Education Advocate Case Manager - King County
Education Advocate Case Manager - King County
January 26, 2023
Puget Sound Educational Service District seeks an Education Advocate to assist neglected, disconnected, at-risk, truant, out of school youth requiring school attendance, school engagement, and/or secondary alternative pathways through an Open Door/Reengagement program and juveniles previously incarcerated in Pierce and King county detention centers or transitioning from a Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration (JRA) facility seeking successful reentry/transition back to community, schools, vocational training, college, GED programs, or jobs. The position is based in Seattle, Washington.
PSESD is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state approved charter and private schools in Washington. Serving over 39% of Washington’s K-12 public school students, our agency provides critical services designed to ensure that our students are ready to enter school, achieve at high levels in the K-12 system, and succeed in postsecondary endeavors. We are committed to becoming an Antiracist Multicultural Organization driven by equity in education. To learn more about PSESD, visit www.psesd.org/about-psesd.
This position is a direct service position and in support of public health, employment with Puget Sound ESD requires staff in positions working directly with children or vulnerable adults have full COVID-19 vaccination. There is no need for applicants to submit supporting documents. Individuals that are offered positions will be informed of the process to submit their documents at the time of offer.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent GED with at least 2 years of related experience in Social Services, Juvenile Justice, Education, or related field.
- Work-related experience with incarcerated youth, youth on probation/parole, or youth in juvenile justice system.
- Experience in effectively managing large caseload sizes of out-of-school youth between ages of 5-21 or recruitment/outreach work within an OSPI Open Doors/Reengagement system.
- Experience in community outreach and recruitment strategies for identifying out of school and disconnected youth.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience assisting incarcerated youth transition back to community-based K-12 education, vocation, or work programs
- Experience in developing student-centered referrals to social health service programs and/or other community resources that are culturally responsive.
- Experience in school record analysis for developing student driven course completion, graduation strategies, and high school and beyond plans.
- Experience in establishing strong supportive school relationship with principles, educators, office personnel, etc.
- Experience in proctoring basic skill assessment testing using TABE or CASAS instruments for tracking pre- and post-test data points.
Please note, applicants should describe their experience meeting minimum qualifications (and preferred qualifications if applicable) in cover letter and resume as part of the application and salary placement process. Unofficial transcripts may be required as part of a complete application.
Location: King County – Juvenile Rehabilitation Administration
Job Type: School Schedule - 180 days, 1,440 hours
Hiring Salary Range: $25.53 – $33.50 Hourly (Salary Band C)
Full Salary Range: $25.53 – $36.98 Hourly (Salary Band C)
Department: Learning, Teaching, and Family Support – Dropout Prevention & Re-Engagement
We attract, retain, and motivate exceptional people with an equitable and competitive compensation package. Salary offers consider candidate qualifications, experience and internal equity.
Benefits
We offer comprehensive benefits:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 12 sick days, pro-rated for school schedule staff
- 12 paid holidays
- Participation in Washington State Department of Retirement System
- Tax Sheltered Annuity Plan
- Subsidized ORCA card
- Free parking
- Electric Car Charging Stations (Renton office)
Open until filled; for best consideration, submit complete application by end of day Sunday, February 12. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for February 27 via videoconference.
Jobs are listed here for information only. To apply for a specific open position, you must be a registered applicant in the Fast Track Application System and apply specifically for each position for which you wish to be considered.
PSESD is committed to having a diverse workforce and encourages all candidates meeting the minimum qualifications to apply.
800 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton, WA 98057