Job Description

ELECT Outreach Worker
Starting Salary (without PDE Certification): $41,645

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in education, social services, or related field.
2. Experience in program management.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with schools and community.
4. Ability to work independently, and to interact well with others.
5. Proficient in Microsoft Office programs, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel in addition to technology required for communication and meeting the expectations of the program.

The ELECT Outreach Worker act as liaison among pregnant and parenting students, parents/guardians, local agencies and ASD and community-based student supports providers. Responsibilities include: outreach; development and implementation of Individualized Service Plans; home visits; group meetings; case management including resource identification, referral and follow-up; parent education; records maintenance, and accurate and timely data collection and submission. The goals of the ELECT program are high school graduation and future economic self-sufficiency for these students and their children.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the community.
2. Demonstrate a working knowledge of the available community resources.
3. Have experience working with low-income families.
4. Have a knowledge base of child development and child-rearing techniques.
5. Exhibit professionalism.
6. Be enthusiastic about learning as well as teaching.
7. Show acceptance, empathy and positive regard.
8. Demonstrate a personal commitment to the philosophy, vision and mission of the ELECT Program.
9. Have good organizational skills.
10. Maintain accurate records

Share in our community! Grow with our students! Join our district today and be a part of our future!

The Allentown School District is committed to excellence! The richness of The Allentown School District's diversity is strengthened by its central role in educating our students for America's future through academic excellence and celebrating the culturally responsive, athletic and artistic range of talent in the schools. ASD students originate from 51 countries and speak 26 languages.

The Allentown School District offers a comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify.
This may include*
o Medical Insurance
o Dental Insurance
o Vision Reimbursement
o Tuition Reimbursement
o Personal and Sick time
o PSERS Retirement Fund

*Eligibility for specific benefits will be outlined in each labor group's specific collective bargaining agreement.