• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, and professional journals.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as the ability to become proficient in other software packages and programs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to attend required Agency trainings and maintain necessary training compliance. Flexibility to attend daytime trainings or sessions outside of regularly scheduled hours.
• Commitment to the mission, values, and goals of the Agency.
• Willingness to be flexible with hours based on the needs of the program and schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Be responsible for the educational assessment of Youth seeking placement in designated homes.
• Be responsible for the educational progress and growth of Youth to ensure Youth’s investment in education.
• Work collaboratively with youth, family, Program and Department teams to case plan Youth’s goals related to their educational needs.
• Attend weekly Program staff meetings to maintain clear and direct communication for Youth’s educational needs.
• Assist youth in program in preparation for high school entrance tests, ACT/SAT tests, and GED programs/tests.
• Proctor education assessments and interpret results.
• Professionally represent and communicate the program/Agency with external school partnerships.
• Research school placement options, as necessary.
• Complete proper Agency forms and education reports as necessary.
• Interpret transcripts, grade reports and behavioral/attendance reports.

• Analyze IEP documents (if applicable) and provide educational supports.
• Maintain educational records for each Youth's file.
• Continually assess Youth’s educational records and to ensure that resources are available and/or being requested to meet Youth needs
• Ensure direct communication with the Department team and Program staff for timely daily notification of a youth’s availability for tutoring.
• Maintain a calendar of events that may impact a youth’s availability for tutoring.
• Maintain confidentiality of Youth when working with tutors.
• Work two evenings a week to assist during tutoring and study time.
• Teach executive functions classes to youth and ensure that strategies are implemented to support each youth.
• Support 8th grade youth in identification of High School options and enroll in a High School
• Monitor grades and homework completion.
• Work with supervisor to purposefully analyze and use data to support educational goals of each youth.
• Collaborate with post-secondary options team to provide exposure opportunities for youth.
• Plan out youth school transportation needs and provide transportation coverage as needed.
• Participate in the milieu, as needed, with education being the primary focus of intervention.
• Participate as a team member in program, coach, and teacher with Youth.
• Be aware of the education climate, nationally and in Chicago, and how it affects Youth in program.
• Work collaboratively with the Care Managers on Community Care team, once a Youth transitions out of program.
• Employ all aspects of de-escalation and behavior management techniques as outlined in CPI protocol. 
• Learn, align with, and execute the treatment philosophies, modalities and practices of the Agency.