Education Coordinator

California Tribal TANF Partnership; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Tribal TANF Partnership is seeking an Education Coordinator to assist in planning, design, implementation, administration, delivery and evaluation of culturally-sensitive educational programs and initiatives. These programs aim to raise awareness, motivate participants, and provide tools for achieving personal educational goals such as school support and IEP/504 planning.

The role includes overseeing education reports, site program tracking, and evaluations while facilitating

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree or high school diploma or equivalency with two years in related field.
• Valid California driver’s license.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet navigation.
• HIPAA knowledge and ability to work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Participate in CTTP Education Committee.
• Answer employee questions about education services and programs.
• Manage and track monthly data or referrals.
• Develop, plan, and execute company-wide education initiatives.
• Conduct academic consultations with students and guardians to form educational plans.
• Gather and analyze data to measure education program success.
• Travel to CTTP sites and related locations as needed.
• Compile comprehensive monthly reports on participation, programs and outcomes.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Communication

Driver's license

HIPAA knowledge

Diversity sensitivity

Travel readiness

Education

AA/AS or high school equivalent

Education experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Internet navigation

Job description

Description

SUMMARY

The Education Coordinator assists in the planning, design, implementation, administration, delivery and evaluation of culturally-sensitive, comprehensive educational programs and initiatives. These programs are designed to create awareness and motivation and provide tools for participants to help them adapt so they can succeed in their personal educational goals. These programs include, but are not limited to: school support, academic consultations, IEP or 504 plans and educational events that promote education. Also included are, newsletters, school meetings, culturally-sensitive and educational workshops.

The Education Coordinator manages programs in accordance with operational, quality, safety, and service standards. The Education Coordinator will also be responsible for overseeing and generating reports, including, but not limited to, educational program tracking and utilization and program analysis.

The Education Coordinator contributes to the educational intervention processes for site offices.

The Education Coordinator will be required to travel for various reasons, such as but not limited to: CTTP sites, out of town, out of state and overnights.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate and proactively contribute to the CTTP Education Committee.
• Answer employee questions regarding education and education services, workshops, and education programs.
• Manage and track monthly data or referrals from programs.
• Provide employee communication with respect to new educational programming to provide continuing educational support.
• Implement educational related activities. Examples include: Educational and cultural workshops in collaborations with other departments, schools and other outside agencies.
• Responsible for developing, planning, and executing company-wide education initiatives and programs.
• Conduct academic consultation meetings with student and guardian. To develop an educational plan and steps to achieve the goal.
• Responsible for gathering and analyzing data to measure success on education programs and initiatives.
• Collaborate with other internal departments to be involved in any event that supports the education and cultural components.
• Develop relationships with outside agencies in order to create training opportunities
• Provide support for preventive screenings and preventive services for youth who are enrolled in school.
• Compile comprehensive monthly report on participation, programs, and outcomes.
• Conduct monthly site check-ins to gather ideas among all sites covered.
• Conduct employee surveys to help with the future development of educational trainings and programs.
• Develop creative and educational materials, including promotional pieces.
• Motivate participants to set and reach educational goals.
• Lead special projects and initiatives.
• Assist in the measurement and evaluation of the program components.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned
• Responsible for data tracking, participant communication and site communication with all assigned sites.
• Responsible for advocating for the student and maintaining a professional relationship with schools, Indian Ed programs, etc.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• AA/AS degree or High School diploma or High School equivalency and two years’ experience working in related field.
• Current California driver’s license.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and Outlook) and internet navigation required.
• Education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of 2 Gen concept, Adverse Childhood Experiences, Wraparound, 504 plans and IEP’s preferred.
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules and regulations surrounding education.
• The ability to relate effectively and work respectfully and professionally with diverse work groups and vendors.
• The ability to consistently perform well during times of increased work load.
• The ability to set and meet deadlines and to multitask.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• The ability to travel frequently to other locations.
• Strong critical thinking, conceptual, strategic and visionary skills.
• The ability to understand the stages of change in relation to behavior modification programming.
• Personable, energetic, professional, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.
• Accept and apply constructive feedback when it is given.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions.
• Requires sitting 6-8 hours per day.
• Requires driving to site offices, some of which are in remote locations.
• Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, via e-mail, or through correspondence).
• Includes conflict situations.
• Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization.
• Requires attention to detail and intense concentration.
• Requires work with others in a group or team.
• Requires meeting strict deadlines.

OTHER

• Experience working with Tribal People helpful.
• Work hours may vary.
• CTTP conducts a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test, and random or for-cause drug testing thereafter.
• CTTP complies with the Indian Preference Act.