About theOrganization
Centerfor Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with peopleacross New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration,criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network ofdirect services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership ofdirectly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all NewYorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need tothrive.
WhyJoin the Team?
At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitivemarket-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determinedby the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, andgeography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the mostdesirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize theimportance of work-life balance.
The Transition Advocate will provide both advocacy and transition services to Rochester City School District (RCSD) students referred to/recruited into CCA’s Transition Advocacy Program in Rochester. The Transition Advocate will work with students to both advocacy services for students and families who are referred to a RCSD process to address allegations that the student violated the Code of conduct, including but not limited to Superintendent meetings, and mediations with school personnel. Additionally, the Transition Advocate will provide transition services to students returning to
mainstream school from long-term absence. These absences may be due to a long-term suspension from school, a return from juvenile detention, or a return from jail, prison or juvenile placement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Inform and ensure students and parents/guardians facing a superintendent’s disciplinary hearing are aware of their rights and responsibilities as outlined in Education Law 3214 and RCSD’s Code of Conduct
Provide support to students who have an Individual Education Plan (IEP) or a 504 plan
Participate in a Manifestation Determination Review as part of the disciplinary proceeding
Address underlying issues regarding a student’s misbehavior in accordance with the RCSD Code of Conduct
Assist parents, students, hearing officers, and district staff (administrators, principals and teachers) in considering restorative interventions and supports that encourage educational success
Provide services for the following; informal hearings, informal conferences, short-term suspensions, restorative meetings, local MDR/CSE meetings, transition meetings and family or criminal court proceedings related to school suspensions
Support the transition for students who are returning to mainstream school following an absence due to a long-term suspension, a return from juvenile detention, or a return from jail, prison or juvenile placement
Conduct youth assessment through one-on-one meetings with the student, family members and school staff to review pertinent records to develop an individualized return to school plan.
Collaborate with school district staff to advocate for and support student success and to address any emerging or ongoing concerns
Follow-up to engage students for up to 6 months following their transition back to mainstream school, track progress and provide referrals to the school district and other community supports to ensure a successful transition to mainstream school
Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Maintain accurate record keeping via case files and designated computer database
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Educational background in social work, education, policy, criminal justice or related field with excellent oral/written communication, and advocacy skills
A skillful motivational interviewer, with facility in cognitive behavior interventions, prior experience working with and a commitment to at-risk youth including justice system involved youth
Demonstrated cultural competency
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours and work in school, home and community settings throughout Rochester
Valid NYS driver’s license
Bi-lingual skills a plus
All new hires for this position are subject to a NYS Department of Education background check upon acceptance of position
Note: The Center for Community Alternatives requires any employee using their automobile on behalf of the company to carry a minimum bodily injury limit of $100,000 per person, $300,000 for each accident, and property damage limits of $100,000 for each accident.
CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek talented, dedicated individuals who possess a strong commitment to CCA’s mission, including those with relevant personal experience in terms of recovery and/or justice involvement.
ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME.
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