McKinney-Vento Resource Outreach Navigator - Part Time

Job Duties

• Knowledgeable of MV law and guidance, the role of the MV liaisons in the LEAs, the needs and challenges experienced by those experiencing homelessness, and cross-agency collaboration.
• Working collaboratively with the MV Regional Coordinator and local school district liaisons to support students and families experiencing homelessness.
• Researching and collaborating with non-education partners to provide resources for families experiencing homelessness.
• Increasing the identification of and outreach to children and families experiencing homelessness.
• Aiding liaisons in reducing educational barriers such as academic achievement and absences of students experiencing homelessness.
• Aiding in coordinating services for unaccompanied homeless youth, such as social services, mental health, medical healthcare, and housing needs.
• Supporting LEA homeless liaisons with planning, promoting and implementing parent and family engagement in education among families experiencing homelessness.
• Supporting district liaisons in providing awareness of McKinney-Vento program and the impact of homelessness in communities.
• Understanding the process of Dispute Resolution.
• Understanding the school district transportation responsibilities within McKinney-Vento ACT and supporting liaisons in the process.
• Aiding in collecting reporting and analyzing data to support local, regional and state data needs including completion of the End of Year Report.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education
• Master's degree in a Social services related field preferred
• Experience: 5 or more years' professional experience working with at-risk populations