Educational Advocate chez Educational Service District 123

• Assesses student needs and recommends educational programs to meet those needs for the purpose of successful transition into a community school program;
• Assists in developing education plans for transitioning students suspended or expelled from school for the purpose of finding an appropriate school placement;
• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment;
• Meets with students and families, counselors, school officials and others to facilitate school enrollment and coordinate job placement for the purpose of facilitating school enrollment and coordinate job placement;
• Monitors progress and attendance of transition students for the purpose of assisting students in developing and achieving educational goals;
• Participates in a variety of meetings and travels both locally and statewide (e.g. conferences, meetings, trainings) for the purpose of gathering and conveying information regarding transition students;
• Serves as a liaison between education programs and the appropriate detention facility, informs detention center staff of student progress and needs;
• Maintains contact with administrators and other staff of school districts and educational programs within each county; acts as an advocate of transition students; provides consultation and training regarding delinquent youth to education program staffs as needed; may serve as liaison between parents and education programs;
• Attends meetings as requested by each school district and detention center or as required by program needs. May sit on various advisory committees as required;
• Attends pre-parole planning reviews; visits detention facilities as necessary to assess student needs;
• Completes reports as requested by OSPI Program Manager, ESD 123 Student Support Director and other reports as needed from Institutional Education Directors; provides student progress reports to detention staff, counselors and parents. Maintains confidential student casebook, records, files and information as required;
• Maintains knowledge of available educational support services and programs; provides information regarding services to students, parents and detention;
• Conducts screenings to identify needs of students and for referral;
• Performs related duties consistent with the job description and assignment.

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology, education, or criminal justice; or a  two-year Associates degree or a SUDP Certification and a minimum of two years’ experience working with local community services or government agencies regulating social and/or health services, juvenile justice, or rehabilitation
• Experience working with at-risk youth, preferably in a school setting;
• Experience in case management, documentation, and record keeping;
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with adolescents.
• Demonstrated case management / record keeping skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of alcohol / drug abuse federal confidentiality laws.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of substance abuse assessment, intervention, treatment, and recovery process for adolescents and families.
• Demonstrated knowledge of violence as it relates to bullying and harassment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written skills.
• Willingness to take direction from supervisors and understand ESD policies and procedures related to employee responsibilities.
• Ability to work successfully as an ESD team member by contributing to the ESD Strategic Plan, including supporting agency initiatives and sponsored events.

POSITION BENEFITS:

• Opportunities to receive on the job training  
• Access to full benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Retirement Account. Medical Reimbursement Account, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance etc.)
  • SEBB Insurance Benefits
• Access to the agency's wellness program
• 10 paid sick days per year
• 2 paid personal days per year
• Receive customary school breaks with summer off

• Paid once a month on the last working day of the month.
• Receives an average monthly gross paycheck based on the number of days and hours assigned to the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31) and placement on the salary schedule.
• A full work calendar for this position is 182 days and 8 hours per day. Below is an example of a gross monthly paycheck for a full work year:
  • $4,084.11 (step 1/year 1) - $4,596.70 (step 5/year 5)
  • This amount may increase or decrease slightly based on hiring date and months remaining in the work calendar (Sept 01-Aug 31).

• Proactive self-starter. A strong sense of taking initiative moving forward without waiting to be told what to do and how to do it.
• Flexible and can thrive in a fast paced environment where you may have to wear several hats.
• Possess confidence while being humble – lack excessive ego or concern about status. Willing to share credit, emphasize team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.
• Hungry – always looking for more. More things to do, learn, and take responsibility for. Constantly thinking about the next step or opportunity.
• Smart – have common sense about people. Good judgement and intuition around the subtleties of group dynamics and the impact of your words and actions.