Educational Support Specialist

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2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $27.40 To $28.37 Hourly

Job Title:

Education Support Specialist

Department:

Location:

Family Wellness

Reports To:

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Salary Range:

$27.40 to $28.37 an hour

Position Summary:The Education Support Specialist is vital in fostering children's academic success and personal growth by supporting their enrollment and integration into community schools. This role is responsible for implementing current educational standards and staying informed on the latest developments in curriculum and instruction. The specialist will work closely with the education Coordinator to ensure advocacy for the children, the delivery of high-quality educational services, successful enrollment, academic progress, and career planning for youth in LTFC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following: other duties may be assigned satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Training and Development:

• Develop and facilitate training programs for children for transitional living skills.
• Assist with facilitating educational support services for children's academic needs.
• Provide individualized learning plans for each child during off-periods.
• Assist with ongoing curriculum development.

Compliance and File Auditing:

• Assist with conducting regular audits of education records to ensure compliance with ORR guidelines and state education requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate documentation with ORR of academic records for each child.

Education Oversight:

• Assist with timely school enrollment for minors in LTFC and support their academic transitions.
• Guide minors in identifying and accessing vocational training, GED programs, and postsecondary education.
• Monitor academic progress and create Individual Academic Success Plans (IASPs) that align with youth goals.

Communication and

Collaboration:

• Serve as the liaison between MARSELL and educational institutions, school districts, and vocational training providers.
• Collaborate with program directors, case managers, and clinicians to ensure integrated service delivery.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Maintain accurate documentation of academic plans, enrollment status, and progress reports in the EMR.
• Assist with generating internal and external education reports for audits, licensing, and ORR compliance.

Program Development and Coordination:

• Enhance the delivery of education services through program development, partnerships, and innovation.
• Collaborate with leadership to align education services with the overall goals of the Educational Wellness and Family Wellness divisions.

Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems promptly; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Teamwork
  —Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts team success above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives;…