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Education Coordinator

Homeless No More works with families that are at-risk or experiencing homelessness through the following strategic initiatives: emergency services (Family Shelter), transitional shelter (St. Lawrence Place), affordable housing (Live Oak), and advocacy. We do this by supporting homeless and at-risk families through services and environments that help maximize their potential and move them toward independent living.

The Education Coordinator supervises the day-to-day operations of the afterschool and camp programs. This includes monitoring the Lead Education Assistant and additional Education Assistants, who are all part of the
Education Team. This position reports to the Education Program Manager and Chief Program Officer.
Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring youth in grades K4-12 enrolled in our after-school and summer camp programs have the necessary support and resources to achieve academic success and emotional well-being while residing within HNM programs. The Education Team works closely with other areas of the organization, including education, communications, compliance, and operations, through informal communication as well as established processes and meetings.

Essential Responsibilities:

Ongoing assessment of the needs of school-age youth involved in afterschool and camp programs in partnership with the Education Program Manager and Case Managers

Design, plan, and implement youth educational programming to address the learning needs of students enrolled in the afterschool and camp programs (fall, winter, spring break, and summer)

Develop rapport with all youth and families served by the HNM afterschool and camp programs
Ensure staffing coverage for the after-school and camp programming
Serve as an active participant on the Family Services and Education Teams, providing backup and support to peers as needed
Create partnerships with appropriate community stakeholders to support education
Assist in the ongoing assessment of family and educational services
Participate in case consultation to assure comprehensive quality care for clients
Consistently track student success measures to promote and meet established outcomes
Supervise the Lead Education Assistant and Education Assistants in their day-to-day responsibilities
Develop and implement ongoing training for Education Assistants
Accurate and timely documentation of all client interactions in designated records, ensuring documentation adheres to HMIS guidelines, grant requirements, and organizational procedures
Assist in the recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and retention of members of the Education Team
Ensure the standards and practices for the upkeep, use, and maintenance of the Education Center are followed at all times

Other Responsibilities:

• Identify, cultivate, and maintain relationships with other service providers for referrals and resources
• Represent HNM in the community, as requested
• Attend training and workshops as necessary
• Additional duties as assigned

Updated 2/2/2024

Position Qualifications:
We are looking for someone who has:

Experience working with at-risk populations, including but not limited to people experiencing homelessness and people living in poverty

Thrives in a fast-paced, fun environment and enjoys working with children and families
A passion for helping at-risk youth succeed in their educational environments
Demonstrates the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Has strong verbal and written communication, administrative, and organizational skills
Has a strengths-based and solution-focused approach
Demonstrates the ability to manage and de-escalate crises
An ability to successfully multi-task, prioritize, or pivot to ensure quality care
An understanding of data collection, reporting, and compliance management

Required Qualifications:

A bachelors degree in education, social work, or a related field
At least 2 years of related experience in working with children and adolescents
An understanding of child development and the public education system
Awareness of educational trends and best practices, including Social Emotional Learning (SEL), trauma- informed practices, and culturally responsive practices
Program and curriculum development experience
Experience establishing and maintaining connections within organizations and the community
Experience supervising staff

Preferred Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of how social determinants of health affect education
• Experience in the non-profit sector
• Knowledge of Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)

Location: Columbia, SC
Salary range: $38,000 - $48,000 commensurate with experience, certification, and education
Schedule: 40 hours per week, regularly 10am 6pm, including evenings and occasional weekends
Employment type: Full-time, salaried
Benefits:

• Paid time off plus 12 paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible scheduling
• Flex time redemption for weekly hours worked over 40
• Medical insurance options, healthcare flexible spending account, and optional insurance benefits
• Company-sponsored retirement plan

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. HNM reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. To apply, please send resumes to Jeremy Martin via email: jmartin@homelessnomoresc.org.

Updated 2/2/2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $38,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person