Homeless Youth Coordinator at El Dorado County Office of Education
About the Employer
At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County’s student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.
Requirements / Qualifications
Job Purpose Statement: Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability, the Homeless Youth Coordinator plans, organizes, implements, coordinates and monitors educational support services for homeless youth provided by the McKinney-Vento Youth programs; establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with, and serves as a liaison to schools, County Offices of Education, local and state agencies and organizations addressing the needs of homeless youth in El Dorado County. Essential Job Functions: - Supports implementation of services of McKinney-Vento legislation pertaining to the homeless youth program; - Assists District and County Student Program Homeless Liaisons and other agencies to effectively coordinate services for homeless youth and children; - Maintains current partnerships and develops further sustainable partnerships with community service groups to provide the clothing, school supplies, food and other services that students need to attend and learn in school; - Delivers staff development and training to schools and agencies regarding homeless youth; - Develops a consistent county-level system for communicating with parents about the option of continuous enrollment in their child’s school when they move and a system for identifying homeless youth to assist in immediate identification and services; - Prepares end-of-year evaluation instruments for program; - Provides data for state reporting requirements; - Works cooperatively with a variety of groups and agencies such as mental health, child protective services, schools and other local organizations serving homeless youth; - Facilitates transfer of educational records; - Maintains records required by the California Department of Education and the El Dorado County Office of Education; - Performs related duties, as assigned.
Job Requirements - Qualifications: - Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in education, psychology, social sciences, health services, or closely related fields is preferred; - Three (3) or more years of comprehensive and directly related, progressive experience with children and adolescent services; - Experience in an educational setting is highly desirable; - Experience in staff development, presentations to community organizations, and program administration desirable. Skills and Knowledge Required: - Understand current issues pertaining to homeless youth in regard to education and special education; - Laws, regulations and policies related to homeless youth; - Program development; administration and evaluation methods; - Local and state organizations addressing the needs of homeless youth. Please turn the following documents in with a completed application:
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) current letters of recommendation (within the past 2 years))
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Job Purpose Statement: Under the direction of the Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Accountability, the Homeless Youth Coordinator plans, organizes, implements, coordinates and monitors educational support services for homeless youth provided by the McKinney-Vento Youth programs; establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with, and serves as a liaison to schools, County Offices of Education, local and state agencies and organizations addressing the needs of homeless youth in El Dorado County. Essential Job Functions: - Supports implementation of services of McKinney-Vento legislation pertaining to the homeless youth program; - Assists District and County Student Program Homeless Liaisons and other agencies to effectively coordinate services for homeless youth and children; - Maintains current partnerships and develops further sustainable partnerships with community service groups to provide the clothing, school supplies, food and other services that students need to attend and learn in school; - Delivers staff development and training to schools and agencies regarding homeless youth; - Develops a consistent county-level system for communicating with parents about the option of continuous enrollment in their child’s school when they move and a system for identifying homeless youth to assist in immediate identification and services; - Prepares end-of-year evaluation instruments for program; - Provides data for state reporting requirements; - Works cooperatively with a variety of groups and agencies such as mental health, child protective services, schools and other local organizations serving homeless youth; - Facilitates transfer of educational records; - Maintains records required by the California Department of Education and the El Dorado County Office of Education; - Performs related duties, as assigned.
Job Requirements - Qualifications: - Bachelor of Arts degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in education, psychology, social sciences, health services, or closely related fields is preferred; - Three (3) or more years of comprehensive and directly related, progressive experience with children and adolescent services; - Experience in an educational setting is highly desirable; - Experience in staff development, presentations to community organizations, and program administration desirable. Skills and Knowledge Required: - Understand current issues pertaining to homeless youth in regard to education and special education; - Laws, regulations and policies related to homeless youth; - Program development; administration and evaluation methods; - Local and state organizations addressing the needs of homeless youth. Please turn the following documents in with a completed application:
- Copy of Transcript
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Two (2) current letters of recommendation (within the past 2 years))
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist in completing your application, please contact Kimberly Brandt, Personnel Technician II, at kbrandt@edcoe.org or (530) 295-2326.
The County Board of Education and Superintendent are committed to provide El Dorado County Office of Education employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all EDCOE employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee’s, actual or perceived, race, color, age, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator:
Wendy Frederickson, Executive Director of Personnel Services
6767 Green Valley Road
Placerville, California 95667
(530) 295-2326
Comments and Other Information
If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to assist in completing your application, please contact Kimberly Brandt, Personnel Technician II, at kbrandt@edcoe.org or (530) 295-2326.
The County Board of Education and Superintendent are committed to provide El Dorado County Office of Education employees, interns, volunteers, and job applicants a safe, positive environment where they are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment or intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. This policy shall apply to all EDCOE employees and, to the extent required by law, to interns, volunteers, and job applicants.
No employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee’s, actual or perceived, race, color, age, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, marital, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation; or the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
The following person is designated as the Title IX Coordinator:
Wendy Frederickson, Executive Director of Personnel Services
6767 Green Valley Road
Placerville, California 95667
(530) 295-2326
Application Deadline
8/30/2019 5:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/15/2019
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$68,073 - $82,742 annual
Length of Work Year
8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 215 days per year, 12 months
Employment Type
Full Time
First Interview Date
September 4, 2019
Selection Interview Date
September 10, 2019