Education Coordinator Full Time

Trinity Health

About The Position

Des Moines House of Mercy - Full-Time Days Full Benefit Package including but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance and more! Assesses the educational and employability status of clients participating in House of Mercy’s Adult Programming areas and assists participants in establishing educational goals and implementing strategies to enhance educational status as a means for expanding self-sufficiency options. Provides individual and group counseling services for the purposes of promoting self-sufficiency. Applies concepts of recovery and client centered care to improve outcomes. Coordinates internal/external services to provide as complete a continuum of care as possible. Build relationships with community employers and programs to maximize client opportunities towards accomplishing their self-sufficiency goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a human services, education, or vocational rehabilitation related field, required.
Minimum of two (2) years experience preferred.
Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to population served within first 30 days of employment.
Previous experience working with chemically dependent or “at risk” clientele preferred.
Ability to understand medical terminology and communicate effectively with healthcare professionals.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in a vocational rehabilitation related area of study, preferred.
Previous experience working with chemically dependent or “at risk” clientele preferred.

Responsibilities

Assesses educational and employment status of adult clients and develops a comprehensive, realistic plan to enhance their education/employment status.
Collaborates with the treatment team regarding the development/implementation of client educational/vocational/personal finance management goals.
Provides individual and group education/counseling services in support of self-sufficiency goals.
Assists with critical tasks related to pursuit/achievement of employment goals, i.e. job skills development training, coordination of in-house experience, assessing job readiness, monitoring work performance for job retention, etc.
Assists clients in achieving their educational goals through completion of necessary requirements to enter/maintain involvement in an educational program, i.e. assistance in completing financial aid papers, determining class schedules, etc.