EDUCATION LIASION

CHOR Youth & Family Services; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay Available

Paid Training Provided

Job summary

The Children’s Home of Reading is seeking an Education Liaison to support UACs with school enrollment, attendance monitoring, and IEP/504 advocacy. You will coordinate interpreters and maintain communications with districts, foster families, and care teams to ensure timely services and educational continuity.

This part-time role requires diligent documentation, adherence to ORR guidelines, and commitment to a mission-driven organization serving youth and families in Bethlehem and Doylestown.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania school enrollment requirements for students without parent or guardian present.
• Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
• Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
• Must provide proof of immunization to vaccine-preventable diseases and comply with health screening requirements including TB.
• Must complete ORR-required pre-service trainings and annual continuing education.
• Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct and confidentiality acknowledgment.
• Must disclose any prior misconduct on employment applications and in interviews.
• Preferred: experience navigating IEP and 504 processes; experience with English language learners.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates school enrollment for newly placed UACs within state-mandated timeframes.
• Coordinates interpretation and translation services for school-related communications.
• Monitors attendance and academic performance.
• Advocates for IEP or Section 504 plan development.
• Maintains communication with school districts, foster parents, and care staff regarding educational needs.
• Documents educational progress and concerns in the UAC Portal.
• Supports transition planning for UACs moving between schools or placements.
• Exercises independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
• Maintains regular, reliable attendance and responds to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.

Skills

Compassionate

Dependable

Patient

Team-Oriented

Service-Focused

Professional

Positive

Experience with IEP/504 (preferred)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field

Job description

Build a Career with Purpose

Education Liaison – ORR Program

Location: Bethlehem and Doylestown, PA

Contract: Part-Time

Pay: DailyPay Available

At The Children’s Home of Reading, we believe every person deserves the opportunity to live a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent life.

We’re seeking compassionate, dedicated professionals who are looking for more than a paycheck. We’re looking for individuals who want to make a difference, build rewarding careers, and become part of a team committed to helping others succeed.

Whether you’re beginning your career, changing professions, or bringing years of experience, we provide the training, support, and opportunities needed to help you thrive.

No experience required for many positions. Paid training provided.

For more than 140 years, The Children’s Home of Reading has been dedicated to improving lives through high-quality services and support.

Our employees play a vital role in helping individuals achieve greater independence, confidence, and success while promoting dignity, respect, inclusion, and personal choice.

Every day, our team members make a meaningful impact by supporting people in reaching their goals and living their best lives.

Why Join Our Team? Competitive Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• DailyPay – Access Your Earned Wages Before Payday
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Company-Paid Training

Career Growth & Development

• Paid Training Programs
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Certification Opportunities
• Leadership Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Opportunities Across Multiple Service Lines

Meaningful Work That Matters

• Make a Difference Every Day
• Support Individuals and Families
• Build Meaningful Relationships
• Strengthen Communities
• Join a Mission-Driven Organization

What You’ll Do

• Facilitates school enrollment for newly placed UACs within state-mandated timeframes.
• Coordinates interpretation and translation services for school-related communications.
• Monitors attendance and academic performance.
• Advocates for UACs requiring Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 plan development.
• Maintains communication with school districts, foster parents, and care staff regarding educational needs.
• Documents educational progress and concerns in the UAC Portal.
• Supports transition planning for UACs moving between schools or placements.
• Exercise independent judgment consistent with program policy, ORR requirements, and applicable law.
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with children, families, and staff.
• Maintain regular, reliable attendance and respond promptly to program needs, including outside standard business hours when required by the role.

Who We’re Looking For

• Compassionate
• Dependable
• Patient
• Team-Oriented
• Service-Focused
• Professional
• Positive
• Committed to Helping Others

Qualifications

Required

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, or related field.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania school enrollment requirements for students without parent or guardian present.
• Must exhibit integrity and good moral character appropriate for working with children in a residential or foster care setting.
• Must successfully complete ORR-required background investigations.
• Must provide proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases transmitted by the respiratory route (Varicella, MMR, Tdap, annual Influenza) and comply with all state licensing health screening requirements including TB screening.
• Must complete all ORR-required pre-service trainings, as required and scheduled by ORR.
• Must complete all ORR-required continuing education on an annual basis, as required and scheduled by ORR.
• Must sign and comply with CHOR’s Code of Conduct consistent with ORR policy, confidentiality acknowledgment, and mandatory reporter agreement.
• Must disclose any prior misconduct, including conduct occurring off duty, on the employment applications and in interviews.

Preferred

• Experience navigating special education processes, including IEP and 504 plan development preferred.
• Experience working with English language learners or immigrant youth preferred.

Schedule

• Part-Time / Non-Exempt
• This position is based across two work locations, Bethlehem and Doylestown. The employee will be required to report to and work from both offices as necessary and assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a meeting table or desk, stand, walk, bend, lift, reach, stoop, twist, climb steps, drive a vehicle, and assist individuals as needed.
• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Employment for this position is administered through Apis Services, Inc.

About Our Organization

The Children’s Home of Reading is part of the Inperium family of companies.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Apis Services, Inc., Inperium Inc., and affiliates provide equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment in compliance with all federal and applicable state and local laws and regulations, including nondiscrimination in hiring and employment.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

This policy of nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity extends to every phase and aspect of hiring and employment.