Kinship- Tutor Coordinator

job summary

provides academic assistance to children whose caregivers are currently enrolled in the kinship program. The tutor coordinator will plan and facilitate individual or collaborative tutoring sessions in a variety of academic coursework and grade levels. Must have previous work experience as a tutor. Participates in organization’s performance and quality improvement efforts.

*** these essential job functions are not to be construded as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job related marginal duties as required***

bachelor’s degree with teaching certificate is preferred. An associates degree and two (2) years experience as a tutor or related field. Can substitute bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate.

• must possess and maintain a valid florida driver’s license with no record of criminal driving offense or license suspension
• must possess means of providing job related transportation and show proof of required insurance; must be insurable under chn’s current auto insurance policy
• must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• must successfully complete and maintain fdle clearance, federal background and state criminal background check and sexual predator screening

• sexual harassment
• blood‑borne pathogens
• workplace accident prevention and reporting
• confidentiality and privacy practices
• diversity/cultural competency
• child abuse and neglect mandated reporter statutes and methods
• prevention of violence in the workplace
• osha–related training
• crisis prevention
• program goals

• ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish effective working relationships with families, coworkers, supervisors, and other individuals
• possess effective interpersonal skills
• knowledge of agency’s organizational structure, standard operating procedures, and policies
• knowledge of child abuse or neglect reporting procedures and methods
• knowledge of infant and child development inclusive of developmentally appropriate strategies
• knowledge of intervention and behavior management methods, strategies, and techniques
• knowledge of quality documentation as required by agency standards, rules, and regulations
• ability to conduct assessments to develop family services, and to provide follow-up services
• ability to work as a multi‑disciplinary team member in a positive productive manner

weekly individual and team supervision during which time training is provided, individual families concerns are addressed, and individual areas of professional growth are reviewed.

• visual: ability to safely operate a motor vehicle, read printed materials, and make observations of physical facilities
• hearing: ability to understand and comprehend spoken dialogue in individual and group settings
• speech: ability to speak clearly and effectively
• reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability

• works within an office environment or in family's home
• high level of emotional discussions, requiring self‑awareness and understanding of professional boundaries