Seeking an Advancing Families Program Specialist

for Nationally Recognized Non-Profit Creating an Equitable Community

Do you believe that regardless of economic, social class, or race, life for all can and should be filled with equitable opportunities? Do you believe a stronger community begins with our youth? Then we want you to be our Advancing Families Program Specialist to serve as a key member of the Post Secondary Department. In this role you will be working with our programs sites and our Parent Navigator to reach out and provide educational opportunities to our families. We are seeking someone who has strong collaboration and case management skills.This position is a non-exempt full time position and will work in person at our office in Boulder. The AFP position will report directly to the Post-Secondary Manager.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Adult Learner Outreach

• In partnership with IHDF program staff and our Parent Navigator, the AFP Program Specialist dedicates themselves to promote educational opportunities to adult learners.
• Establishes connections with IHDF families to recruit potential adult learners and informs them of the Advancing Families Program and scholarship options.
• Collaborates with program teams to be available to make presentations and be available for questions during parent meetings and events.

Key Partner Collaboration

• Stays informed with educational trends and opportunities for ESL, GED, and Post Secondary opportunities and works with participants to determine which program is the best fit.
• Provide our educational partners with participants and lead them through their application and registration process.
• Plan and facilitate orientations and workshops for adult learners with our partners related to program completion.

Administration:

• Collaborates with the Post-Secondary Manager in the execution of crucial program compliance and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain comprehensive records of potential candidates, submitted AFP applications, conducts interviews with applicants, selects eligible candidates, provides program participation letters, and supports applications for admissions, scholarships, and financial aid as necessary.
• Exhibits steadfast commitment to fulfilling all administrative obligations anticipated of an employee, which encompasses punctual completion of timesheets, monthly reporting, fulfilling training requirements, and proficiently handling Salesforce administration.
• As necessary will provide any reporting related to grant administration.
• Additionally, provides valuable support for the IHDF Scholarship process and its lifecycle through diligent administrative tasks.
• Maintains and updates documents, flyers, and other promotional materials and forms for the AFP program.

Case Management:

• Uses holistic, strength based case management approach to support participant persistence.
• Manages a caseload for the AFP programs per IHDF standards.
• Coaches participants in the development of educational roadmaps that are compatible with educational, professional and personal goals, and tracks progress towards these roadmaps.
• Collaborates closely with colleges and partner organizations to align efforts toward meeting case management goals as necessary and possible (ESL and GED).
• Inputs and maintains accurate participant information and case notes in Salesforce.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• High level of initiative and energy to perform sustained outreach to families.
• Bilingual Spanish/English speaking, writing and reading skills required
• Ability to work collaboratively toward department and organizational goals.
• Strong group facilitation skills.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written communication and computer skills.
• Ability to create safe, inclusive spaces for families to learn and thrive.

PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB:

• Reliable transportation, good driving record and insurance required.
• Ability to work in the evening and some weekends.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Boulder, CO 80303: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person