Advocate - Pasadena Unified School District : Job Details

Senior Community Advocate - Washington Elementary About the Employer Pasadena Unified School District serves the communities of Altadena, Pasadena, and Sierra Madre. The area is prominent for its numerous historical landmarks as well as the Rose Bowl Stadium and Tournament of Roses. PUSD currently serves over 15,000 students and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all students and staff. We are proud to offer a competitive benefits package to our employees, a District sponsored Induction program for those new to the profession (valued at $6000/year), and discounts on before and after school child care for our employees. Join our team today! Job Summary Under general direction of the Director, Special Programs, performs a variety of liaison activities between the District's homeless or itinerant students, schools and parents to assure that this population receives needed services; identifies itinerant families and provides information regarding District programs, social programs and services; provides training and work direction to Community Advocate; provides oversight for coordination of projects supporting the District's homeless program and population as assigned. The ability to read, write and converse in English and Spanish is preferred. About the vacancy: This is a grant funded position for 2 years with possible extension or sustainability with district funds. Continuation of a grant funded position is dependent upon the availability of funding and/or program needs. Location: Washington Elementary Hours/Day: 8 hours/day Days/Week: 5 days/week Months/Year: 12 months/year *** for details *** Requirements / Qualifications Education: Graduation from high school or equivalent GED. Associate's degree or education beyond an AA degree is preferred. Experience: Three (3) years experienced working with students and parents in an advocate role or two years working as a School Community Assistant or a Community Advocate. Special License, certification or other requirements: -Valid Class C California Driver License and use of private or alternative means of transportation is required -Proof of automobile insurance is required -The ability to read, write and converse in English and Spanish is preferred. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/DEMANDS -Employees must be physically and mentally able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation and without hazard to themselves or others. -Sitting or walking for extended periods of time -Lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling moderately heavy objects -Reaching overhead and above shoulders -Bending, kneeling or crouching -Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard -Hearing and speaking to exchange information -Seeing to read a variety of materials APPLICATION PROCEDURES: All applicants, including applicants presently employed by the Pasadena Unified School District, must complete an application online at www.edjoin.org. The application attachments must include: 1) Proof of completed education (awarded high School diploma, or GED, or conferred college degree)* 2) Valid Class 'C' California Driver's License 3) Proof of current Auto Liability Insurance 4) Updated Resume 5) List of three (3) professional references. Professional references mean current or former supervisors or work colleagues; no friends or relatives. Include the following for each: > Reference Name (include Mr., Ms, or Dr.) > How you know this person and for how long > Email Address (required) > Phone Number *DEGREE VERIFICATION: Transcripts and degrees received outside the United States must be supplemented by a complete evaluation report from a regionally accredited foreign degrees review agency. For more information on foreign degree evaluation, visit: (OK) Only equivalency evaluations are acceptable. (NO) Translated transcripts are not acceptable. (NO) Notarized transcripts are not acceptable. Comments and Other Information BENEFITS: Pasadena Unified School District offers exceptional benefits including: > Excellent health, dental, and vision plans with flexible options to meet varying needs with minimal out-of-pocket costs. The district offers multiple medical plans (HMOs and PPOs through Blue Cross/Blue Shield or Kaiser), dental plan with Delta Dental, and vision with VSP or Spectera. > Discounts with PUSD's Early Childhood Education Program for staff enrolling their children in preschool education > Discounts with Pasadena LEARNs Program for staff needing before & after school support as well as summer enrichment > For those new to the teaching profession, a District provided Induction program (value of $6000 per year) as well as coaching and mentoring support and ongoing professional development for all staff > Free annual health screening through partnership with SISC > District paid life insurance of $10,000 > District paid AD&D coverage > Flexible Spending Account > For applicants who qualify, the District also offers a 457(b) tax-sheltered annuity plan > Membership with CALPERs or CalSTRS retirement systems > Up to 16 observed holidays per year Disclosure: As part of the pre-employment selection process and at any time during employment, Pasadena Unified School District may conduct a comprehensive background review or reviews through a consumer report and/or an investigative consumer report on candidates/employees. The scope of the consumer report/investigative consumer report may include, but is not limited to the following areas: verification of Social Security number; current and previous residences; employment history, including all personnel files; education; references; credit history and reports; criminal history, including records from any criminal justice agency in any or all federal, state or county jurisdictions; birth records; motor vehicle records, including traffic citations and registration; and any other public records. For reporting detail, please reference the Federal Trade Commission's Fair Credit Reporting Act. Pasadena Unified School District prohibits discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of actual or perceived age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital or parental status, medical condition, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, retaliation, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. Inquiries regarding nondiscrimination and civil rights should be directed to Title IX Compliance Officer for staff, Chief Human Resources Officer; 351 S. Hudson Street, Room #116, Pasadena, CA 91109; (626) ### ####.