Education Coordinator

POSITION SUMMARY

The Educational Coordinator shall provide direct integrated educational services to participants to assess educational readiness and assist individuals in meeting their individual educational plan. The Educational Coordinator will be responsible for promoting educational opportunities to participants by collaborating with the SSTTP team and outside educational programs. The Educational Coordinator will be responsible for assisting both adult and youth participants in navigating the educational system and advocate for participants within the context of educational services. The Educational Coordinator will be part of a team effort in working with families in providing resources and services to overcome barriers preventing self-sufficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Administers assessments to determine educational readiness, develop an academic plan and monitor participants' academic progress, including administering GED and HiSET practice tests.
• Processes Good Grade Incentives for both youth and adult participants.
• Facilitates educational workshops and events for TANF participants; provide educational presentations at SSTTP events.
• Provides various support to other TANF departments as needed.
• Develops a resource base, network with educational agencies and programs, complete referrals on behalf of the participant.
• Participates in team meetings within a wraparound model and advocate for participants from an educational service perspective.
• Provides registration information and assistance for adult students regarding GED, HiSET, high school equivalency, vocational programs, and college planning for associate and bachelor's degrees, and educational advocacy.
• Works with various colleges to plan college fairs and college tours. Promotes Financial Aid and scholarship information to adult and youth participants.
• Develops, plans, and implements academic activities and workshops related to high school students' successful transition to college.
• Promotes educational programs through an ongoing collaboration with local community educational programs, scheduling on-site workshops and attending special events.
• Works closely with the SSTTP Family Advocate department by providing updated educational information, case staffing on complex cases and implementing effective communication strategies.
• Collects specific educational data, input data entry into SSTTP internal data system and utilizes reports to evaluate progress in educational services.
• Submits monthly reports, processes educational supportive services requests, tracks youth participant's grades and attendance. Advocates for students.
• Facilitates workshops and classes that will assist participants in advancing towards their educational and career goals.
• May be required to adjust schedule to support TANF events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate's degree is required.
• Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, procedures, and automated systems.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and show the ability to work with individuals from diverse culture, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to handle sensitive materials, issues, and confidential assignments with tact and diplomacy.
• Required knowledge of education system, Individual Educational Plans (IEP) and Student Attendance Review Board (SARB).
• Knowledge of FAFSA Programs, Higher Education Applications and Services.
• Knowledge of state and federal Tribal TANF policies and procedures and regulations.
• Must possess the ability to work with individuals and a team with diverse economic, social, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
• Must be able to travel between sites and to offsite events as needed, including some overnight and weekend travel.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
• Must have valid, unrestricted California Driver's License and qualify for the Tribe's vehicle insurance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree is preferred for this position.

NATIVE PREFERENCE

Preference in hiring is given to either the most qualified applicant or a Native American candidate who meets the minimum qualifications. When two (2) or more Native American candidates have comparable qualifications, the following order of preference shall apply: (1) Members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (2) Spouses or domestic partners (certified through Tribal Court) of members of Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (3) Parents of children of the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians; (4) All other documented Native Americans; (5) All other applicants in accordance with Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473. Applicants claiming Native preference must submit verification of Indian eligibility.