ob Description of Juvenile Crime Prevention Council (JCPC) Student Advocate

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools 

Reports to: Director of Student Services

Supervises:  None

Purpose: The purpose of this position is to prevent initial or continued juvenile delinquency and improve school performance of primarily court referred youth ages 10-17.  The Student Advocate will be employed full-time to provide services in collaboration with school officials, DJJ Court Services, parents, and community stakeholders.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for conducting all program activities to promote academic, career and social development of students in the program.
• Conduct individual and applicable group social/life skills training using an evidence-based curriculum to address student behavioral issues to improve academic, behavioral outcomes and progress with juvenile court.
• Provide reasonable case management for participants in order to ensure adherence to the individual service plan and attainment of measurable objectives.
• Develop individual service plan goals with clients to address school performance and/or behavioral issues.
• Evaluate student progress on a weekly basis by way of school visits and individual/group sessions.
• Conduct home visits with parents/guardians as appropriate to address student academic and behavioral concerns.
• Participate in providing parenting education sessions for parents.
• Maintain career resources and conduct career awareness activities as appropriate.
• Maintain adequate documentation of services provided.
• Adhere to the requirements of JCPC policy and program agreement for service delivery and confidential files content.
• Collaborate with school officials to maintain effective service delivery.
• Receive referrals from DJJ as well as principals and assistant principals as space allows. Maintain ongoing communication regarding student process.
• Consult with principals and central support staff in program development and maintenance.
• Consult with teachers and school counselors regarding student school performance and progress.
• Monitor student school performance, attendance and discipline by maintaining a monthly school visitation log.
• Report client progress monthly to referring court counselors.
• Responsible for program development and accountability measures.
• Carry out program activities in accordance with program goals and objectives.
• Maintain client files, NCALLIES submissions and submit monthly reports.
• Attend routine Juvenile Crime Prevention Council meetings to report program process.
• Monitor student progress using school performance records to include attendance, academic, and discipline infraction records.
• Conduct 6 month evaluations according to achievement of program measurable objectives.
• Confer with supervisors, school officials, and court counselors based on data in continued program development efforts.
• Adhere to program budget and work with Program Manager to ensure adequate expenditure of JCPC funding.
• Attend routine professional development activities to improve knowledge, program practices, and skills.
• Responsible for annual grant-writing efforts to include the Program Agreement and any necessary budget amendments in cooperation with the Program Manager.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Knowledge and Skills: 

• Ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow oral and written instructions.  Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions.  Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with emergency situations.

Training and Experience: 

• Must possess a minimum of a four year degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Criminal Justice and possess at least one year of relevant work experience. Strong interpersonal, organizational, program coordination and computer skills needed.

Salary: Salary Schedule Grade 69 plus local supplement

Salary Range:  $3,439.65 - $6,226.33 monthly

(Based on 30 years experience as a student advocate in a school system)

Full-Time; Permanent; 10 month position

Disclaimer:  The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job/position.

* In compliance with Federal law, Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age and disability.