Student Advocate West40 Intermediate Service Center #2 - 3.4 Maywood, IL Job Details Full-time From $52,000 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 403(b) Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Bilingual At-risk student support experience in school social work High school experience Family collaboration in education Emergency response in crisis intervention Family advocacy in school social work Bachelor's degree Collaboration with other professionals for student support Working with students Coordination of services case management method Student advocacy Conflict management Student support Parent communication in school administration Organizational skills Adolescents Working with families Family communication in school social work Full Job Description To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Organization and case management skills Ability to work independently in a variety of different settings Willingness to persist with students, despite their behavior and decision -making Advocacy skills, including the ability to negotiate, compromise, and confront conflict Ability to cooperate and communicate effectively with students, families, and school personnel Ability to cooperate with families and school staff Ability to professionally respond to crisis Must be able to pass an Illinois State and Federal criminal background check, and Faith's Law Employment History review.

Reports To:

Site Coordinator /

Area Director Education:

Bachelor's Degree with experience working with at risk adolescents. Bi-lingual preferred.

Job Goal:

To provide students with a positive pattern of engagement at school, fuel motivation, and foster development of the life skills needed for graduation and post high school learning and careers.

Performance Responsibilities:

Other essential duties and responsibilities may be assigned beyond the following: 1. Case management of up to 40 at-risk students 2. Works as a liaison between family and school to create and implement a plan for students academic and social /emotional success 3. Facilitates online credit recovery program as needed 4. Works collaboratively with schools and programs to define and outline student participation, performance, and success for individual students placed at high risk for leaving school before graduation 5. Schedules, plans and participates in family outreach visits and family engagement events 6. Arranges travel for students to and from school as needed 7. Attends weekly staff meetings 8. Monitors attendance, behavior, and grades 9. Responds and intervenes in students' crises 10. Sets goals with students 11. Writes student success plans 12. Documents progress towards student success plan goals

Terms of Employment:

Twelve- month year. Salary and work year to be established by Executive Director and Area Director respectfully

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Site Coordinator/Area Director in accordance with Board Policy.

AI Disclosure:

Please be aware that West40 may use AI during the hiring process.

Job Type:

Full-time Base Pay:

From $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Student support: 1 year (Preferred) public school environment: 1 year (Preferred) Social services: 1 year (Preferred) social work or counseling: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

Spanish (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Maywood, IL 60153 (Required)

Work Location:

In person