Education Specialist (51895)

RISEBORO COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP•New York, NY

26d•$60,000 - $63,000

About The Position

The Education Specialist will support young adult individuals ages 18 to 25 and families with children headed by young adults ages 18 to 25 years old. They will have overall responsibility of completing life skills assessments for tenants and building a curriculum to bridge identified gaps in skills as well as connect individuals and families to appropriate and desired education programming.

Requirements

Dynamic, able to multi-task, problem solve, and work independently
Team player and willing to work with a diverse population
Trained in child development, mandated reporting, and family dynamics
Trained in harm reduction and housing first services approaches
Experience with evidence-based practices and/or evidence-informed services including, but not limited to: Positive Youth Development Recovery-Oriented and Trauma-Informed Case Management Critical Time Intervention
Ability to problem solve and work independently
Must be able to travel and work evening and weekend hours
Commitment to RiseBoro’s mission of unleashing the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the odds
Bachelor’s Degree in social work, psychology, or related human services field required.
At least 1 year of relevant social service experience, particularly in educational field with young adults

Responsibilities

Perform Life Skill and Needs Assessments for all new tenants to evaluate basic needs for all households; reassess periodically
Maintain a strong supportive relationship with tenants through consistent communication via phone, text, e-mail, and in-person meetings
Participate in individual supervision, team meetings, and case conferences to ensure a holistic approach to service delivery across program departments
Enhance job readiness through coaching and guidance for career exploration, facilitate career exploration and job readiness group workshops and presentations
Connect tenants to educational opportunities through community-based partnerships and internal RiseBoro programming, as detailed in their goal plans
Plan and coordinate transportation for tenants to job and college fairs; assist tenants in completing college applications and other forms required for higher education
Aid tenants with FAFSA and other financial applications for education and vocational opportunities
Plan and implement weekly, monthly, and annual activities calendars with a focus on education for adults and children, afterschool and summer program activities
Manage and supervise on-site activities for educational programming and track attendance
Develop and monitor linkages with external providers of educational, employment, and vocational programming
Complete and track referrals to educational, financial, and career advancement opportunities offered by partners
Prepare and maintain up to date records and tenant files, outcomes, including tenants’ personal and eligibility information, records of services provided, and all relevant correspondence
Work with Tenant Services Director to develop and implement independent living skills curriculum for tenants ready to move to less or non-programmatic housing; assess skill levels after partaking in the curriculum
Plan graduation events for tenants moving onto less programmatic housing
Lead groups and workshops for families based on tenant need and interest
Other duties as requested by supervisor to fulfill job responsibilities