Educational Specialist

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Duties and Responsibilities

Client Services:

Prepares and maintains a schedule of activities for the clients that instill practical life skills in preparation for adulthood.
Coordinates vocational workshops on application completion, resume writing and interviewing skills to assist clients in future job searches.
Develops monthly programming of leisure and recreational activities such as arts and crafts, musical events, educational field trips and activities that support acculturation.
Coordinates educational presentations for the clients that expose them to community resources that support Post 18 planning.
Ensures on-going activities during the week and especially during days when school is not in session, weekends and holidays.
Prepares educational packets for minors in care not yet able to attend school.

Operations:

Surveys clients to determine activities and events they would like to have and receive feedback of those they have attended.
Orders materials and supplies for all activities planned.
Maintains accurate inventory of supplies purchased for all activities.
Attends monthly staff meetings and communicates activity program design to Team Leaders and Youth Care Workers for them to assist clients in completing tasks.

Risk Management and Quality Assurance:

Performs PQI functions as assigned by Supervisor.
Participates monthly in the fire drill
Timely and accurately submit Unusual Incident Reports and include all relevant documentation required by regulatory bodies.
Must be available to work beyond your regular schedule in crisis situations or if there is a declared agency emergency.

Additional Duties:

Participates in all related trainings, in-services, and staff meetings as required by COA and funding /licensing sources.
Incumbent will comply with all policies, procedures and requirements necessary to perform the functions of this position.
Ability to work a flexible schedule including early mornings, late evenings and some weekends.
On call 24/7
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Physical Demands:

The work is usually sedentary, but may require long periods of standing, walking and /or bending and some light lifting. The work is mostly performed in a secure office setting.

Educational & Experience Requirements:

Bachelor's degree; certification by the relevant governing authority, for Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages certification or other appropriate accrediting body and additional training to meet the special needs of unaccompanied children.
Bilingual English/Spanish Required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $53,170.00 per year

Benefits:

Schedule:

Application Question(s):

Do you have a certification by the relevant governing authority, for Teaching English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Education:

Experience:

training to meet the special needs of unaccompanied children: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location