EDUCATION

Required:

• Associate degree or pursuing AA degree and/or certification in education, social services, human sciences, business, related field, or a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience. Preferred:

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social services, human sciences, business, or related field.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required:

• 1 Year previous experience, training or knowledge about workforce development, career readiness, adult education, candidate screening and project management.
• Demonstrated, experience successfully coordinating grant project activity.
• A combination of education, experience, and working with training programs may be considered.

Preferred:

• 2 Years of previous experience, training, or knowledge about human/family development, coaching, career readiness, and/or adult education. Strong literacy and communication skills.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS REQUIRED

• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (oral and written) is required.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including strong literacy, writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat; comfortable with basic internet research.
• Demonstrated ability to meet high-performance goals and deadlines, including the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong presentation, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to generate, analyze, and summarize reports.
• Excellent follow-up skills and a forward-looking mindset—proactively seeks opportunities and solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as a highly resourceful team player, managing multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Strong relationship-building skills with staff, leadership, community partners, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of career readiness strategies and experience supporting at-risk populations in areas such as human and family development.
• Understanding of job search skills, including resume building, interviewing, networking, and use of social media.
• Flexibility and creativity, with a willingness to work varying hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
• Emotional maturity and enthusiasm for AVANCE’s mission.
• Reliable daily transportation, valid driver’s license, clean driving record (subject to annual MVR check), current auto liability insurance, and bondable by AVANCE, San Antonio, Inc.
• Ability to travel to various training sessions and sites as needed.

DISCLAIMER(S)

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Nothing in this job description forms or is intended to form a contract of employment. Neither shall the content in this job description be interpreted to conflict with or to eliminate or modify in any way, the “at will” employment status of AVANCE San Antonio employees. Employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

• Promote and model AVANCE’s Core Values in all interactions.
• Warmly welcome and greet families, children, and visitors, ensuring a positive and inclusive environment.
• Explain available educational and developmental services to AVANCE parents.
• Register participants into program databases for effective case tracking and reporting.
• Design Individual Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with parents.
• Track participant progress from entry to completion of the Caminos al Futuro program.
• Connect parents with essential resources based on assessed needs.
• Provide ongoing, collaborative coaching to help participants achieve their goals.
• Maintain engagement through follow-up calls, reminders, and check-ins.
• Monitor participant performance and ensure accurate, up-to-date data in program databases.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure integrated services.
• Provide bilingual (English/Spanish) services to support diverse populations.
• Organize orientations, introductory meetings, and presentations on AVANCE’s Development Pathways.
• Present at various program sites, including occasional evening sessions.
• Prepare and teach the AVANCE Career Readiness Curriculum and Financial Literacy offerings.
• Support the implementation of AVANCE CDA Cohort classes.
• Conduct one-on-one follow-ups at schools, homes, worksites, or virtually.
• Advocate for parents and provide ongoing support and resource connections.
• Collaborate with Parent Educators, managers, Family Advocates, Family Support Workers, and Home Educators.
• Ensure documentation compliance with funding requirements.
• Assist with data entry and perform general office duties (e.g., answering and transferring calls).
• Perform other duties as needed to support program goals.
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