Family Engagement & Student Support Specialist

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