Under the direction of the Instructional Supervisor, the Adolescent Single Parent Program Specialist supports, monitors and oversees the implementation of program goals executed by Adolescent Single Parent Liaisons. Overall responsibilities include planning, monitoring and implementing a quality Adolescent Single Parent Program (ASPP) by which pregnant and parenting students have adequate access to child rearing information, training, resources and support services.  

Assists and supports the Instructional Supervisor by overseeing the day-to-day operation and implementation of the Adolescent Single Parent Program throughout the district;

Conducts regular school visits to monitor and support Adolescent Single Parent Liaisons, assess students’ needs and monitor program implementation;

Prepares grant documentation for program funding on an annual basis and submits quarterly reports as required;

Collaborates with stakeholders and service providers to identify resources for teen parents and their families;

Oversees the facilitation of training workshops for pregnant and parenting students and the custodial parents of adolescents;

Monitors the documentation and records of students and submits yearly program progress evaluations;

Monitors the crisis intervention referrals submitted to the Department of Social Services and/or resource providers on behalf of adolescent parents;

Provides guidance and coaching to Adolescent Single Parent Liaisons in the areas of teen counseling and available support services;

Educates the public about program objectives, goals and activities;

Collects and maintains accurate data for analysis, evaluation and program improvement; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of responsive counseling and crisis intervention techniques;

Knowledge of local, state and federal resources for pregnant and parenting adolescents;

Effective interpersonal and human relations skills;

Demonstrated competency with counseling strategies and approaches;

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders;

Ability to organize and prioritize the many aspects of the position;

Ability to mentor, coach and support the learning and effectiveness of the Adolescent Single Parent Liaisons; and

Ability to maintain central record system and to prepare reports for research data.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in counseling, psychology, social work or a related field required.  A minimum of three (3) years of successful experience working with adolescent parents and their families.



None Required.



Oversees and provides guidance to program personnel.



The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.




The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.




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