Job Description
Youth Outreach Specialist - Westmore Oaks Elementary ($2,000 Sign On Bonus)
About the Employer
Washington Unified School District (WUSD) serves nearly 7,500 students in West Sacramento, carrying forward a proud legacy of excellence since 1917. As the city’s premier provider of high-quality education, WUSD offers innovative programs like Spanish Dual Language Immersion, Visual and Performing Arts, Career Technical Education, AVID, and before and after-school care. WUSD fosters a supportive and collaborative environment for employees, with mentoring, professional growth opportunities, and cutting-edge technology to inspire innovation in teaching. Rooted in equity, diversity, and inclusion, WUSD is a vibrant community of educators, families, and partners dedicated to empowering every student to thrive.
Job Summary
Under general supervision, to be responsible for developing, coordinating and maintaining programs for early identification of high risk youth and working cooperatively with school personnel and community groups to develop strategies designed to keep youth in regular school programs. Typical duties will include, but are not limited to, responding to the differing social or psychological needs and learning styles of students by utilizing local community agencies and programs; conducting home visits for a variety of reasons; providing public relations programs; assisting in staff development programs for schools; providing youth crisis intervention services when needed; helping students with interpersonal communication and self understanding; encouraging and promoting change in individuals, programs and institutions. Other duties will include serving as a member of the District attendance review board; attending meetings, conferences and workshops related to areas of responsibility; attend school site council meetings when required; collecting data and preparing reports as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Job Description / Essential Elements:
WASHINGTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION: YOUTH OUTREACH SPECIALIST SALARY RANGE: 50 GROUP: STUDENT SERVICES DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION: 01/22/09 DESCRIPTION: Under general supervision, to be responsible for developing, coordinating and maintaining programs for early identification of high risk youth and working cooperatively with school personnel and community groups to develop strategies designed to keep youth in regular school programs. Typical duties will include, but are not limited to, responding to the differing social or psychological needs and learning styles of students by utilizing local community agencies and programs; conducting home visits for a variety of reasons; providing public relations programs; assisting in staff development programs for schools; providing youth crisis intervention services when needed; helping students with interpersonal communication and self understanding; encouraging and promoting change in individuals, programs and institutions. Other duties will include serving as a member of the District attendance review board; attending meetings, conferences and workshops related to areas of responsibility; attend school site council meetings when required; collecting data and preparing reports as required. Performs other related duties as assigned. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California driver's license; maintaining a driving record acceptable for coverage under District vehicle insurance programs. QUALIFICATIONS: - California laws pertaining to student attendance and welfare; - Counseling techniques, particularly those applicable to youth with attendance problems or in crisis situations; - Career/vocational guidance techniques; - California State and federal child labor laws affecting the employment of minors; - Operational procedures for governmental programs, particularly those dealing with youth. AND Ability to: - Express oneself clearly and effectively orally and in writing on aspects of the school based program; - Work according to program or District regulations established for the school based program; - Work as a team member or alone; - Work evening hours when required; - Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with a variety of personalities, ages and ethnic groups. AND Training and experience: Four years of college level training including at least a Bachelor's degree in social work, teaching, probation or similar fields, supplemented by some working experience in a youth intervention governmental program or with community agencies and/or programs in the human services area. Physical Abilities: Requires ambulatory ability to go to different locations. Requires speaking and hearing to communicate in person or over the phone. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers. Requires lifting of light to moderate objects on an occasional basis and sufficient ambulatory ability to stand for sustained periods of time. Requires sufficient arm, hand and finger dexterity in order to operate a personal computer keyboard, typewriter, and other office equipment. Neck flexion and rotation to read and work on computer.
Requirements / Qualifications
Letter of Introduction Resume 3 Current Current Letters of Recommendation 3 Professional references full name, phone numbers and email addresses listed on application. The Washington Unified School District is offering a $2,000.00 sign on bonus for this hard to fill position.
Training and experience: Four years of college level training including at least a Bachelor's degree in social work, teaching, probation or similar fields, supplemented by some working experience in a youth intervention governmental program or with community agencies and/or programs in the human services area.
Comments and Other Information
Questions about openings, please contact Human Resources at 916-375-7604 ext 1013. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to broadening the diversity of our workplace. All applications and resumes are welcome. The Washington Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. For concerns, immediately contact Kamaljit Pannu, Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources(Compliance Officer for Title IX and CC of R Title 5) at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1046. A copy of the Washington Unified School District's uniform complaint policy and non-discrimination policy are available upon request. Equity, Excellence, Empowerment for Every Student, Every Day