WAGE$ Education Counselor - Early Childhood Support

Kids for the Future; Ridgeside (TN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental coverage

HSA

Teladoc/telemedicine

EAP

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Signal Centers seeks an Education Counselor to support child care professionals within the WAGE$ program in the Chattanooga area. You will determine eligibility, maintain caseloads, and communicate with participants and directors to ensure program compliance.

This full-time exempt position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field and at least two years of childcare experience. You will work in a shared space and may travel regionally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in education, Early Childhood Education, Family and Consumer Sciences or related field.
• Two years of professional childcare related experience required.
• Valid driver’s license and transportation required.
• Flexible schedules including occasional evenings and weekend work.
• Some statewide/regional and/or overnight travel may be required.
• Willing to work in a shared space.
• Health screening (TB skin test or chest x-ray) within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Treat all client information in a confidential manner
• Support the work of all initiatives within the WAGE$ Program
• Recruit participants by phone and outreach/presentations
• Manage a monthly caseload by maintaining regular communication and documentation
• Evaluate participant education documentation and pay documentation to determine program eligibility
• Determine salary supplement amount for participants as well as adjustments to their date of pay based on leave time and schedule changes
• Communicate with applicants, participants, and directors using a variety of tools
• Process and organize documents for new applicants
• Provide details to caseload participants regarding education requirements to move to a higher level on the WAGE$ scale
• Collaborate with stakeholders in their assigned service area to promote WAGE$ in the early childhood education community
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Signal Centers seeks an Education Counselor to support child care professionals within the WAGE$ program in the Chattanooga area. You will determine eligibility, maintain caseloads, and communicate with participants and directors to ensure program compliance.

This full-time exempt position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field and at least two years of childcare experience. You will work in a shared space and may travel regionally.