Education Specialist
- Support students in their educational and workforce transitions, offering readiness assistance such as job training, internships, and career counseling.
- Engage and assist parents and families, providing support both at school and at home.
- Coordinate community-based support for students, fostering their ongoing connection to the community and success in post-secondary education and the workforce.
- Ensure access to social, health, nutrition, and mental health services for families and students, while actively promoting attendance strategies.
- Compile and analyze research data for decision-making purposes and represent Urban Strategies at local meetings, providing detailed reports.
- Troubleshoot education-related issues and align services with Family Support Specialists.
- Assist families in navigating school choice options and maintain education data integrity within LEARN.
- Participate in national education webinars and training opportunities to enhance skills.
- Foster successful educational partnerships by tracking leverage, facilitating data sharing, and collaborating on initiatives with partners.
- Develop and update an Educational Resource Portfolio.
- Providing resources and knowledge for clients to access capital, including loans for financial goals like housing and consumer products, to build credit, reduce debt, and support wealth growth through entrepreneurship.
- Offering consultation services in financial management and goal-setting .
- Hosting in-person and virtual seminars for clients seeking financial literacy management resources and capital access.
- Supporting and promoting the development of the USI CDFI client base.
- Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field required .
- 3 years of project management experience, including complex contracts or grants administration for 2 years.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams.
- Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
- Experience in case management, service coordination, and relationship building.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and desktop publishing software, SPSS proficiency is advantageous .
- Passion for social entrepreneurship and ability to handle confidential information professionally.
- Flexibility for evening/weekend functions and travel.
- Knowledge of the local community is preferred.
- Knowledge of the community and area at which the position serves.
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