EDIFY Program Coordinator
About The Position
At KVC Health Systems, we are driven by the vision that every person should be safe and connected to a strong family and a healthy community. We are currently seeking a dynamic and organized EDIFY Program Coordinator to lead an innovative educational support system designed to help youth in foster care achieve consistent academic success. Join a team that values your growth and wellbeing; we are proud to share that KVC maintains a work wellbeing score of 83 on Indeed, reflecting our commitment to a supportive and healthy workplace. The EDIFY Program Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing a robust educational support framework for youth navigating the foster care system. This role involves building and maintaining a pool of qualified tutors, matching them with students, and providing ongoing support to Success Coaches, care managers, and volunteers. You will oversee a unique reward system to reinforce student growth, collaborate on community-facing training sessions, and track program outcomes to ensure the highest level of fidelity. As this is a grant-funded position, the Coordinator plays a critical role in demonstrating program impact for long-term sustainability.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university is required.
- One to two years of experience working with children and families is required.
- A valid driver’s license and auto insurance are required.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong customer service focus, excellent time management, and a solutions-focused mindset.
Nice To Haves
- A degree in social services or a related field is preferred.
- Knowledge of school-based communication technology is a plus.
- Must have knowledge of or attend training for de-escalation techniques and maintain current First Aid/CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full lifecycle of student recruitment and onboarding, including assessing academic needs and providing necessary educational equipment.
- Recruit and field tutor applicants, providing consistent feedback and support to maintain a high-quality educational pool.
- Track and evaluate student progress using measurable outcomes, maintaining open communication with caregivers, teachers, and treatment teams.
- Obtain and review IEP/504 information and progress reports, ensuring tutoring aligns with classroom objectives and school technology platforms like Schoology.
- Implement and oversee a points management and reward system to celebrate youth success and distribute incentives.
- Develop activities that empower youth to understand their rights and opportunities within the foster care system.
- Collaborate with internal training teams to create and present "Forage and Foster" presentations to the community three times annually.
- Build and establish strong relationships with community partners, including WVU, Vista, the Department of Education, and DoHS.
- Ensure all services and documentation follow regulatory requirements, contract terms, and agency guidelines.
- Observe for and report any signs of abuse or neglect in accordance with mandatory reporting guidelines.
Benefits
- work wellbeing score of 83 on Indeed, reflecting our commitment to a supportive and healthy workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
