Title:
Adelante Early Childhood Case Manager | Work Unit:
Office of Student Wellness | Reports To:
Adelante Program Coordinator |
Contract Length:
10 months | Pay Schedule:
Adelante Case Manager
| Overtime Status:
Exempt
|
Hours:
40 Hours/Week; 8 hours/Day
| Union Status:
Union | Licensure:
N/A
|
Note: All positions with Santa Fe Public Schools require a post-offer/pre-employment background check. Some positions have additional requirements as established by federal or state rules and regulations.
General Function:
The Adelante Early Childhood Case Manager works to improve services for families enrolled in the Adelante program with young children ages 5 and under. The case manager is responsible for the coordinatation of support and services when there are needs expressed by Santa Fe Public Schools families experiencing homelessness. The case manager is responsible for assessing needs, developing a plan of support,coordinating services, and monitoring the outcome for the families and young children who are served.
Education/Training/Experience:
Minimum: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or other human services degree from an accredited university
2 Years of early childhood experience
Must be bilingual in Spanish and English
12 months experience working with families living in poverty
1 Year case management experience
Preferred: Bilingual: English-Spanish.
Master’s Degree in Social work or other human services degree from an accredited university
Experience working in a school system
Infant Mental Health Certification
Technology Skills
Proficient in Google Suite (Email, Calendar, Sheets, Forms, Docs, Meets)
Skilled at engaging with families via multiple social media platforms
Ability to use various on-line platforms for data entry
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Understanding homelessness and the needs of students and families experiencing homelessness
Understanding of local community services available to families living in homelessness and extreme poverty
Knowledge of early childhood educational and
Awareness of best practices relating to working with adults in crisis
Strong people skills
Excellent telephone, communication, and active listening skills
Ability to create a calm, safe environment in high intensity situations
Ability to assist families in budget planning and goal setting
Cultural competence
Ability to work as a valued and collaborative team member while still being an independent self-starter
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to multitask, take initiative and follow through on tasks
Demonstrated effective working relationships with school staff, colleagues, and community partners
Flexible, solution-focused, and able to think outside the box to problem solve
Manage time effectively and is organized
Has strong cultural awareness
Pays close attention to details
Is empathetic, compassionate and patient
Can hold safe conversations with diverse groups of people
Ability to facilitate collaboration between school, service providers and early childhood programs.
Salary Range
$42,00-$52,000+ (Depends on experience and level of degree)
Resources Used in Performing Job Include (but are not limited to):
Standard office equipment
Physical/Cognitive Requirements:
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently( mostly food)
Manual dexterity to operate office equipment
Environmental Conditions:
Regularly required to stand and move throughout a room and/or facility. Communicates verbally and electronically. Uses hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl. Required to sit, climb, and balance. Heavy lifting up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and private automobile. Travel may be required.
Essential Job Functions:
All functions are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety and environmental regulations, facility and computer security policies and procedures. Functions are subject to change from time to time to meet the needs of the District. Current essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Conduct intakes and screenings to assess needs of parents/guardians that are living in high risk/homeless situations as identified under McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and whose child(ren)is/are 4 years of age or younger.
Develop family plans with the goal of self-sufficiency
Make referrals and linkages for families in need of housing, medical care, mental health support and substance abuse treatment, food, other necessities and social services in a timely manner
Work collaboratively with Santa Fe Public Schools Early Children Program Coordinator and local agencies to support enrollment in early childhood programs
Track and document referrals and linkages through an on-line platform
Facilitate meetings with local early head start programs and parents regarding possible services
Track the number of families and children served, services provided and outcomes
On an as-needed basis, make home visits and assist adult family members with appointments
Represent SFPS Adelante at agency meetings/public events as necessary
Research and inform SFPS Adelante staff/community members of the effects of child/family homelessness, best practices in the field and reducing secondary trauma in staff members.
Continue to seek and engage new community resources on behalf of Adelante children
Participate in weekly staff meetings facilitated by the Adelente Program Coordinator.
Engage in meaningful conversation about the work, including, but not limited to, challenges and success.
Meet with the program coordinator to obtain feedback and guidance on work performed
Participate in fundraising events and evening events as scheduled by the coordinator.
Provide assistance in packing school supplies, food and/or other program needs as necessary.
Provide data and complete required paperwork in a timely manner
Collaborate with community/school personnel as necessary to help stabilize Adelante families so that students reach their highest potential
Work collaboratively with outside agencies for the betterment of students and families experiencing home and food insecurity
Participate in weekly food and item distribution, specific to early childhood items/needs
Other duties as assigned.
Personal Accountability:
Demonstrates reliability as evidenced by attendance records and punctuality.
Properly notifies supervisor and/or designee of absences or tardiness.
Begins and completes work within the allotted time.
Consistently appears in attire appropriate to the work environment.
Demonstrates skill in the use of equipment including its capabilities, limitations and appropriate/ special application.
Protects the District’s resources through appropriate and careful use of supplies and equipment.
Utilizes appropriate body mechanics to aid in the prevention of muscle strain/injury.
Santa Fe Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, medical/genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
