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McKinney Vento and Foster Care Liaison Assistant
Forbes names Mesa Public Schools in their list of Best Employers in Arizona for multiple years.
East Valley Tribune names Mesa Public Schools as Best Place to Work in East Valley for multiple years.
Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Base Hourly: $17.78
Class/Calendar: A13, 10.75 months
Benefits: Sick leave, holidays, retirement matched through the Arizona State Retirement System, health, and life insurance
Performance Pay: Available annually
New Hire Experience: 1% of the base hourly rate granted for each year of verified like experience (within ten years) beyond the requirement, up to a ten-year maximum
New Hire Education: 1% of the base hourly rate awarded for an AA or higher degree if not required for the position
Job Summary:
To assist the McKinney Vento and Foster Care Liaison in identifying and enlisting homeless families to participate in educational programs; and to perform administrative clerical functions in support of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist the Homeless Family Liaison in identifying and placing qualifying students under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act in an educational program
Work with Homeless Family Liaison to provide services for K-12 homeless students
Communicate with parents and school personnel opportunities available for those eligible for the Homeless Educational Program
Familiar with Child Welfare policies in relation to Homelessness and Foster Care and Best Interest Determinations (BID)
Provide follow-up services with parents/guardians, unaccompanied youth, and school administrator/designee regarding students receiving homeless services
Respond to inquiries from parents, school personnel and general public to provide information, resolve issues and/or refer to appropriate personnel for resolution
Provide translational services for parents/guardians or unaccompanied youth regarding homeless services (i.e. requests, dispute resolution, etc.)
Assist in the coordination with other inter-district departments as needed to provide required student services in a timely, efficient manner
Maintain database of eligible students and monitor services to provide accurate record keeping for district, state and federal reporting
Assist in the preparation of reports for district, state, and federal requirements
Perform a variety of routine clerical tasks for assigned personnel in support of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act
Regular and on-time attendance required
Perform other related duties, as assigned, to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Assists with other assigned duties as appropriate to the area of assignment and Mesa Public Schools
Required Qualifications:
High school education or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing)
Skills & Competencies:
Models the attributes and skills of the MPS Portrait of a Graduate
Demonstrates commitment to the MPS Promise that every student is known by name, served by strength and need, and graduates ready for college, career and community
Moderate proficiency in typing, with good accuracy; above average test battery
Computer proficiency to include use of basic software applications (Word, Excel, etc.)
Knowledge and experience with general office procedures and standard office equipment
Ability to work cooperatively with students, parents/guardians, district personnel, state personnel and general public
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); be tactful and diplomatic; maintain confidentiality
Ability to organize, prioritize and meet deadlines while working with frequent interruptions and minimum supervision; perform high volume detailed work with accuracy
Ability to work evening meetings as needed
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
Typically based in a school district office or individual school campuses
Works closely with school counselors, social workers, teachers, administrators, and external agencies
Coordinates with child welfare organizations, housing services, and transportation departments
May require travel between school sites or community resources, sometimes using a personal or district vehicle
Interacts with students and families in potentially sensitive or high-stress situations
Basic lifting (e.g., carrying student files or school supplies under 25 lbs.)
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Mesa Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination. The District strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
Applicants and employees may contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodations needed to perform the essential functions of this position.
Worksite address
mesa, AZ, 85123, US
Who can apply
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