What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education Specialist position at Caritas of Austin?
Job Title: Education Program Specialist
Department: Programs
Program: Education
Reports To: Education Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Position Summary
In this full-time role, the Education Specialist collaborates with the Education Program Manager, the Education Program team, and other Caritas of Austin programs to deliver educational services to clients. Clients served have experienced chronic homelessness and include a diverse population such as refugees, immigrants, and veterans. The role involves planning and facilitating both group and individual educational sessions aligned with clients’ education and employment goals, as well as building strong working relationships with case managers, peer support specialists, wraparound service providers, and external partners. This position requires strong communication, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (inclusive but not exhaustive):
Education Services
Education
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all of the following:
Caritas of Austin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Department: Programs
Program: Education
Reports To: Education Program Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Position Summary
In this full-time role, the Education Specialist collaborates with the Education Program Manager, the Education Program team, and other Caritas of Austin programs to deliver educational services to clients. Clients served have experienced chronic homelessness and include a diverse population such as refugees, immigrants, and veterans. The role involves planning and facilitating both group and individual educational sessions aligned with clients’ education and employment goals, as well as building strong working relationships with case managers, peer support specialists, wraparound service providers, and external partners. This position requires strong communication, organization, prioritization, and attention to detail.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities (inclusive but not exhaustive):
Education Services
- Plan and deliver instructional sessions aligned with curriculum standards
- Revise, update, and develop instructional and curricular materials as assigned
- Use varied teaching methods to meet diverse learning needs, including in-person, virtual, and hybrid
- Differentiate instruction for varying abilities and backgrounds, including individualized learning plans
- Create safe, inclusive learning environments
- Foster respect, collaboration, and positive relationships with clients, colleagues, and external partners
- Maintain timely, consistent, professional, and responsive communication with clients, colleagues, and external partners
- Enter and maintain timely, accurate, detailed data
- Follow all deadlines, policies, procedures, and legal requirements to maintain confidentiality and data accuracy and integrity
- Engage with community partners and participate in community meetings as assigned to advocate for Caritas clients and to represent Caritas.
- Represent Caritas of Austin in a professional, respectful manner in the community.
Education
- Required – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Preferred – Major in education, human services, social work, psychology, or other related area.
- Required – At least 1 year of experience in adult education, training, or administration serving diverse populations.
- Required: Proficient and knowledgeable with Microsoft 365 (including Teams), Google Suite, Zoom, and Google Meet.
- Required: Proficient with standard office equipment (computer, monitors, printers, copier, fax, scanner)
- Preferred: Familiarity with Canvas (Instructure), Blackboard, Canva, and HMIS-Clarity, Apricot
- Required: Must be bilingual. Professional proficiency in Spanish (preferred), Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian
- Must have valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.
- Must have the ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability and flexibility to organize working hours and work remotely and with little supervision.
- Base Salary Range: $46,491 - $52,885
- The final salary offer will be determined in accordance with Caritas of Austin’s salary guidelines, based on the candidate’s education and experience.
- Employer paid health, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance for employees.
- 14 Paid Holidays per year.
- 20 days of accrued PTO in year one with increases up to 31 days per year.
- Retirement plan with employer match.
- Discounted Rates on Gold’s Gym and Legal Shield memberships.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Monthly Phone Stipend.
- Monthly Paid Parking for employees who office from Downtown Location.
Incomplete applications will not be reviewed or considered. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit all of the following:
- A detailed resume outlining relevant experience
- A cover letter tailored to the position
- A list of professional references
- A fully completed application
Caritas of Austin is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Salary : $46,491 - $52,885