HOMELESS/NEWCOMER LIASON




Position Title: School-based Homeless/Newcomer Family Specialist
Location: Office of Students, Family & Community Engagement
Reports To: Family Resource Center

Job Overview: To identify students and families who are Newcomers and/or experiencing
homelessness or housing instability and connect them with city and state resources.

Responsibilities:

-Coordinate with the District point of contact and community to assist homeless and
newcomer families in getting essential resources, family support, and well-being.
-To advocate collaboratively with school administrators and staff to ensure homeless and
newcomer students receive the educational, social, and emotional needs to succeed
academically.
-Monitor attendance and truancy of homeless and newcomer students and support with
home visits if needed.
-Conduct home visits and provide services in the field, including transportation.
-Maintain documentation and records by Lawrence Public School policies.
-Collaborate with school administrators and staff to develop and implement family
communications and systems around successful acclimation to school (i.e. handbooks,
newsletters, flyers, media messages, phone calls)
-Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Qualifications:
-Bachelor’s degree Preferred
-Experience working with youth and families from inner-city communities.
-Bilingual in English and Spanish.
-Exceptional interpersonal skills, communication skills, and an ethical mindset
-Active listening, presentation, and conflict resolution skills
-Extremely punctual and reliable, highly organized and detail-oriented.
-Computer skills/ proficiency
-Lawrence Resident Highly preferred
-Must have reliable transportation
-Ability to work some evenings and weekends as needed

Work Year/Position Details: 52 - Clerk - CBA

Other: Benefits in accordance with the Lawrence Public Schools guidelines

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Lawrence Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on
the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union
status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or
disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against
individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation

Position : 345610020

Location : CENTRAL OFFICE

Posting End : 12/01/2026

SALARY RANGE: $47,267.00-$75,739.00