Program Specialist- McKinney Vento

Description

Job Title: Program Specialist - McKinney Vento

Position Function: The McKinney Vento Program Specialist is responsible for assisting the Hom in implementation of all aspects of the federally mandated McKinney Vento Assistance Act. This position is a classified position and reports to the Title Services Manager.

Employee Punctuality And Appearance

• Employees are expected to perform all assigned duties and work all scheduled hours during each designated workday, unless the employee has received approved leave
• Any deviation from assigned hours must have prior approval from the employee¿s supervisor
• All employees are required to report to work dressed in a manner that reflects a positive image of USD 259 and is appropriate for their position
  
  

Additional Duties: Assists with additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment: This position requires the ability to use basic office equipment such as computers, copiers, scanners, and fax machines. Must always comply with USD 259's guidelines for equipment use.

Travel: Limited travel between schools and central offices may be required.

Physical And Mental Demands

• Attendance at required meetings
• Computer skills necessary and willingness to learn additional skills
• Must give attention to detail
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, stand for long periods of time
• Frequent lifting of 20-50 pounds
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Regular attendance is required
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and with a team
• Ability to plan, organize, make decisions and prioritize work to meet the daily demands
• Exhibit professional manners and a positive attitude
• Use good judgment to make decisions on recurring assignments
• Display a significant degree of professionalism and confidentiality
• Ability to conform to proper standards of professional dress and appearance
• Knowledge of district strategic plan and ability to align work to support this plan
• Ability to organize, plan and meet deadlines
• Ability to use basic Microsoft 365 programs (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  
  

Interrelations

• Contact with personnel within the district and with customers and vendors in a friendly, professional manner and provide quick responsive customer service.
• Will be working under the direct supervision of the department supervisor
• Will be working with a diverse population requiring the ability to handle all situations with tact and diplomacy
• Must understand and respond appropriately to customer needs and maintain a positive attitude with all customers and colleagues
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Performance Responsibilities:

• Appointed representative of the District Homeless Liaison allowing federal requirements to be performed on their behalf.
• Oversee daily work of the Family Support Workers in the McKinney Vento Department.
• Has direct support for a small group of families assigned by the District Homeless Liaison.
• Assist with grant development, and related program reports, audits and requests for information. Including needs assessment and program evaluations.
• Assists with development and oversight of the various program budgets.
• Assists with development and improvement of McKinney Vento process and procedures to help maintain efficiency.
• Assist with the maintenance and development of required forms and information dispersed to families and school staff.
• Direct contact with school personnel about McKinney Vento related issues and determines if escalation needs to be made to the District Homeless Liaison.
• Assists Family Support Workers with finding and connecting families to resources internally and externally.
• Attending community resource fairs, and speaking engagements as assigned.
• Leading program activities such as graduation parties, resource fairs, holiday distribution, tutoring and summer program if applicable.
• Attends all required training courses assigned by the District Homeless Liaison.
• Assists with development and implementation of training of external and internal partners.
• Understanding and staying current on McKinney Vento laws and regulations.
• Assists with development, tracking and maintaining focus on the department lead and lag measures as it pertains to Financial Services WIGs.
• Coordination of monetary and non-monetary donations and finding new donors to partner with.
• Problem solving with schools to help students and families with immediate enrollment.
• Coordinate and lead monthly staff meetings with the McKinney Vento staff.
• Assists with maintaining and improving McKinney Vento information on the district website.
• Connecting students to additional educational opportunities either internal or external.
  
  

Qualification Profile

• Associates degree or equivalent work experience.
• Managerial experience preferred but not required.
  
  

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt