Education Specialist

Location: New York

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 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.

The Education Specialist will:

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 Rise Boro 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, after school 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 responsibilitiesCOMPETENCIESDynamic, 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 Rise Boro’s mission of unleashing the potential of communities to thrive, no matter the oddsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 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

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Policy Statement It is the policy of Rise Boro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. Rise Boro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.
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