Education Advisor (28286)

Northern Valley Indian Health; Saint-Victor-Montvianeix; Sur place; EUR 22 000 - 24 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A regional educational institution is seeking a part-time Education Advisor to support the educational well-being of youth in foster care. The role involves providing technical assistance, planning educational needs, and developing training for child welfare professionals. Candidates should have a background in education and advocacy, demonstrating strong communication and problem-resolution skills. The position requires working collaborative with various stakeholders to ensure appropriate educational services and developing strategies to improve outcomes for youth in care.

Prestations

Robust benefits package

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of educational needs for youth in care.
• Experience in educational advocacy and social services.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Provide educational technical assistance to resolve youth issues.
• Engage in planning to ensure appropriate educational services.
• Conduct training sessions on educational best practices.

Connaissances

Educational planning

Problem resolution

Advocacy

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s degree in education

Description du poste

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Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview

This position is Part-Time and will be working in Marion, IL; must be willing to commute and work in Marion, IL.

The Education Advisor provides problem resolution, subject matter expertise, advocacy, and guidance for educational wellbeing of children and youth in foster care (youth in care). The education advisor possesses extensive knowledge and skills that help youth navigate the complex network of education (general and special education) and child welfare. The education advisor also serves as education resource for youth in care, caregivers, child welfare caseworkers and administrators, school and district personnel, Guardian ad Litem (GAL), court personnel, etc.

POSITION IS LOCATED IN THE MARION, IL, AREA.

Position Summary

This position is Part-Time and will be working in Marion, IL, must be willing to commute and work in Marion, IL.

The Education Advisor is responsible for providing the following:

• Educational technical assistance to resolve individual youth issues
• Planning for youth’s educational needs to be identified and addressed
• Interdisciplinary training to build capacity in the field for meeting educational needs of youth in care
• Partnership development between and among educational institutions, child welfare agencies, and other organizations that impact youth in care
• Systems intervention and strategic planning

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Educational Technical Assistance for Individuals

• Guides caregivers, youth in care, education personnel, child welfare professionals in Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and Purchase of Service (POS) agencies, POS education liaisons, court personnel, community agencies in their roles in the intervention and resolution of educational issues.
• Resolves issues that affect the education of individual youth involved within the Illinois foster care system.
• Provides consultation on handling educational issues.
• Provides direction, support and resources in assessing and dealing with the youths’ educational needs to youth, caregivers and professionals including: child welfare caseworkers and administrators, school and district personnel (teachers, administrators, social workers, etc.), Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Guardian ad Litem (GAL), POS education liaisons, attorneys, community providers, etc.

Educational Planning for Youth

• Engages in planning to ensure appropriate educational services for youth.
• Develops intervention plans to address behaviors that mitigate school engagement and educational achievement.
• Provides strategic education planning for youth relocating to new schools and/or school districts.
• Develops and coordinates appropriate education plans for children and youth transitioning from one education level to another (preschool, elementary, secondary and post-secondary).
• Advocates for youth’s best educational interests in school planning teams, such as Individualized Education Programs, 504 Plans, etc.
• Provides educational expertise in non-school planning teams such as Clinical Intervention Placement Preservation (CIPP), child and family teams, etc.
• Provides other guidance and recommendations to navigate educational issues and develop appropriate plans.
• Initiates and sustains collaborative relationships with local school staff and administrators and school district personnel that facilitate educational advocacy on behalf of youth in care.
• Promotes communication and fosters collaboration between caregivers and school.
• Fosters collaboration between caseworkers and school around youth’s education.
• Develops and implements collaborations to address the education of youth in care between DCFS and representatives from other state agencies (such as the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)), and between DCFS and medical facilities, community organizations, etc., as needed.
• Collaborates with early intervention and early childhood to provide successful interventions, resources, and enrollment for children in care.
• Supports DCFS in its efforts to monitor and improve educational outcomes through collaboration with DCFS administrators, Administrative Case Review, dually involved specialists, Agency Performance Team, etc.
• Works collaboratively to develop strategies to promote educational wellbeing of youth in care.

Training & Professional Development/Building Capacity

• Develops and conducts training on evidence-based education best practice, state and federal educational laws, DCFS educational policies and protocol, etc.
• Builds capacity within child welfare through coaching and training caregivers and youth in care.
• Builds capacity among DCFS and POS staff and administrators, POS educational liaisons, GALs, CASA and other court personnel through training and resources.
• Provides professional development to school and district personnel on educational needs and challenges of youth who have been abused and neglected and/or in foster care.
• Plans, organizes and promotes education training sessions.
• Provides updates and resources on changes in federal and state rules and regulations pertaining to education, DCFS educational policies, procedures, protocols and initiatives.

Systems Intervention

• Identifies trends that affect children’s educational process; and communicates and works with Center director and other designated administrators to resolve problems.
• Assists in systems intervention activities and develops initiatives that address problematic trends.
• Provides strategies for sustainable planning to address educational needs of youth.
• Prepares and maintains documentation of clients served, work performed, and all other required documentation and reports.
• Reports to supervisor and/or designee.
• Operates as part of the NIU EAP team and adheres to NIU policies and employment guidelines (and DCFS’ when appropriate).

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

Any one or combination totaling three (3) years (36 months) from the categories below:

• Coursework in social work or behavioral sciences, or closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
  • 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
  • Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
  • 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
  • Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
• Progressively more responsible work experience in social service/ counseling at a paraprofessional level under qualified supervision.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) (Civil Service)

• Working knowledge of human nature.
• Ability to interview individuals to determine their physical, social, and/or possible psychological needs.
• Ability to organize, prepare, and maintain records, reports, files, and correspondence.
• Ability to obtain services necessary to meet participants’ needs.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with program participants and staff.

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

None

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

• Master’s degree in education or other related fields and at least 5 years of experience in education or educational advocacy.
• Bachelors degree and 7 to 10 years of experience in education, and/or educational advocacy.
• Demonstrated professional work experience in education or educational advocacy.
• Demonstrated work experience applying State and Federal laws in a social services or educational setting.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

Additional Requirements (SPS)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

N/A

• School/ DCFS meetings may require work outside normal business hours.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

Anticipated Appointment Start Date TBD

Anticipated Appointment End Date

Percent of Staff Year

Percent of Staff Year 1.00

Standard Hours Per Week 17

Working Hours

Working Hours 8:30am - 5:00pm; Varies - Position is Part-Time

Salary $26,096.85 - $27,667.58 Annually based on 0.45 FTE; NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range $29.74 - $31.53/Hourly

Earn Type

Earn Type Hourly

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedures:

• Complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Important: Please upload any unofficial transcript(s) and/or documentation that verifies any education, experience, and/or training you have received.
• After the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification, including any specialty factors associated with this position. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register.
• Please monitor your e-mail for further information regarding your application. Emails will be generated from [e-mail]. Please add this email to your address book to ensure timely delivery of any future communication.
• Illinois residency required within 180 days of the hire date.

Credentials Assessment Examination:

• The examination for this position is a Credentials Assessment and is based on your application materials as submitted for this posting. A Credential Assessment is a rating by the Human Resources Office of an applicant’s/employee’s education, experience, and special credentials/qualifications (licenses, etc.). Applicants are required to upload documentation to verify the minimum qualifications for this position has been met.
• Required documentation noted in the posting, such as a driver’s license, licensures, or certifications MUST be uploaded with your application materials.
• After assessment of all qualified applicants has been completed for this position, the names with the top three (3) scores will be referred to the hiring department for interview.
• Click on Program Services Specialist for more information including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications, and testing requirements.
  • Applicants who may assume they do not meet the exact minimum qualifications are still invited to apply. Within the application documents, applicants should be sure to explain how their credentials and related qualifications address the requested minimum requirements.
• Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Special Instructions

Please submit the following with your application:

• Current Resume
• List of at least three current professional References
• Writing sample of a report covering a redacted case study

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services Building Room 230
[e-mail]
815-753-5560

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of Affative Action and Equal Opportunity (AAEO) at [e-mail].

• List of at least 3 Professional References
• Writing Sample

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• List of at least 3 Professional References
• Writing Sample

• Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
• Certifications/Licensure #1
• Military Discharge Documents ONLY (DD214/DD215/NGB22/DD256)
• Other

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a citizen or resident of the State of Illinois?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education attained?
  • GED
  • High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • PHD
• * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
  • 0-1
  • 1-3
  • 3-5
  • 5-7
  • 7+
• * Please provide the name of the employer and the dates of employment where you gained this experience. Please note that this information must be verified on an NIU application and/or résumé. (“See Résumé” is not an acceptable response.)

  (Open Ended Question)

• * If applicable, have you attached a copy of your DD214, DD215, NGB22, or DD256 for consideration of Veterans Preference Points? The copy submitted should reflect the status of discharge in order to be considered.
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
• * If you have completed any certifications or licensures, please list those below. (Please upload a copy of those listed.)

  (Open Ended Question)