Position: Student Advocate - On SiteReporting to: Student Advocate LeadPOSITION SUMMARYThe CEB Student Advocate is responsible for promoting the academic, social-emotional, and behavioral growth of students across K–12 grade levels. Advocates work with a caseload of approximately 20–30 students to support goal setting, success planning, school connection, and overall well‑being—ensuring students are on‑track and prepared to transition across key educational milestones (elementary to middle, middle to high school, high school to postsecondary). In addition to individual student work, the Advocate plays a key role in strengthening family‑school relationships, conducting home visits, and supporting truancy prevention efforts during high‑risk periods (beginning of year, mid‑year, etc.).PERSONAL TRAITS & STRENGTHSStrong relationship builder with youth and familiesReliable, self‑directed, and organizedAble to work with diverse teams and populationsSolution‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communicatorFlexible and adaptable to evolving needsDeep commitment to educational equity and student potentialKEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESStudent Support & Goal SettingMaintain a caseload of ~20–30 students across grade levelsDevelop individualized student success plans focused on academic, behavioral, and social‑emotional goalsConduct weekly check‑ins with students to monitor progress and well‑beingTrack key indicators including attendance, grades, and behavior incidentsProvide 1:1 and small group advisement and skill‑building sessionsFacilitate student reflection and ownership through mastery profiles and goal trackingMaintain alignment to the Student Advocacy Playbook to ensure consistent, high‑quality support practices across caseloadsSchool & Family EngagementServe as a liaison between families and schools to promote stronger collaborationConduct regular home visits and parent meetings to understand and address family needsCollaborate with school counselors, teachers, and staff to advocate for studentsEncourage and support family involvement in student success planning and school activitiesParticipate in IEP or 504 meetings as neededTruancy Prevention & Transitional ReadinessMonitor attendance data and intervene early when absenteeism risesImplement attendance action plans and coordinate with schools and FRC teamProvide intensive support during critical truancy windows (e.g., first 30 days of school, midyear)Support students in navigating major grade‑level transitionsHelp families understand academic benchmarks and next‑step requirementsPostsecondary & Career Readiness (Grades 6–12 – where applicable)Provide resources and advising on high school selection, college pathways, career exploration, and financial aidSupport access to internships, mentoring, and work‑based learning opportunitiesCoordinate with College & Career Advisors across sitesHost or co‑facilitate eventsData, Documentation & Case ManagementMaintain up‑to‑date case notes and documentation in student data systemsCollaborate with Data & Evaluation Team to track student progressParticipate in student support team meetings and care coordinationRequirementsPERSONAL TRAITS & STRENGTHSStrong relationship builder with youth and familiesReliable, self‑directed, and organizedAble to work with diverse teams and populationsSolution‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communicatorFlexible and adaptable to evolving needsDeep commitment to educational equity and student potentialEDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree preferred3+ years of experience working with youth and families, preferably in school or nonprofit settingStrong organizational and data tracking skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyReliable transportation and ability to conduct home visitsBilingual (English/Spanish) preferredMust pass criminal background checkABOUT THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION BUILDINGThe Community Education Building (CEB) is a nonprofit organization committed to creating a world where families thrive, and students succeed—regardless of race or zip code. Through a co‑location and shared services model, CEB provides comprehensive academic and whole‑family support to schools, helping them focus on teaching and learning. With services such as healthy meals, mental health support, life coaching, and college readiness programming, CEB works to eliminate barriers to success for over 1,500 students of color in Wilmington's central business district.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYThe CEB is an equal opportunity employer. We will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Our policy reflects and affirms the CEB's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.#J-18808-Ljbffr