Overview

The LAYC Career Academy is seeking a skilled, dynamic, dedicated Student Support Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have an energetic, empathetic, and flexible nature, and demonstrated success in supporting older youth in meeting educational and career goals.

School Mission:

LAYC Career Academy engages and empowers young people between the ages of 16-24 by providing a college preparatory education, career training in high-growth occupations, and college-credit classes. Please visit www.laycca.orgfor more information about our programming.

Characteristics of Ideal Student Support Specialist

Case Management and Advising Skills

• Understands the need and aspirations of each student
• Assists students in exploring goals and developing plans that will help them educationally, professionally, and personally
• Monitors student progress and conducts ongoing assessments
• Connects students with resources needed for success
• Models healthy behaviors and professionalism for students

Strong Commitment to Mission

• Holds high expectations for student achievement and behavior
• Treats every adult and student with respect, dignity, and understanding
• Ascribes to holistic student development and achievement

Great People Skills

• Builds strong rapport with students
• Works successfully with students and adults from diverse backgrounds
• Maintains appropriate and healthy boundaries with students
• Communicates clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of one year experience working with older, urban youth
• Spanish fluency preferred
• Knowledge of and commitment to the tenets of Positive Youth Development
• Demonstrating ability and experience in meeting the needs of a diverse population of youth
• Knowledge of Washington DC community and local resources
• Strong interpersonal skills and proven ability to work as a member of a team
• Flexibility, commitment, and enthusiasm
• Ability to attain police, child abuse, and medical clearances

Ongoing Responsibilities

• Establish positive relationships with all students in caseload to generate a safe space for mentoring and advising
• Monitor academic progress and attendance through regular communication with students, teachers and staff
• Identify support needs, provide case management, and make necessary service referrals
• Ensure that students receive adequate nutrition by serving breakfast and lunch each day and preparing grocery bags for students to take home
• Complete necessary trainings and daily/monthly documentation for the NSLP (National School Lunch Program) to ensure compliance
• Gather appropriate documents for students’ files; record all contacts with youth, family members, LAYC and Career Academy staff, and representatives from other agencies involved in the provision of services; and track outcomes regularly in the school’s database
• Communicate necessary information regularly to students, colleagues, and parents regarding student progress and student needs
• Participate in regular clinical supervision with Director of Student Support Services
• Attend all staff meetings and professional development sessions and participate actively
• Other duties as assigned

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Washington, DC 20010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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