Family Engagement & Student Support Specialist Job at Career Academy of South Bend, Inc., South Bend, IN

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  • Career Academy of South Bend, Inc.
  • South Bend, IN

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Family Engagement & Student Support Specialist

Job Classification: Licensed Non Instructional

Reports to: Building Principal

Work Schedule: Academic Year (7:45 - 3:30)

General Description:

Success Academy at Boys & Girls Club is seeking a dynamic and compassionate Family Engagement & Student Support Specialist. This unique role blends the responsibilities of a school counselor, social worker, and family liaison, while also supporting students through experiential and project-based learning. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, believes in the power of strong school-family partnerships, and is passionate about supporting students' emotional and social development alongside their academic growth.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Valid Indiana Professional Educator’s License or certification (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or School Counselor)

Primary Responsibilities:

Family Engagement:

  • Build trusting relationships with families to foster a strong home-school connection.
  • Design and facilitate family events, workshops, and resource nights that align with school priorities and community needs.
  • Serve as a liaison between school and home to support attendance, communication, and student success.

Counseling & Social Work:

  • Provide direct counseling services to students, including individual and small group support for social-emotional development.
  • Collaborate with teachers and leadership to support students experiencing trauma, behavioral challenges, or barriers to learning.
  • Coordinate referrals to outside mental health, social service, and community resources as needed.
  • Support the development and implementation of school-wide SEL (social-emotional learning) initiatives and restorative practices.

Experiential Learning:

  • Support the integration of experiential and hands-on learning into student support plans and behavior intervention strategies.
  • Collaborate with teachers to co-design field-based learning experiences that promote community connection and real-world learning.
  • Use project-based or experiential methods to help students build resilience, self-regulation, and positive peer relationships.

School Activities:

  • Participate in extracurricular activities, chaperone events, or lead clubs as assigned
  • Contribute to school culture through student mentorship and professional collaboration

Essential Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience working in an elementary school setting, preferably in urban or charter schools.
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice.
  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with students, families, staff, and community partners.
  • Must demonstrate foundational professionalism, including consistent attendance, punctuality, adherence to school policies and procedures, and strong employability skills. These are considered essential, non-negotiable expectations of the role.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field required
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Valid Indiana Professional Educator’s License or certification (e.g., LCSW, LMSW, LPC, or School Counselor) i

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