Student Support Specialist
Core
Coordinate academic and civic integration for refugee students new to Abilene, assessing backgrounds, developing individualized service plans, and facilitating group-based programming.
Role type
Student Support Specialist (Educational Case Management)
Builds
Individualized educational service plans, group-based student programming schedules, and program documentation.
Domain
Humanitarian aid / Education / Refugee support
Required skills
Educational case management, coaching, program facilitation, data collection, stakeholder communication, cultural competency, volunteer oversight, logistics planning
Preferred skills
Experience with at-risk youth, refugee/immigrant populations, US education system knowledge, bilingual ability, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
ETO, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Assess educational backgrounds and develop individualized service plans; orient students and parents on the US education system; facilitate group-based student meetings and activities; monitor attendance and ensure safeguarding compliance; communicate regularly with parents/caregivers; maintain student files and program data systems.
Seniority
Individual Contributor