Youth Education Advocate

About the role

Some young people face homelessness, instability, and barriers that make succeeding in school difficult. They need someone who will see their potential, build trust, show up for them, and help them find a path forward. This is more than a job. It takes a special person who is patient, compassionate, persistent, and willing to show up when a young person needs them most.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support youth eligible for McKinney-Vento services and protections.
• Engage youth face-to-face in school to build relationships, provide support, and address barriers to educational success.
• Provide assessments, advocacy, guidance, case management, and service coordination.
• Support youth with school attendance, transportation, meals, scholarships, career exploration, and post-secondary planning.
• Support youth participating in Youth Housing Assistance Programs.
• Conduct outreach and visits to schools, shelters, homes, and community locations.
• Monitor progress and maintain accurate, timely documentation.
• Collaborate with schools, SCC staff, shelters, and community partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Rehabilitation, Special Education, Health Education, or a related human services field plus two years of related professional experience, OR Master's degree in one of the above fields plus one year of professional experience in child welfare, social services, youth services, education, or a related field.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and insurability.
• Successful completion of required background checks.
• Flexible schedule.
• Knowledge of community resources.

Benefits

• 12-month salary with an 11-month work schedule.
• Summer month off.
• 5 weeks of PTO during your first year.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel.
• Professional development and ongoing training.
• Coaching, mentorship, and clinical supervision support when applicable.

Pay

$49,000–$52,000 annual salary