Green Dot Public SchoolsLos Angeles, CA
Thank you for your interest. If you are a Green Dot internal employee, please apply using the Jobs Hub on the Workday Home Page. If you are a Green Dot contract/independent worker, please apply through the External Posting URL. OPPORTUNITY The McKinney-Vento & Foster Youth Program Case Manager will provide support to a designated caseload of schools by ensuring students and their families/guardians are linked to appropriate school and community services to address barriers to learning. The McKinney-Vento & Foster Youth Program Case Manager will maintain a caseload of students who are experiencing homelessness and youth in foster care (including those formerly supervised by the juvenile court). The core function of the program is to assess the needs of and coordinate services and referrals for students to remove barriers to learning and ensure their academic success. McKinney-Vento & Foster Youth Program Case Managers will provide ongoing support to youth experiencing homelessness and youth in foster care. Case Managers meet with their student caseload regularly, manage communication with families and school stakeholders, and liaise with community agencies. As a Central Office service to schools, our team values customer service to our schools and students. As such, our team strives to be responsive to each school's unique and evolving needs. Our team is committed to data-driven continuous improvement which requires us to be nimble, flexible, and willing to adapt. You will work under the direction of a manager who is committed to job-embedded professional development and coaching to build your skills. This position does not include supervisory responsibilities. We are looking to fill 1 Central Office position which will report to school sites daily and require travel across designated schools. The McKinney-Vento & Foster Youth Program Case Manager works 210 days per year. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES > Support with the identification, immediate enrollment, and service coordination for youth experiencing homelessness and youth in foster care (including former juvenile court students) in accordance with state and federal laws, specifically, AB 490 and the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act > Provide culturally competent case management to a caseload of students, including youth experiencing homelessness, and youth in foster care (including former juvenile court students), and advocate for their best interest > Assess students' assets and needs including review of referral documentation and student records, consultation with students and families, and consultation with school-site stakeholders to develop a holistic individualized plan of action to address needs and support student success > Facilitate and collaborate with internal (school-site-based) and external (community-based, social service) service providers to coordinate support services and resources to students and their families and monitor to ensure appropriate, effective, and consistent service delivery; includes meetings for Best Interest Determinations, IEPs, child welfare agency coordination, and other relevant meetings > Collect and submit documentation required for services; provide families assistance with the completion of documentation. As needed, conduct home visits to collect documentation and support the completion of the referral process or supportive services > Track and coordinate the schools' response to all requests for school enrollment, school records, and foster placement changes, to ensure timely, complete, and accurate execution in accordance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and CA Ed Code > Provide ongoing liaising between students, families, service providers, and school staff; which may include coordination of meetings, conferences, or home visits, as needed > Maintain regular contact with students and families including meetings, phone and email communication, and home visits to maintain engagement and troubleshoot obstacles to service provision and maintain comprehensive records of those communications. > Collaborate regularly with service providers to track referral progress and service provision; advocate for the most expedient pathway to service initiation > Track and monitor student progress utilizing Green Dot-approved data tracking programs to ensure we meet compliance obligations, progress toward school outcomes, and provide timely and efficient service > Maintain confidentiality, respect privacy, and preserve the students' best interest at all times With manager's support, carry out strategic, data-informed decision-making to drive toward the best outcome for students in as efficient a process as possible > In collaboration with other service providers, support the provision of training for staff, parents, and community agencies, including parent workshops and staff presentations > Serve on school Coordination of Services Teams (COST) which includes participation in weekly meetings with other school service providers and other duties as assigned by school and Central Office administrators > Perform additional duties and responsibilities related to supporting the Student Services > Programs team portfolio as assigned by manager > Travel to multiple school sites and home visits QUALIFICATIONS As an ideal candidate, you: > have a bachelor's degree, preferably in social work, education, or related field > have at least two years of experience working with youth and families, or in an educational, youth services, or social services setting > possess excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build and maintain strong, respectful, positive relationships with youth and adults, including families/guardians, school and Central Office staff members, and agency representatives > have excellent, solution-focused customer service orientation, maintaining a highly amiable demeanor even in difficult or stressful circumstances > are detail-oriented with impeccable organizational skills which allow for a high level of execution and follow-through, including an ability to track tasks required of others > have strong communication skills with an ability to write and speak clearly and effectively > are resourceful, entrepreneurial, and solution-oriented with an ability to balance advocacy and diplomacy in collaborating with multiple stakeholders > can exercise discretion and maintain student confidentiality > have familiarity with MS Office Word/Docs, Excel/Sheets, PowerPoint/Slides, and Outlook are familiar with or have the ability to navigate community resources, the foster care system, or systems to support individuals experiencing homelessness (a plus, but not required) > desire to work on a team that values a passion for excellence, personal responsibility, and accountability, is willing to go above and beyond to pursue results for students, yet is flexible and meets stakeholders where they are at > demonstrate a deep commitment to continuous improvement including an openness to coaching from managers and other team members and a drive to learn and grow > possess a valid California driver's license and transportation (as the position requires travel to multiple school sites and home visits) > are dependable, humble, have a sense of humor, and a rock-solid commitment to Green Dot's mission and the communities we serve > will need to pass a TB test and background check at the time of offer The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. JOB REQUIREMENTS > Work Hours: This position requires consistent attendance during scheduled hours, as flexibility is limited by classroom or operational requirements. > Physical Requirements: The position may require certain physical abilities, such as interacting with prospective families, traveling across Los Angeles County, walking or standing for long periods or moving through various parts of the school. > Social Requirements: The position requires extensive interaction with students, colleagues, and members of the public. > On-Site Presence: This role requires regular, in-person attendance to meet the needs of students, staff, and the school environment. Remote work/telecommuting is generally not an option. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to perform the job. COMPENSATION The starting hourly rate range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00, based on education and experience. The McKinney-Vento & Foster Youth Program Case Manager works 210 days per year. In addition, Green Dot offers one of the most robust and comprehensive benefits packages in the industry (for both you and your dependents): > Full-time employees are eligible to participate in Green Dot's benefit plans effective on the first of the month following the date of hire > PPO, EPO and HMO choices for medical, dental and vision - including a 100% employee-only paid option; multiple tiers available for purchase at a reduced cost for dependents > Employee Assistance Program (100% employer-paid) > Life and AD&D Insurance (100% employer-paid) > Optional Term Life & AD&D Insurance > Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% employer-paid) > Flexible Spending Accounts (health and dependent care) > Monthly parking for Central Office-based employees (100% employer-paid) > Wellness programs and resources > Financial planning/coaching access > Optional non-matching 401(k) plan > Potential for remote work opportunities (occasional or recurring) > Potential for annual performance-based compensation increases > Potential for annual bonuses > Potential for stipend work opportunities > Approved family care and/or medical leave (unpaid) Green Dot also offers generous paid time off for an overall work-life balance, while giving employees the opportunity to impact a growing, mission-driven organization that is committed to the success of all students > Paid Time Off (PTO) is accrued at the following rates: 5 hours per pay cycle worked in months 0-36 of employment, 6.67 hours per pay cycle worked in months 36-72 of employment, and 8.33 hours per pay period in months 72+ of employment > 3-5 days of paid bereavement leave (if needed) > State/Federal paid holidays as applicable May be adjusted annually APPLICATION PROCEDURE Only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted and we are looking to fill this position as soon as possible. Green Dot Public Schools has embedded a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in our organizational culture, as well as in our educational and talent practices. We are committed to hiring those who reflect the diversity of our communities, and we recruit, employ, support, compensate and promote employees, without regard to their actual or perceived race, religious creed (including religious dress or grooming practices), color, national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken), physical or mental disability (including HIV or AIDS), medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and expression), parental status, age (forty (40) and over), sexual orientation, Civil Air Patrol status, military and veteran status, citizenship, immigration status or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Please note that Green Dot Public Schools California is unable to sponsor any applicant for a temporary or permanent U.S employment-based visa, nor hire any applicant currently holding a temporary U.S. employment-based visa. Green Dot California Central Office, Los Angeles, CA
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