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Education Advocate at Advocates for Children of New York - ApplyBlast

Education Advocate

Advocates for Children of New York

2 months ago

4.1 on Glassdoor

New York City, New York, United States

Hybrid

Full Time

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About this role

The Education Advocate will support the educational success of students experiencing homelessness by providing individualized assistance with special education processes, school enrollment, and shelter transfers. The role involves connecting families to resources, developing informational materials, facilitating collaboration meetings with school and shelter staff, and delivering trainings on students' educational rights. This position reports to the Director of Project LIT and works both in‑office and remotely.

Responsibilities

Advocate for students in temporary housing on education-related issues
Locate and connect families with needed resources and services
Develop and deliver informational materials and trainings

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

About Advocates for Children of New York

advocatesforchildren.org

Headquarters

New York, New York, United States

Company Size

11-50 employees

Founded

1971

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Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) is a nonprofit dedicated to protecting every child’s right to a free, appropriate education across New York. For more than 50 years, AFC has provided families with one‑on‑one guidance and legal advocacy to secure school placements, special education services, language access, and protections from exclusionary discipline. Alongside direct client services, AFC pursues systemic policy, litigation, and communications strategies to advance equity and hold schools and districts accountable. Families, educators, and policymakers rely on AFC for expertise, resources, and strategic advocacy to improve outcomes for students.