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Education Specialist (Family Foster Care) at The Children's Village
New York, New York, United States -
Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Sep, 26

Salary

31.93

Posted On

19 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Educational Planning, Case Management, Advocacy, Child Welfare, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Tutoring Coordination, Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description
Position Overview: Assure each student in the Family Foster Care Department has an educational plan which meets their individual needs, including school or other educational placement, transportation to school and supplemental educational services. In conjunction with the Caseworker, Social Worker and Behavioral Specialist/Therapist formulate and implement an education plan for each of those students. Coordinate educational services including tutoring and other enrichment services for youth. Assist with advocacy of school placement, transportation and supplemental educational services are in place for all youth within the Family Foster Care Department.  Position Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Two years’ experience in Education or Child Welfare. Basic computer skill and good written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to work evening and weekend time. THE CHILDREN’S VILLAGE DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY EMPLOYEE, PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEE OR CONTRACTOR BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, CREED, AGE, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, PHYSICAL OR MENTAL DISABILITY, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, CRIMINAL CONVICTION HISTORY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CLASSIFICATION UNDER FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.
Responsibilities
The specialist ensures students in Family Foster Care have individualized educational plans, including school placement and transportation. They collaborate with caseworkers and therapists to implement these plans and coordinate supplemental enrichment services.