Youth Engagement Advocate

Job Title

Job Identification 4449

Job Category

Support

Locations

La Plata, MD, United States

Job Schedule

Full time

School Type

Starkey

School Year

2026-2027

Terms of Employment

10.5 months

Exemption Status

Exempt

AFSCME SALARY SCALE

UA2x Grade 14-15

Education and Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred. Previous work with K-12 aged students. Previous investigative experience. Experience in counseling, mentoring, and team building. Supervisory/management experience preferred.

Qualifications

High level of emotional maturity. Experience in public speaking and instruction. Knowledge of basic physical security functions. Have exceptional integrity to remain unbiased and fair and closely follow all rules, policies, and procedures. Exercise good judgment to be able to interpret and make outcome decisions (not everything will be black and white). Be able to establish and present themselves as a person of authority to gain and keep the respect of students and faculty. Be respectful, personable, and compassionate in establishing a working rapport with students. Demonstrate trustworthiness to fulfill the role of trusted adult, confidant, and mentor. Demonstrate professionalism to represent the school system. Be succinct in writing and able to orally convey scenarios and present information accurately. Be problem solvers, able to evaluate and rationalize information and data, and respond quickly to potentially chaotic or stressful situations. Be physically fit to stand, walk, run, or engage in physical activity or contact. Culturally competent.

Essential Job Functions

Assist school administrators with student code of conduct investigations. Establish a network among students that fosters open communication of potential problems before they occur. Provides security assistance and advice to school administrators and staff. Assists the school administration with threat assessments as needed. Conducts physical security assessments. Assists the administration in maintaining a safe and orderly environment throughout the school. Serves as a liaison with the police, fire department, and other emergency personnel. Works with the administration and school resource officer on school-related safety issues. Advises staff, parents, and students on safety matters. Encourages compliance with parking and driving regulations. Monitors students' during arrival and dismissal (during bus duty). Ensures pedestrian safety during arrival and dismissal times. Assists with student mediations as requested by school staff. Serves as a resource for counseling students on matters of personal safety and well-being. Works with the community to help resolve issues that may have an impact on the school. Helps provide security presence at athletic events and extracurricular activities, as needed. Assists the administration in ensuring that all activities conform to the school system guidelines. Interacts positively with others. Comes to work promptly every day. Works flexible hours as necessary. Works well under stress and meets all deadlines. Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and school policy. Assists with social media investigations. Monitors visitor sign-in/registration and identification. Reports unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to the school administrator. Monitors school radio communication and responds to emergencies for assistance. Completes daily school safety and security checklists and other forms as required. Monitors students during hallway class change to ensure safe and orderly conduct. Retrieves and escorts students to and from various locations when necessary. Monitors the cafeteria/meal areas during breakfast/lunch to ensure the safety of students. Intervenes in physical altercations occurring on campus, as needed. Assists in the de-escalation and the restraint of students, as needed. Writes school incident reports according to school guidelines per Admin's direction. Monitors assemblies and school functions to ensure the safety and security of the event. Has the ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and climb stairs. Has the ability to work outdoors during inclement and extreme weather conditions.

Environmental Factors & Physical Requirements

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.