Student Support Specialist (5246)

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Position Summary: 

Center For Family Services is seeking a full-time Student Support Specialist. The Student Support Specialist works collaboratively with partners to provide a full range of case management services to minimize barriers. Responsibilities include collecting, analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting information needed to identify underlying factors and create appropriate service plans for students in need of support.

Location: Camden, NJ

Job Type/Status: Full-time

Salary: $53,000 to $57,000 per year

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide outreach to identified students and their families.

• Conduct one-on-one interviews and assessments of prospective referrals. Schedules intake appointments with prospective participants.

• Develop and maintains individual service plans and records for students and families.

• Review individual service plans and proactively connects students and their families to appropriate available resources and helps them apply for assistance programs that could ease and possibly eliminate many of their challenges.

• Provide one-on-one coaching and supports as needed for students and families.

• Collaborate with Camden Re-Engagement Center Staff to assist students who have dis-engaged or dropped out of school connect to alternative education pathways to obtain their high school diploma.

• Maintain professional growth and development throughout the year by attending trainings and workshops that will aid in providing superior case management services.

• Enter all documentation, including case notes and contacts into data system and examines trends/issues in the community that may be affecting families, partners, and stakeholders. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associate's degree in education, social services, or related field, commensurate experience in relevant field may be acceptable in lieu of degree. 

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills required. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Ability to multi-task, meet strict deadlines, and work under time pressure. Ability to work effectively as a team member and maintain a professional demeanor. 

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Ability to effectively use technology. Ability to analyze data to measure effectiveness. 

• Experience working with community partnerships and collaborations. Demonstrated enthusiasm and passion for working with youth facing adversity, including students experiencing homelessness, poverty, and trauma. High energy and enthusiastic, with a strong belief that young people can succeed.

Benefits:

At the Center for Family Services, our employees are our greatest resource, and we are committed to investing in our staff. We offer a competitive benefits package as well as ongoing resources that will support staff on their personal and professional journey.*

• Excellent paid time off (PTO) program, including vacation, sick, personal, and holiday

• 401k Plan

• Medical insurance plan options

• Dental & Vision Insurance

• Prescription Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Health & Wellness Activities

• Ongoing Training & Professional Development Opportunities

• Opportunity for advancement

About Employment at Center For Family Services Apply and get hired at Center For Family Services, a leader in the non-profit sector and named as a top workplace in the region since 2010. As part of our team, you will be recognized as our most valuable resource. Our staff balance best practices with personalized care. Together, our team makes a positive difference in the lives of people in need. If you're interested in a rewarding career, Center For Family Services is a great place to grow as a professional. For more information about our top workplace, please visit the Center For Family Services website at www.centerffs.org.

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