Outreach Assistant (English-Speaking & Bilingual)

Minimum Requirements 

• Sixty credit hours at an accredited college or university.

• One year of full-time, paid, experience which has included the use of a computer and working in an urban setting

For the Bilingual Specialty

• Performs the above mentioned duties while serving the needs of specific communities.

• Sixty credit hours at an accredited college or university.

• One year of full-time, paid, experience which has included the use of a computer and working in an urban setting.

OR

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Three years of full-time, paid, experience which has included the use of a computer and working in an urban setting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 

Demonstrated knowledge of:

• the challenges facing students in an urban environment experiencing homelessness. 

• personal computer software applications that are used to create or maintain databases, design spreadsheets and create reports and documents.

• basic concepts pertaining to post-secondary preparation for high school students.

Demonstrated ability to:

• work independently on projects, meet deadlines and achieve goals.

• provide information on program goals and objectives to students, parents and community organizations.

• collaborate with community organizations, school staff and students.

• work well with high school students.

• implement administrative procedures in accordance with program guidelines.

• interpret and apply the Federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and align these mandates and strategies with the strategies of the ECYEH Program.

• perform data entry, maintain records and prepare reports.

• use word-processing and spreadsheet software.

• operate a personal computer.

• express ideas effectively, both orally and in writing.

• establish and maintain effective working relationships.

For the Bilingual Specialty

• Demonstrated ability to:

• write and speak  English and an appropriate foreign language fluently.

• read English and an appropriate foreign language. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. 

Nondiscrimination

The School District of Philadelphia provides to all persons equal access to all categories of employment in this District, regardless of race, color, age, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin or handicap/disability, gender identity, or genetic information. Please refer to Board Policy 104 for further information regarding the District's commitment to Nondiscrimination in Employment Practices.