Homeless/Newcomer Liason

HOMELESS/NEWCOMER LIASON Position Title: School-based Homeless/Newcomer Family Specialist Location: Office of Students, Family & Community Engagement Reports To: Family Resource Center Job Overview: To identify students and families who are Newcomers and/or experiencing homelessness or housing instability and connect them with city and state resources.

Responsibilities

-Coordinate with the District point of contact and community to assist homeless and newcomer families in getting essential resources, family support, and well-being. -To advocate collaboratively with school administrators and staff to ensure homeless and newcomer students receive the educational, social, and emotional needs to succeed academically.

-Monitor attendance and truancy of homeless and newcomer students and support with home visits if needed. -Conduct home visits and provide services in the field, including transportation. -Maintain documentation and records by Lawrence Public School policies. -Collaborate with school administrators and staff to develop and implement family communications and systems around successful acclimation to school (i.

e. handbooks, newsletters, flyers, media messages, phone calls) -Other duties as assigned Education and Experience Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree Preferred -Experience working with youth and families from inner-city communities. -Bilingual in English and Spanish. -Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and an ethical mindset -Active listening, presentation, and conflict resolution skills -Extremely punctual and reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented.

-Computer skills/ proficiency -Lawrence Resident Highly preferred -Must have reliable transportation -Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed Work Year/Position Details: 52

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• CBA Other: Benefits in accordance with the Lawrence Public Schools guidelines EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Lawrence Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation Position : 345610020 Location : CENTRAL OFFICE Posting End : 12/01/2026 SALARY RANGE: $47,267.00-$75,739.00 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc.