Youth Engagement Advocate (2026-2027)

Terms of Employment: 10.5 months

Exemption Status: Exempt

AFSCME SALARY SCALE UA2x Grade 14-15

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor's degree preferred

Previous work with K-12 aged students

Previous investigative experience

Experience in counseling, mentoring, and team building

Supervisory/management experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS

High level of emotional maturity

Experience in public speaking and instruction

Knowledge of basic physical security functions

Have exceptional integrity to remain unbiased and fair and closely follow all rules, policies, and procedures

Exercise good judgment to be able to interpret and make outcome decisions (not everything will be black and white)

Be able to establish and present themselves as a person of authority to gain and keep the respect of students and faculty

Be respectful, personable, and compassionate in establishing a working rapport with students

Demonstrate trustworthiness to fulfill the role of trusted adult, confidant, and mentor

Demonstrate professionalism to represent the school system

Be succinct in writing and able to orally convey scenarios and present information accurately

Be problem solvers, able to evaluate and rationalize information and data, and respond quickly to potentially chaotic or stressful situations

Be physically fit to stand, walk, run, or engage in physical activity or contact

Culturally competent

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist school administrators with student code of conduct investigations

Establish a network among students that fosters open communication of potential problems before they occur

Provides security assistance and advice to school administrators and staff

Assists the school administration with threat assessments as needed

Conducts physical security assessments

Assists the administration in maintaining a safe and orderly environment throughout the school

Serves as a liaison with the police, fire department, and other emergency personnel

Works with the administration and school resource officer on school-related safety issues

Advises staff, parents, and students on safety matters

Encourages compliance with parking and driving regulations

Monitors students' during arrival and dismissal (during bus duty)

Ensures pedestrian safety during arrival and dismissal times.

Assists with student mediations as requested by school staff

Serves as a resource for counseling students on matters of personal safety and well-being

Works with the community to help resolve issues that may have an impact on the school

Helps provide security presence at athletic events and extracurricular activities, as needed

Assists the administration in ensuring that all activities conform to the school system guidelines

Interacts positively with others

Comes to work promptly every day

Works flexible hours as necessary

Works well under stress and meets all deadlines

Maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA and school policy

Assists with social media investigations

Monitors visitor sign-in/registration and identification

Reports unusual activities or unauthorized persons on campus to the school administrator

Monitors school radio communication and responds to emergencies for assistance

Completes daily school safety and security checklists and other forms as required

Monitors students during hallway class change to ensure safe and orderly conduct

Retrieves and escorts students to and from various locations when necessary

Monitors the cafeteria/meal areas during breakfast/lunch to ensure the safety of students

Intervenes in physical altercations occurring on campus, as needed

Assists in the de-escalation and the restraint of students, as needed.

Writes school incident reports according to school guidelines per Admin's direction

Monitors assemblies and school functions to ensure the safety and security of the event

Has the ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for extended periods of time, and climb stairs

Has the ability to work outdoors during inclement and extreme weather conditions

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.

Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.

The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; .../.... For special accommodations, call ... or TDD ... two weeks prior to the event.