McKinney Vento Advisor

McKinney-Vento Advisors assist students experiencing homelessness by providing resource coordination, academic support, postsecondary planning, workforce readiness guidance, and transition services that promote high school completion and successful entry into college, career training, military service, or employment.

McKinney-Vento Advisors assist students experiencing homelessness by providing resource coordination, academic support, postsecondary planning, workforce readiness guidance, and transition services that promote high school completion and successful entry into college, career training, military service, or employment.

• Connect students to college and career readiness opportunities, postsecondary transition supports, workforce development programs, scholarships, mentoring, and community resources that promote successful educational and employment outcomes.
• Guide unaccompanied and homeless high school students through college, trade school, workforce training apprenticeship, and military application processes.
• Inform unaccompanied and homeless high school students of educational rights and financial aid opportunities available under McKinney-Vento Act and FAFSA provisions. of their rights according to FAFSA.
• Assist unaccompanied and homeless students in obtaining internships, apprenticeships, job-shadowing experiences, and workforce development opportunities. Assist unaccompanied and homeless high school students in completing their FAFSA applications, scholarship applications, tuition waiver requests, and other financial aid documentation..
• Provide information and resources to unaccompanied and homeless high school students regarding college applications, FAFSA applications, academic requirements, and any other college/career related questions.
• Organize, plan, and lead family engagement focused on college, career, financial aid, workforce development, and scholarship opportunities.
• Assist, provide guidance, and practice essay writing for college applications,resume development, interviewing skills, and professional communication.
• Connect students to college and career readiness programs.
• Collaborate with school counselors, community school facilitators and other essential support staff to coordinate comprehensive support.
• Coordinate access to transportation, school supplies, hygiene products, clothing, housing resources, and community-based services.
• Utilize trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and strength-based practices.
• Maintain all required records and documentation. Provides required documents to the Homeless Education Office.
• Attend all required professional development and meetings.
• Offer continuum of care homeless referrals as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

• PPossession of a bachelors degree (retirees are welcomed to apply).
• Part time position 15-20 hours per week.

• Technology competency.
• Knowledge of spelling, grammar, and arithmetic.
• Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, Microsoft Office 365, and related applications.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to properly maintain confidential information.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to follow rules and regulations

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The work in this class is generally performed in a school environment. Work may require the ability to move within the school and classroom setting.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully passing a background, DSS, and criminal history check. Employees must have submitted an application for employment to the Office of Temporary Services.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Hourly Rate: $37.42

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Benefits: BCPS offers limited benefits for temporary employees that may include 403(b)/457 plans, paid sick and safe leave accruals, and access to credit union benefits.

Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.

Email: OTShiring@bcps.org

Office of Temporary & Support Services

Phone: 443-809-8952