week) Bi-Lingual Youth and Family Liaison. The Youth and Family Liaison will
provide outreach and support to youth in grades K-12 who have been referred to
the Hennepin County Attorney's Office be@school program for educational neglect
or truancy. The Youth and Family Liaison will work closely with parents to
increase their involvement in their child's education, providing support,
advocacy and referrals to community resources. Primary duties include
conducting intakes, monitoring attendance, academics and behavior, and
providing individual and group services.
Major Duties:
* Establish and maintain effective and professional working
relationships with participants throughout their involvement in the program.
* Conduct regular school and home visits to assess the strengths and
needs of children and families.
* Monitor grades, school attendance and behavior.
* Maintain a case load of approximately 25-30 youth and families.
* Develop strong working relationships with parents and guardians.
* Work with families to identify and monitor goals to increase school
success and self-sufficiency.
* Support families to understand and navigate the school and county
system effectively.
* Coordinate and co-facilitate family engagement sessions which may
include: leading group discussions, facilitating intergenerational family
activities, coordinating guest speakers, etc.
* Build an extensive network of supportive services and programs to
assist participants in the accomplishment of their goals, including: mental
health, housing, healthcare, out-of-school time youth programs, etc.
* Maintain and complete all necessary forms in youth files as outlined
by the be@school program.
* Keep daily notes and track all activities.
* Complete regular data entry into the Basil and Client Track database
systems.
* Transport self to program related off-site locations.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's Degree in relevant field such as Social Work, Education,
Psychology, or Child Development.
* At least two years of related experience providing intake,
assessment, and case management services to children and families.
* Must be able to read, write and speak Spanish or Somali fluently.
Other Qualifications:
* Reliable, Insured Automobile and Valid Minnesota Driver's License
with safe driving record.
* Understanding of positive youth development and effective
professional practices.
* Strong organizational, tracking, documentation, and filing skills.
* Persons of Color encouraged to apply.
* Ability to work effectively with ethnically, racially, and
economically diverse persons.
* Communicates effectively in oral and written forms.
* Handles confidential information appropriately, and sets appropriate
limits on personal and professional boundaries.
* Computer proficiency with Word, Excel, and can readily develop
proficiency with online MIS applications relevant to job.
The pay rate $21.00-$23.00 hourly, depending on qualifications. East Side
offers a Defined Contribution Pension plan with 5% employer contribution and a
generous PTO policy.
We are dedicated to our Affirmative Action goals and work hard to employ a
diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. To apply for this
position please send your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to:
East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 Second Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413;
or by e-mail to <email obscured><mailto:humanresources@esns.org>; or
visit our website at www.esns.org<http://www.esns.org>; Closing Date: December
29, 2017.