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EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Regular Full-time
Location: Brooklyn
About Graham Windham
In full partnership with families & communities, Graham Windham strives to make a life-altering difference to children, youth and families affected by abuse, neglect and delinquency by providing each child we serve with a strong foundation for life: a safe, loving, permanent family and the opportunity and preparation to thrive in school and in the world. With over 600 full-time employees serving children and families in multiple programs throughout Westchester County, Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn and Harlem, Graham Windham provides an exciting & enriching work experience.
Graham Windham is one of the first organizations in the New York City to implement Solution Based Casework. Solution Based casework helps children and families to be the solution to the seemingly insurmountable problems in their lives, from generational cycles of poverty, abuse, and neglect to unemployment, domestic violence, and severe health problems. By recognizing and reinforcing their innate strengths and ability to cope, we at Graham Windham empower them to take the lead in making change in their lives.
About the Program
Graham Windhams overall mission is to ensure that every child we serve has a strong, loving, permanent family, and the opportunities and preparation to succeed in school and life. The Family Success Initiative provides supportive services to parents and children. The goal is to help parents safely manage their childrens behaviors by helping parents proactively anticipate the unique needs of their children, and employ strategies to meet those needs; consistently apply developmentally appropriate discipline; manage parent-child conflict; create and sustain nurturing environments for their children; and connect to networks of support.
About the Position
The Educational Specialist will provide comprehensive educational advocacy and technical assistance to help assess the literacy and educational needs of youth in Graham Windhams care. The coordinator will work closely with both Foster Care and Preventive Services and Preparing Youth for Adulthood staff to monitor student progress and make certain that school placements are appropriate, and that students have strong educational choices for the future.
Duties &Responsibilities (but not limited to):
Minimum Requirements:
Requires Bachelors degree; 1 or more years of experience providing client-centered advocacy services and incorporating NYC Department of Education laws and regulations into daily practice; Bilingual in Spanish preferred; Must be able to travel within NYC Metropolitan area; Must have excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills; time management and organizational skills; Computer literate; MS Office; NYS Connections; Knowledge of issues, needs, priorities and diversity of child welfare community in NYC.; Ability to work with diverse populations.
Full-time position; annually salary $50,000. Graham Windham offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, holiday pay, retirement savings plan, and much more.
EOE
Other
$39k-49k (estimate)
04/04/2023
05/09/2024
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