McKinney Vento & Foster Care Assistant 2026/2027

Assist the McKinney Vento and Foster Care Liaison in identifying and enlisting homeless families to participate in educational programs; and to perform administrative clerical functions in support of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Key responsibilities include identifying and placing qualifying students in educational programs, supporting services for K-12 homeless students, communicating opportunities to parents and school personnel, familiarity with child welfare policies related to homelessness and foster care, providing follow-up with parents/guardians and unaccompanied youth, responding to inquiries, coordinating with inter-district departments, maintaining eligible-student databases for reporting, preparing district/state/federal reports, performing routine clerical tasks, and accommodating evening meetings as needed. Preferred qualifications include bilingual proficiency in Spanish; strong typing skills; proficiency with Word/Excel; ability to maintain confidentiality and work with diverse stakeholders; and the ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.