Youth Advocate - Healthy Start Program at Lake County Office Of Education
About the Employer
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Job Summary
Job Summary
The Learning Communities for School Success Plan, a statewide grant program administered by the Lake County Office of Education, provides extra support and school site services to students and their families related to attendance. The Youth Advocate works under the supervision of, and reports directly to the Healthy Start Site Supervisor, providing culturally competent service coordination, including referrals, service planning, and monitoring progress of student attendance.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Any combination equivalent to an Associate’s degree in social work, education or related field. Experience: • Two years of case management or related experience. • Working with children and/or adolescents providing direct services to individuals and/or groups is desired. • Working in a school-based or community-based family support program with case management emphasis is preferred. Application Process: To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit: • An online application • Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction • Resume • (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation (preferred)
Professional reference checking will be completed in the final hiring process. Provide a current phone number and email address for all listed Professional References. Human Resources must receive all supporting documents before the deadline to complete your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Edjoin.org requires all supporting documents to be in PDF format, or your documents will not attach. If you are unable to attach your documents, we will gladly assist you through the process. Contact Human Resources by phone at (707) 262-4151 or by email, at abvaldez@lakecoe.org if you have any questions.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education: • Any combination equivalent to an Associate’s degree in social work, education or related field. Experience: • Two years of case management or related experience. • Working with children and/or adolescents providing direct services to individuals and/or groups is desired. • Working in a school-based or community-based family support program with case management emphasis is preferred. Application Process: To be considered for this position, the candidate must submit: • An online application • Cover Letter/Letter of Introduction • Resume • (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation (preferred)
Professional reference checking will be completed in the final hiring process. Provide a current phone number and email address for all listed Professional References. Human Resources must receive all supporting documents before the deadline to complete your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Edjoin.org requires all supporting documents to be in PDF format, or your documents will not attach. If you are unable to attach your documents, we will gladly assist you through the process. Contact Human Resources by phone at (707) 262-4151 or by email, at abvaldez@lakecoe.org if you have any questions.
Comments and Other Information
The Lake County Office of Education offers the following benefits to regular classified employees:
• Health and Welfare: there is an annual benefits cap of $17,500 for full-time employees; part-time employees (6+ hours per day) receive their cap at a prorated rate. Includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision for employees and all eligible dependents, based on the Tier coverage selected by the employee. Employee's out-of-pocket contribution amount will vary based on the selection; employees may purchase coverage through a 125-cafeteria plan.
• Longevity Pay (Years: 5,10,15,20,25,30,35)
• Paid Sick Leave (96 hours per year/prorated based on service days/hours)
• Vacation Pay (15 to 27 days/Yr. depending on years of district service)
• Paid Holidays (See District Calendar)
• Retirement plan contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Air Ambulance Membership
Comments and Other Information
The Lake County Office of Education offers the following benefits to regular classified employees:
• Health and Welfare: there is an annual benefits cap of $17,500 for full-time employees; part-time employees (6+ hours per day) receive their cap at a prorated rate. Includes medical, prescription, dental, and vision for employees and all eligible dependents, based on the Tier coverage selected by the employee. Employee's out-of-pocket contribution amount will vary based on the selection; employees may purchase coverage through a 125-cafeteria plan.
• Longevity Pay (Years: 5,10,15,20,25,30,35)
• Paid Sick Leave (96 hours per year/prorated based on service days/hours)
• Vacation Pay (15 to 27 days/Yr. depending on years of district service)
• Paid Holidays (See District Calendar)
• Retirement plan contributions
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Air Ambulance Membership
Application Deadline
9/3/2024 12:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
8/16/2024
Contact
Andie Becerra Valdez
(707) 262-4151
(707) 262-4151
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Pay Range
$23.96 - $26.96 Per Hour
$23.96 - $26.96 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Appropriate placement on: Classified Healthy Start Salary Schedule, Range 3, Steps A-E DOE
Length of Work Year
184 Service Days (8 hours per day/5 days per week)
Employment Type
Full Time
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Lake County Office of Education is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Please contact Melissa Reese, Director of Human Resources & Payroll at mreese@lakecoe.org or (707) 262-4115 if you have any questions or concerns.
Title IX Coordinator
The Title IX Coordinator for the Lake County Office of Education is: Melissa Reese, Director of Human Resources & Payroll. She can be reached by email: mreese@lakecoe.org, phone: (707) 262-4115 or fax: (707) 263-0197 or 263-4274.