Education & Vocational Specialist in Chicago, Illinois at Heartland Human Care Services

Title: Education & Vocational Specialist

Location: 2732 N. Kedzie Ave Chicago, IL 60647

Schedule: Sunday (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM), Monday (10:00 AM - 6:30 PM), Tuesday - Wednesday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), Thursday (12:00 PM - 8:30 PM)

Summary:

This position provides case management supports that link participants to vocational and career options. The position also supports educational linkages, and in-program education of participants by developing and implementing curricula, providing in-program classroom like instructions for youth as needed. Engages in academic, recreational and physical education activities with youth. Provides mentorship to youth and supports linkage to GED, and vocational programs. This position supports youth in program milieu, monitors and supervises program participants and ensures a safe and secure environment both on site and during off-site activities. Individual accountabilities and work volume will be established through the development of annual Success Objectives, within the framework outlined below.

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals seeking education and career pathways.
• Collaborate with a diverse and passionate team dedicated to the mission and vision of our organization.
• Providing flexibility and work-life balance.
• Participate in professional development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.

Our Benefits:

• Medical insurance. BCBS PPO, EPO, and HSA Plans
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) 3% Employer Contribution.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Paid paternity leave.
• Commuter benefits.
• Disability insurance
• FSA Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Special Vendor Discounted Offerings on Travel, Amusement Parks, etc.

Essential Functions:

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides linkage case management support specific to vocational enhancement while in program and post- placement.
• Develop relationships with career development opportunity providers, and particular engagement with programs that support youth with high needs and additional social/emotional and mentorship supports.
• Develops and implement lesson plans and curricula for in-program educational support as appropriate.
• Assists participants with completion of school assignments to help youth remain on track with educational goals.
• Provides culturally competent instruction in various subject areas, including but not limited to ESL, math, science and health, based on participant’s educational and vocational plan.
• Engages in physical education activities and instruction, such as, but not limited to sports, cultural outings, and recreational activities.
• Monitors and supervises program participants individually and in groups.
• Ensures a safe and secure environment for program participants and staff on-site and during off-site activities.
• Helps program participant to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self, personal problems, and program participant's part in creating them.
• Provides transportation of program participants, as assigned.
• Household maintenance duties such as meals, laundry and hygiene instruction may occasionally be assigned.
• Other duties may be assigned

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in related field.
• Two (2) years teaching experience or related teaching experience, such as tutoring, mentoring, coaching, classroom facilitation, etc.
• Experience teaching preferred. Expertise in a particular subject area is strongly preferred required.

Certifications/Licenses:

• A valid driver’s license required.
• Must successfully pass a background check.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities (K/S/A):

• Experience teaching preferred. Expertise in a particular subject area may be required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Fluency in a second language may be required.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Work Arrangement:

• This role is not eligible for remote work. All hours will be worked in person. This position has an active presence at all assigned programs on a rotating basis.
• The employee may be required to remain on Organization premises during breaks and/or meal periods and may be required to stay on Organization premises until their replacement arrives.

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand and walk.
• The employee must be able to stoop, kneel and/or crawl.
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to key, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The employee must have unrestricted ability to provide physical restraint.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

HHCS is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. HHCS is committed to providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, HHCS prohibits discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, discipline, and termination. HHCS also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, as required by law.