Homeless Liaison

Hamilton County Schools

📍 Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

FULL_TIME Other-General

Job Description


Overview

Pending approval of the SY26 CFA by TDOE and HCS Board.

The purpose of this job is to ensure district compliance with the federal McKinney-Vento law by carrying out services to homeless children and youth. The liaison coordinates and enhances communication between the Department of Student Services, parents of homeless students, the Department of Federal Programs, and the Tennessee Department of Education.


Responsibilities

  • Acts in a professional, respectful, and welcoming manner at all times.
  • Creates a customer-focused climate and provides quality services and support to parents/guardians, students, schools and other stakeholders.
  • Provides coordination of services between the schools and agencies to meet the various needs of students and their families.
  • Provides information to parents or guardians regarding their children’s rights as homeless individuals and the resources available.