McKinney-Vento and Foster Youth Program Case Manager

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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, in