Position summary: The Youth Education Specialist develops and leads the individualized education strategy for youth (7th-12th grade) connected to Back2Back Cincinnati experiencing educational disparities.
Primary responsibilities:
- Maintains a caseload of youth focused on their educational development.
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and family to help set goals for each youth as it pertains to education.
- Maintains relationships with youth educators and staff on caseload.
- Assists youth and families in navigating educational barriers and opportunities.
- Develops strategy to advocate within the school system for youth’ individualized needs and felt safety.
- Develops and oversees a team of volunteers to assist with youth educational disparities.
- Monitors educational goals and progress of youth receiving educational assistance with Back2Back Cincinnati.
- Develops process for assessment, ongoing evaluation, and celebration for youth receiving educational assistance.
- Maintain documentation in the Back2Back Care Database.
- Creates strategy to bridge educational development to home.
- Develops educational resource bank of tutoring and educational resources for youth in Cincinnati.
- Oversees educational aspects of neighborhood based camps for youth.
- Utilize 5% of hours in a community of belonging.
- Assist as needed with organizational special events.
- Develop and maintain a team of ministry partners that fully fund the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education / License / Certification
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Education.
Experience
- Experience working within the Cincinnati Public School system or a similar system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Utilize Back2Back Trauma Competent Care principles.
- Understands Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Access to transportation to enable regular in-home visits.
- Teachable and open to learning.
- 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.
- Demonstrate compassion and relational skills.
- Ability to motivate others.
- Use active listening skills.
- Demonstrates good judgment and decision-making skills.
Technology
- Basic competency in Microsoft Office and Google Applications.
Culture
Employees are expected to demonstrate a relationship with God and love for others as they:
- Have a clear understanding of and commitment to Back2Back’s mission and vision.
- Live out Back2Back Cultural Values.
- Sign and adhere to the Back2Back Statement of Faith.
- Sign and adhere to the Back2Back Staff Member Standards.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.
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.
