The Educational Liaison (liaison) maintains on-going contact with all partners involved in ensuring that youth have access to, are engaged with, and benefit from their right to public education. The liaison contacts the child/youth’s school the first business day after intake to obtain the necessary schoolwork to keep the child/youth from falling behind. At the earliest feasible date, the liaison ensures the child/youth returns to their home school. The liaison develops a plan supporting educational attainment at intake and incorporates education goals in the Treatment Plan.

The liaison works to ensure the school district provides transportation and related educational support services in compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act. In order to maintain a child in their home school, the liaison will arrange temporary transportation by CHD until other arrangements can be made. If for reasons of safety, a child is unable to attend their home school, the liaison works with the school district to ensure that complete, age- and grade-appropriate educational services are provided at the Emergency Residence according to DESE curricular standards and that the child does not lose academic credits.

Depending on the needs of the region, they need to maintain all certifications in order to assist on the floor. They need to have a flexibility around schedule in order to meet the needs of the programs.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree with at least 3 years of human services experience working with children and youth. Experience in positions which require excellent organizational skills. Prior school system experience and knowledge of IEP process strongly preferred.