Job Purpose

The early childhood homeless child/youth systems navigator works as a team member to develop educational intervention strategies; provide case management, resource systems navigation, monitor student progress, make appropriate referrals, and act as a resource to school staff.

This part-time position will support the School District of Beloit in identifying young children and youth (ages 3-5) experiencing homelessness and providing wrap-around services and assistance needed to enable them to attend school and participate fully in school activities. This person will be instrumental in creating community partnerships to increase awareness and identification of homeless youth. While the primary focus of this position will be prevention, the child/youth systems navigator will assist in meeting the urgent needs of children and youth experiencing homelessness-including academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs. Additionally, the child/youth systems navigator will work collaboratively to ensure the district is in compliance with the McKinney-Vento Education for homeless children and youth.

This position is responsible for removing educational barriers. The child/youth systems navigator must be committed to service through a lens of equity, helping the district dismantle systems of oppression, and providing anti-racist schooling experiences for all students.

Qualifications

High School Diploma is required; Associate's Degree (AA) or Bachelor's Degree (BA) highly desired or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; one year of related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience; previous experience working with social services or in homeless and/or poverty prevention.

The School District of Beloit provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

We invite you to explore the career opportunities at the School District of Beloit. We are a diverse and dynamic District with more than 5,600 students. Our mission, values, and goals support the academic success of our students. Our dedicated and talented teachers, administration, and staff reinforce and encourage high academic expectations, quality instructional practices, viable curriculum, student engagement, and an emphasis on 21st Century Learning that highlights critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication.

At the School District of Beloit, we are committed and strengthened by our Diversity (honoring our human differences); Equity (removing barriers and providing support for individuals to achieve their greatest potential); and Inclusion (ensuring each and every one belongs).

Our District includes an early childhood program; six elementary schools, 4K through third grade; four intermediate schools, fourth through eighth grade; one traditional high school with an Academy Model; and one alternative high school.

Located in southern Wisconsin and bordering northern Illinois, Beloit's best assets include a beautiful riverfront; charming downtown full of shops, hotels and restaurants; the internationally renowned Beloit College; the Beloit International Film Festival; miles of hiking and bike trails; interesting museums; and, of course, the School District of Beloit. This town of 37,000 is also the headquarters for several national and international companies including Hendricks Commercial Properties, ABC Supply, Kerry Americas, Rakuten, and PlayMonster.


It is the policy of the District that no person may be illegally discriminated against in employment by reason of their age, race, religion, creed, color, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, sex change, gender identity, gender expression, gender non-conformity, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, membership in the National Guard, state defense force or any other reserve component of the military forces of Wisconsin or the United States, political or religious affiliation, or any other factor prohibited by state or federal law.