School Liaison – Family Resource Center

Advocates

  • Hyannis, MA
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
*Starting salary $50,000*Sign on bonus!$3,000*Sign on bonus applicable to external candidates only*Advocates is seeking a School Liaison to join our Family Resource Center team!The Cape Cod Family Resource Center is located in Hyannis and supports families with a wide range of challenges. We are committed to providing a welcoming and affirming environment. Our creative and passionate team helps families connect to supports, access resources, and navigate challenges. The School Liaison plays a vital role in supporting students and families by working directly with schools to address educational needs, improve attendance, reduce truancy, and connect families to community-based services. This position bridges the gap between schools, families, and resources, ensuring youth and caregiver voice and choice are at the center of service delivery.We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer many generous benefits of employment and room for advancement. We are a strong-knit community that values the ideas and contributions from our staff.Are you ready to make a difference?Minimum Education RequiredBachelor's DegreeResponsibilities
  • Partner with schools to support families navigating educational needs, including IEPs and other school-based services.
  • Identify and connect families to supportive services that address both academic and non-academic needs.
  • Serve as a resource to schools, families, and the community to promote student success, reduce truancy, and improve graduation outcomes.
  • Assist in developing individualized crisis intervention plans and proactive strategies to support families.
  • Collaborate with local school districts, state agencies, and community providers to coordinate care.
  • Represent the Family Resource Center at school and community meetings.
  • Support development of FRC programming that responds to community and school district needs.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, or related Human Services field required.
  • Experience working with schools and knowledge of local districts and key stakeholders.
  • Experience within a human service agency (state or community-based).
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • High energy level, superior interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a team atmosphere.
  • Commitment to Advocates values and mission.
  • Strongly prefer a candidate that will have a demonstrated understanding of and competence in serving culturally diverse populations.
  • Advocates considers lived experience (personal or familial) with the mental health system a valuable asset.

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