Education Specialist - Tribal Engagement; Yakama Nation

We work to create opportunities for young people in foster care to thrive. We believe that every young person impacted by foster care determines their own future and can build the life of their dreams. Treehouse seeks to hire passionate individuals who understand the power of young people, celebrate diverse voices, and challenge themselves to do better. We are committed to providing opportunities for staff to learn and grow with the organization.

This position's annual pay is $56,908.80 ($27.36/hour).

We are hiring for an on-site position to serve the Yakama Nation. This is not a remote work position.

A submitted resume and cover letter are required as part of the application process for these positions.

Note that resumes/applications submitted for this position are reviewed on a rolling basis as received, until the positions are filled.

The Education Specialist – Tribal Engagement serves as a mission-driven, equity-centered staff member who contributes regularly to advance the organization’s commitment to anti-racism, social justice, and belonging by working closely with school administration, faculty, and staff, including foster care liaisons and school building points of contact, as well as the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF), tribal social workers, and community partners, to support a caseload of youth experiencing foster care.

The Education Specialist – Tribal Engagement helps ensure the needs of the youth Treehouse serves are met, aligning programmatic and operational goals through a culturally responsive and inclusive approach that acknowledges the trauma experienced by youth in care. The role seeks to help dismantle systemic inequities, promote psychological safety, advance equitable practices across systems, and contribute to an organizational culture rooted in dignity, accountability, and care in service of the youth Treehouse supports.

• Manage an assigned caseload of youth 9th - 12th Grade, using established case procedures and ensuring equitable practices.
• Provide support for up to one year post high school focused on adapting plans and addressing challenges related to education, career, and/or basic living skills.
• Build trusting relationships with social workers, caregivers, school personnel, and other collaborators in an inclusive and welcoming manner to support youth holistically.
• Analyze data (i.e. attendance, educational history, behaviors, performance, etc.) for assigned youth to create and inform educational plans.
• Adhere to reporting mandates, policies, and procedures.
• Coach youth on problem solving, self-advocacy, self-determination, academic mindset, self-regulation, persistence, and positive behavior to ensure that the youth have a safe, positive, and respectful experience, inclusive of all racial and gender identities, and with awareness of the trauma experienced by youth in care and historically marginalized communities.
• Embrace transformation by seeking out perspectives across the organization and with partner organizations and communities to evolve how Treehouse serves youth with curiosity and openness to new ideas.
• Collaborate with Treehouse Resource Navigation department to identify and refer youth to appropriate resources to support education, social/emotional development, and other needs in an equitable manner.
• Review High School & Beyond Plan for integration in the student’s goals and student-centered planning.
• Acquire easily accessible consent forms for each assigned youth and collect school records as needed.
• Schedule and facilitate interagency meetings, notify and partner with Foster Care Liaison to develop transportation plans, assist with…