TANF Education Coordinator

SCTCA•La Mesa, CA

10d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Coordinator coordinates the Native Youth Success Program and monitors school-aged children from TK through 12th grade for compliance with school enrollment, grades, and attendance requirements. The position provides case management to students experiencing issues that affect academic performance, including attendance, grades, behavioral concerns, and IEP/504 needs. The coordinator mentors and supports students and their parents or guardians to help students reach their potential, and plans and coordinates educational, cultural, and prevention activities, workshops, and programs. The role works with TANF participants, schools, Tribes, community members, and service agencies. It includes reviewing participant documentation and determining incentive eligibility, processing grade incentives and clothing allowances, maintaining confidential records and data, and producing ongoing reports. The coordinator also develops culturally relevant youth services and prevention activities, coordinates educational and employment opportunities, and transports participants to appointments, trainings, and activities as needed. This is a full-time, regular position based in La Mesa, California. The work is primarily in an indoor office environment, with visits to participant homes and schools, community activities, and travel between sites or to other locations as required. Periodic after-hours and weekend availability is expected. The role requires a background check, including Live Scan, and drug screening.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in education working directly with youth and providing youth case management.
One year of experience in general office procedures.
Valid California Driver's License with a driving record acceptable to SCTCA's insurance.
Ability to produce detailed work and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
Ability to understand and follow detailed verbal and written instructions and take initiative while respecting the chain of command.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including calculating percentages.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with professional educators, Tribal community members, and staff of Indian and non-Indian organizations.
Understanding of the basic TK–12 education system, school courses, graduation requirements, IEPs/Special Education, SARB, Title 6 Indian Education Act, prevention, and support services.
Knowledge of local school systems and community educational resources.
Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Proficiency with key Google Workspace features, including Gmail, Drive, Google Meet, Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides.
Ability to maintain tact and professionalism in a sensitive and highly confidential role.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, detail orientation, and time management.
Ability to handle difficult situations respectfully and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
Ability to maintain a heavy paperwork and processing workload in a fast-paced environment and work independently and as part of a team to meet timelines.
Flexibility for periodic after-hours and weekend work, as well as required travel depending on workload and program activities.
Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift and move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Successful completion of a background check, including Live Scan, and drug screening.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Education or a Social Services-related field preferred.
Knowledge of Indian history, culture, and politics is a plus.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective working relationships and communication with TANF participants, teachers, school staff, service agencies, community members, and local Tribes.
Explain the program to TANF participants, school staff, and tribal and community members.
Contact schools to verify attendance or report-card documentation and clarify discrepancies.
Review participant documentation to determine incentive eligibility and identify concerns.
Calculate and process grade incentive and clothing allowance payments.
Assist students in developing educational goals and support them in achieving individual education plan goals.
Research academic, support-service, and learning-disability resources for students and parents.
Work with parents and guardians to help them support their children's school goals.
Conduct regular participant visits at the office, homes, and schools.
Accompany participants to meetings with teachers and school administrators, including IEP meetings.
Attend periodic meetings with the Site Manager and staff involved with families.
Attend Tribal and other special events for outreach and networking.
Respond to questions and complaints concerning participant status.
Plan, organize, and lead activities and workshops with Tribes, community members, and outside agencies.
Develop and implement youth prevention services intended to encourage education and reduce risk factors related to pregnancy, substance abuse, and suicide.
Develop and implement culturally relevant services, activities, and workshops.
Develop and implement summer youth employment activities to build social and soft skills for future work.
Coordinate with schools, colleges, universities, and outside agencies to provide educational and employment opportunities for youth.
Develop and implement teen pregnancy prevention and education classes, lectures, and workshops.
Transport participants, including adults and children, to and from trainings, appointments, and activities in rural and urban areas and reservations.
Maintain current participant documents, files, and records and protect their confidentiality.
Perform data entry and verify entered data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or reentering incomplete information.
Create, maintain, and publish detailed records and reports on an ongoing basis.
Use desktop or laptop computers and Microsoft Word and Excel to prepare and maintain forms, documents, files, records, and reports.
Operate office equipment such as copiers, computers, printers, and fax machines.
Communicate regularly with the supervisor about department issues and participate in departmental meetings or committees.
Provide temporary training support to TANF staff and travel between office sites for training support, office coverage, or other needs.
Maintain professional, respectful, cooperative working relationships and manage a heavy workload with attention to accuracy, timelines, and confidentiality.
Take on additional projects and responsibilities as assigned.