2026-27 McKinney Vento District Family Advocate-Language, Culture, and Equity Department

Please Note: This position will close on the Poudre School District job board on April 16, 2026. Handshake automatically sets postings to expire after 30 days, but you can view the most up-to-date status and apply directly through our job board here: https://psdschools.schoolspring.com/?jobid=5626460 
 

Information specific to this position: This position is for the 2026-27 school year. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.

Pay Range: $25.53-$28.59/hr, based on qualifications and experience*

*These pay rates are based on the 2025-26 school year rates and will be updated when approved during the negotiations process for the 2026-27 school year*
 

Hours/day: 8

Work calendar days: 195

Duration of position: Ongoing

Benefits include: Health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, PERA retirement, paid time off, short and long term disability, access to employee walk-in clinic, as well as other optional benefit elections. 

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SUMMARY: 

Responsible for promoting district wide logistical and systems support to ensure that academic achievement for all students who qualify as homeless under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. Train and support site-based McKinney contacts and advocates. Manage requests for general needs and emergency assistance as well as coordinate transportation. Ensure McKinney-Vento laws and district policies are followed at sites. Serve as a liaison between families, schools, and the community when the site contacts are unavailable or need additional assistance. Facilitate data entry and data analysis along with informed system adaptations to ensure continued equitable and high-quality services for all families in program. Typically, will oversee several feeder systems for support. Provide flexible services for students that are need-based and include community resource referrals. Work to remove all unique barriers for students experiencing homelessness with emphasis on enrollment, attendance, and school success. Build and maintain positive community partnerships to provide the most comprehensive services possible for our families living in McKinney circumstances.

JOB TASKS: 

1. Support McKinney-Vento contact at site with professional development, consulting, and direct service support. Help the school team provide a welcoming environment for families, ensure educational rights, and remove barriers. Work closely with multiple site’s McKinney Contact, LCE (Language, Culture & Equity) Family Liaison, Counselor, Admin., etc. to best meet family needs. 

2. Lead crisis management for families in McKinney status facing urgency with meeting basic life needs (food, shelter, safety, transportation); including late night phone calls for coordination of resources (human, capital, financial, organizational, etc.). Act as case manager to ensure positive resolution and outcomes. 

3. Work with school team, students and families on academic challenges and provide school resources to ensure individual student progress. 

4. Develop and maintain relationships between critical site support staff, counselors, students, families, and outside agencies, including working closely with the McKinney-Vento site contact and McKinney-Vento Program Specialist. 

5. Support facilitation of ongoing staff development training to site contacts and advocates to ensure their proficiency in how to best serve families in McKinney status, which includes trainings on general trauma informed communication practices, constantly updating community resources, academic resources, and de-escalation strategies. Continually update website and resource documents and build and maintain community partnerships. 

6. Complete all LCE paperwork, emails, and request documents. Follow purchasing procedures and all district and state policies and guidelines. 

7. Attend work and arrive in a timely manner. 

8. Collaborate and support the Director of LCE and the Program Specialist with continual review of procedures and protocols to ensure compliance with the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act and its application to the district. Assist in data collection and analysis to ensure equitable practices within the McKinney program and support functions. 

9. Attend McKinney meetings and attend professional development sessions related to role. 

10. Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSES REQUIRED: 

• Associate degree or two-year college certificate in social work or related field required and a bachelor’s degree preferred 

• Three or more years of experience working with students and families in an educational setting, community service or outreach program required 

• Experience working with at risk and culturally diverse populations required 

• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable

• Criminal background check required for hire 

• Valid Colorado driver’s license

Questions regarding this posting can be directed to talent@psdschools.org