Position summary: Utilize the 5-Point Child Development Plan and other evidence-based assessment and
educational evaluation tools to offer educational support and assistance for kids and families in an effort
to move them toward dependence on Jesus, interdependence in community, and economic
independence.
Primary responsibilities:
- Provide educational support to a caseload of students experiencing educational disparities.
- Demonstrate academic competence and knowledge of educational interventions and tools to assist students to close educational gaps.
- Maintains growth mindset toward student learning and technique practice.
- Facilitates problem-solving with a curious mind and critical thinking.
- Participates in Interdisciplinary meetings to help set individualized academic goals and track progress.
- Maintain documentation in Back2Back Cincinnati Care Database.
- Collaborate with schools and teachers of the students on the caseload.
- Collaborate with the Care Coordination team to include parents in their child’s educational journey.
- Assist students and families in navigating educational barriers and opportunities.
- Participate in and co-lead connection groups at schools when needed.
- Develop a team of ministry partners that fully fund the position.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required education and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education
- Experience working with kids and youth in an academic setting
Required skills and abilities:
- Have a clear understanding of and commitment to Back2Back’s mission and vision.
- Adhere to and share the Back2Back Statement of Faith, Cultural Values, and Standards of a Staff Member.
- Operate with basic competency in Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
- Utilize Back2Back Trauma Competent Care principles.
- Understands Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Access to transportation to enable regular in-home visits.
- Teachable.
- Cultural knowledge and sensitivity.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Ability to problem solve (analytical and evaluative).
- Time management and organizational skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity to work within limited resources.
- Adaptability to different circumstances and working conditions.
- Understanding and practicing with home theories of trauma and attachment.
- Demonstrates Compassion.
- Relational.
- Motivates others.
- Active listener.
- Socially perceptive.
- Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.
This job description is intended to convey essential information about the scope and requirements of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, duties or responsibilities associated with the role. Staff may be assigned tasks other than those specifically listed in this description in order to further the goals of the role or of the organization.
Back2Back Ministries is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults as outlined in the Back2Back Safeguarding Policy. We recognize the effectiveness of safe recruitment and are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding.
