Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Children's Home Network
Job overview
The Education Program Coordinator at Children's Home Network manages the educational needs of residential youth, acting as a liaison between schools, internal teams, and external partners, and supervises the Pulte Promise Center operations and staff.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves advocating for youth education, coordinating school enrollments, communicating with teachers and guardians, maintaining educational records, attending IEP meetings, managing grants and budgets, supervising staff and volunteers, coordinating transportation, and supporting youth participation in educational and extracurricular activities.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Education or related field, preferred experience in student advocacy, supervisory experience, knowledge of school system resources like IEPs and 504 plans, and certifications including First Aid, CPR, and a valid Florida driver's license.
Work environment and culture
The organization values trauma-informed care, effective communication, and collaboration within a child welfare-focused environment, emphasizing safety and continuous professional training.
Company information
Children's Home Network is a child welfare organization focused on residential care and educational support for youth, integrating community and educational partnerships to enhance youth development.
Team overview
The coordinator supervises the Pulte Promise Center Teacher(s), volunteers, tutors, and interns, working closely with residential and clinical teams to support youth education.
Unique job features
The role uniquely combines educational advocacy with supervisory duties in a residential treatment setting, involving direct interaction with youth and collaboration with multiple stakeholders including schools, families, and community resources.
Company overview
Children's Home Network is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of at-risk children and families through comprehensive programs and services. They make money through donations, grants, and fundraising events, which support their initiatives such as foster care, adoption services, and educational programs. Founded in 1892, the organization has a long history of advocacy and community support, continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of children and families in crisis.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in education program coordination, specifically your ability to advocate for youth and manage educational needs in residential settings, aligning with Children's Home Network's focus on youth advocacy and education.
Emphasize skills such as liaison work with schools and external partners, supervising staff and volunteers, managing educational data and reports, and knowledge of IEPs, ESE, and school board regulations as these are key responsibilities in the job description.
Apply through multiple platforms including Children's Home Network's official corporate website, LinkedIn job postings, and other job boards where the position is listed to maximize your application reach.
Connect with current employees in the education or residential program divisions at Children's Home Network on LinkedIn. Use ice breakers like commenting on their involvement with youth education, asking about the impact of the Pulte Promise Center, or inquiring about typical challenges faced in the Education Program Coordinator role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'IEP', 'ESE', 'youth advocacy', 'educational data management', 'supervisory experience', and 'school liaison'. Also, ensure clear formatting and use of standard section headers to improve ATS readability.
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