Supervisor of Education Specialists 10/25/24Full Time--Harlem

Job ID: 007370

Description:

Harlem Family Services Center (317 Lenox Ave)

$72,000 - $78,000

Position Summary:The Supervisor of Education Specialists will supervise a group of Educational Specialists ensuring they are effectively trained in order to be able to effectively advocate for youth.

Essential Duties: **

• Understand and promote the organization’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values to ensure alignment with organizational policies and procedures.

• Under the direction of the Director for Educational Achievement & Partnerships, supervise Education Specialists by providing support, one-on-one supervisory meetings, targeted training (as needed) and guidance in ensuring the that the Education Specialists have the tools and skills needed to effectively advocate for youth.

• Carry a caseload of approximately 15 to 30 youth in foster care: Conduct school visits, schedule meetings with pertinent school personnel, dialogue with students and parents, and document as required to ensure that appropriate academic interventions, mandated special education supports (as applicable), social/emotional supports, and opportunities to participate in extracurricular programming are provided as mandated or needed.

• Attend and conduct intra and inter-organizational conferences, and staff training included, but not limited to - CORE Training, Foster Parent Training, DOE Trainings on Youth in Care.

• Monitor quality and frequency of Education Specialists documentation of notes in CNNX, e-files, Monthly Reports.

• Update information in the Education Unit “Shared Drive” as needed and utilize the most current educational data to monitor, advocate and refer students for educational intervention and support services to meet the individual academic/social/emotional needs of students.

• Advocate for educational stability as per ESSA by working collaboratively with case planning teams to makeBest Interest Determinations(BIDs).

• Utilize the DOHMH/ACS Early Intervention Report to monitor the timely EI referrals by Education Specialists for families with children in the home who are 0 – 3 years of age.

• Cultivate partnerships with other CBOs, schools, support agencies, and businesses to leverage resources in expanding opportunities for exposure and experiences that can positively impact achievement outcomes.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: **

• Master’s Degree required plus experience in education advocacy.

• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and management skills.

• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to meet hard deadlines.

• Proven ability to relate to birth parents, foster parents, children, and colleagues.

• Previous work experience with foster youth.

• Flexibility to travel. Driver’s license preferred.

It is the policy of Children's Aid to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to maintaining a work environment that is free from harassment and discrimination. Children's Aid will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or retaliation on any basis, including race, creed, color, national origin, ethnicity, alienage or citizenship status, gender/sex (including pregnancy), disability, religion, source of income, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, familial status, caregiver status, military status, marital or partnership status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest or conviction record, credit history, unemployment status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Children’s Aid is committed to complying with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Children’s Aid will conduct a prompt and thorough investigation of all allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or any violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in a confidential manner and will take appropriate corrective action, if and where warranted. Children’s Aid prohibits retaliation against employees who provide information about, complain about, or assist in the investigation of any complaint of discrimination or violation of the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy.

The incumbent is expected to work a schedule, whether in-person or hybrid, as determined by the department's needs to facilitate effective collaboration with the team. This flexibility is essential for maintaining seamless communication, fostering teamwork, and ensuring the smooth operation of the department's processes. The position's requirements are subject to periodic review and adjustment based on organizational needs and changes in work dynamics.

Requirements:

Job Type Full Time

Location --Harlem

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