-Vento contact duties or share McKinney-Vento contact duties if assigned to multiple sites.
• Identify, case-manage, support, and monitor outcomes for families and students.
• Build a team at the school and help the school team provide a welcoming environment for families, ensure educational rights, and remove barriers.
• Engage parents and foster a site Family, School, Community Partnership (FSCP) team.
• Work with site FSCP team, students and families on academic challenges and provide school resources to ensure individual student progress towards advancement and graduation.
• Connect families and students to teachers, counselors, administration, and other school staff as needed.
• Develop and maintain relationships between students, families, school, feeder McKinney contacts, and district and community resources, including providing appropriate information and referrals for families and students in need of assistance.
• Support facilitation of ongoing staff development training at the site(s) to define and review the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and how it applies to their site(s).
• Attend McKinney meetings and attend professional development sessions related to role.

Education, Experience, and Licenses Required

• High school diploma or equivalent required;
• Associate degree or two-year college certificate in social work or related field preferred;
• Three or more years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting, community service or outreach program required;
• Experience working with at-risk and culturally diverse populations preferred;
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable;
• Criminal background check required for hire;
• Valid Colorado driver's license.