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TANF Education Coordinator

Job in La Mesa, San Diego County, California, 91942, USA
Listing for: SCTCA
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-05
Job specializations:
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 23.5 USD Hourly USD 23.50 HOUR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

Job Posting

Job title: Education Coordinator

Location: La Mesa, CA

Final date to receive applications: December 13, 2026 (Tentative interviews week of 12/14-12/18 w/start date early January 2027)

Compensation: Minimum of $23.50/hour. DOE.

Benefits:

  • Paid Holidays
  • Rich Medical, Dental & Vision
  • Generous Vacation & Sick
  • 401(k) Match

Status: Full Time/Regular position

Job Summary

This position coordinates the Native Youth Success Program. Education Coordinator is responsible for monitoring school aged children (TK-12th grade) to ensure compliance with school enrollment, grades and attendance requirements. In addition, provides case management to students experiencing any issues (i.e., poor attendance, low grades, behavioral issues, IEP/504) that affect their academic performance. Responsible for mentoring and supporting students and their parents/guardians, so they can achieve their highest potential.

The Education Coordinator also plans and coordinates educational, cultural and prevention activities, workshops and programs.

Essential Functions
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and effective communication with TANF participants, teachers, school staff, support service agencies, community members and local Tribes.
  • Interpret the program to TANF participants, school staff and tribal/community members.
  • Contact schools to verify documentation (attendance and/or report cards) or to clarify discrepancies.
  • Review and evaluate participant documentation to determine incentive eligibility and identify areas of concern.
  • Calculate and process payments for grade incentives and clothing allowances.
  • Assist in developing goals to fit their specific educational needs.
  • Mentor and support students in achieving their individual education plan goals.
  • Research local resources available to students and parents regarding academics, support services and learning disabilities.
  • Work closely with parents/guardians to help them support their children's school goals.
  • Conduct regular visits with TANF participants at the office, their home and/or school.
  • Accompany participants to meetings with teachers and school administrators; such as Individual Education Plans (IEP's) meetings.
  • Attend periodic meetings with the Site Manager and other staff involved with the families.
  • Attend Tribal and other special events for outreach and/or networking.
  • Answer questions or address complaints of TANF participants or others concerning the client's status.
  • Plan, organize, and lead activities and workshops with local Tribes, community members and outside agencies to benefit the children and their families.
  • Develop and implement comprehensive youth prevention services aimed to encourage education and reduce risk factors that could lead to pregnancy, substance abuse and suicide.
  • Develop and implement culturally relevant services, activities and workshops.
  • Develop and implement summer youth employment activities to build positive social and soft skills to prepare youth for future work.
  • Network and coordinate with local schools, colleges/universities and outside agencies to provide educational and employment enhancement opportunities for the youth.
  • Develop and implement teen pregnancy prevention and education classes, lectures and/or workshops.
  • Pick up and deliver participants (including adults and children) to and from various locations, including rural/urban areas and reservations, for trainings, appointments and special activities.
  • Maintain updated participant documents, files and records.
  • Observe strict confidentiality of all documents, files, records and information pertaining to all TANF participants and programs (both in and out of the office).
  • Maintain data entry requirements by following data program techniques and procedures.
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