Migrant Youth Advocate

Posted: Continuous 2012-05-30
Closes: 06/05/2012
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Migrant Youth Advocate

Posted: May 30, 2012


Deadline for application: June 5, 2012 

Contract length: 2012-2013

Compensation: Salary and benefits are regionally competitive and based on experience and training.

Work Schedule: 194 days

Nature and Scope of Job: The Migrant Youth Advocate will work under the direction of the Coordinator of Integrated Grants to offer early intervention targeting migrant students least likely to graduate and attend post-secondary education. This includes providing counseling, advising, tutoring, mentoring, family involvement activities, career education programs and activities, post-secondary information workshops and college campus visits. 

Education, Licenses, Certification or Formal Training:  

·         Bachelor Degree in one of the following: Education, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Sociology, Psychology or hold a valid Colorado teacher certificate/license.                                                            

Qualifications: Demonstrated respect for and understanding of low income students and families with a positive attitude.  Strong writing, organization, computer, presentation skills, and public speaking skills.  Strong human relation skills.  Ability to maintain confidentiality.  Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting.  Ability to perform all functions of the position.  Experience in classroom management and/or instruction.   

Essential Job Functions:

·         Identify and enroll students in the Migrant program in maintaining retention, promotion, and graduation of a caseload of students assessing students’ interests, needs and goals.

·         Provide students with information about education opportunities, financial aid, career exploration, motivation, and self-awareness through workshops and individual counseling, advising and mentoring.

·         Provide support for grant expectations, goals, objectives and activities in accordance with state and federal law.

·         Maintain timely and accurate records of attendance, program participation, grades, enrollment information, notes, files and any other program related data and assist with the decision making process analyzing/evaluating the data.

·         Facilitate the completion of college applications, financial aid applications, summer enrichment opportunities, scholarships, college prep coursework, etc.

·         Assist with the collaboration of Greeley-Evans School District 6 office managers, counselors, teachers, parents, and administrators throughout the year.

·         Participate in staff meetings, team building and development sessions, professional development opportunities, school faculty meetings, and district/department meetings.

·         Develop and maintain relationships and networks with college partners, counselors, tutors, and student support services, business partners, TRIO, GEAR UP professionals, etc.

·         Provide information and referrals of community and education resources.

·         Performs other duties as assigned. 

Equal Employment Opportunity


Weld County School District 6 shall not discriminate in its employment or hiring practices on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability. The Superintendent is committed to cultural diversity among district personnel as a means of enriching educational experience. The District shall identify, solicit, and consider applicants for employment from a broad spectrum of qualified individuals who will contribute to that effort.  

Apply online www.greeleyschools.org

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