Anticipated SY26-27 Student Special Svc Advocate

Anticipated SY26-27 Student Special Svc Advocate Job Number: 260001EX Posting Date: Jun 26, 2026, 5:31:27 PM Primary Location: South Side - 1710 East 93rd Street Salary Range: $55,277.94 to $83,291.77 Student Special Services Advocate Under general supervision, serves as an advocate for at‑risk young adults and school‑aged parents in connection with social, educational, and job training services; performs related duties as required. Essential Functions Reviews school records and identifies, visits, and counsels at‑risk young adults and school‑aged parents who have dropped out of school to encourage their return to school. Confers with school counselors and clients to establish educational programs appropriate to clients’ lifestyles; develops resource networks and accompanies clients to social service agencies for service referrals. Assists clients in enrolling in G.E.D., evening school courses, and job training programs; collaborates with employers to discuss reducing work hours to allow continued education. Maintains client case files, provides follow‑up services, compiles periodic activity reports for supervisory staff and program funding sources, and meets with community organizations to distribute literature and explain available services. May counsel student‑athletes to ensure they meet college academic entrance requirements. Qualifications Training and Experience: Graduation from an accredited educational institution with an Associate’s degree, or successful completion of two years of college coursework at an accredited college or university, supplemented by four years of progressively responsible experience in community or social service organizations, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of social service agencies, sensitivity to the needs of at‑risk young adults and parents, knowledge of social service program development. Ability to work with and for at‑risk young adults and parents, establish and expand community and social service networks, maintain accurate records. Good oral and written communication skills, skill in evaluating and meeting service needs, coordinating efforts of various agencies and organizations. Physical Requirements Light Work: Exerting up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally, up to ten (10) pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force frequently to move objects. Position rated as Light Work when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or when it requires sitting most of the time with pushing or pulling of arm controls. Benefits Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice Medical Plan Options Pharmacy Dental Vision Behavioral Health & EAP Employee Wellness Program Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow Basic Life Insurance Life and Disability Insurance Pension Plans Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b)) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Spot Pet Insurance Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life Paid Leave Sick Leave Vacation Days Parental Leaves Short-Term Disability Religious Holidays Leaves Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Public Schools