Education Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Education Specialist (ES) is the sole point of contact in helping Jobs Plus Members enroll in sector-based training, GED, and college education. The ES is responsible for helping public housing improve their education, skills, and career prospects by finding training and education partners in multiple training fields, offering a diversity of training courses that are available on different days of the week, throughout various NYC locations, and offering options in both in-person and remote classes. The ES assists in supporting members in completing applications for enrollment and financial aid support. The ES also maintains continuous contact with the member and education partner to ensure completion of training and education activities. This role ensures that the ES can successfully refer and enroll a minimum of 90% of training-interested Members into training and education. This role ensures that each performance indicator (KPI) goal below complies with contractual obligations and continuously improves the jobseeker’s access to and completion of training and education outcomes.

The ES collaborates with cross-functional teams (i.e., case management, job placement, financial counseling), the supervisor, and senior leadership to monitor and track performance and find solutions to maximize outcomes for members. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role that requires strong engagement skills, effective networking and wraparound services competencies, excellent organizational and follow-up skills, and a commitment to providing excellence in service delivery.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Effective Engagement & Individualized Services

• Provide at least 90% of Members with at least two meaningful opportunities per month.
• Deliver services using a variety of options to appeal to and cater to Members’ unique preferences and learning styles.
• Assist at least 90% of referrals in obtaining verification needed for training & education (such as NYC residency requirement, education level, I-9 docs, proof of disability, etc.)
• Provide individualized services to 100% of members on caseload from point of referral to completion of training or education goal.
• Interact with Members at a minimum of 2 times per month.
• Follow up with partners in a timely fashion on behalf of the member.
• Attend at least 2 community partner events.
• Create at least 2 new partnerships per month that lead to education & training opportunities.
• Create at least 2 new pathways for internship enrollment per quarter.
• At least 1 onsite training or education event monthly in collaboration with partners.

Program Referrals and Enrollment

• Achieve 75% of referrals receive acceptance into a training or education course.
• Achieve 90% compliance in training once enrolled
• Capture and document 100% of enrollment and acceptance letters for Education Advancement Placement (EAP) credit.
• Ensure a point of contact exists for all external and internal partners to discuss members’ progress and challenges, as well as the ability to advocate for the member.
• 100% of referrals, enrollments, and completions are entered and updated into the Salesforce (SF) training & education pipeline.

Case Management & Wraparound Services

• Complete at least 90% of touchpoints within 48 hours of engagement.
• Ensure a less than 10% error rate in internal case record audits.
• Document 100% of case management activities in Salesforce and FedcapCARES (FCC).
• Upload 100% of supporting documentation related to assigned training, including but not limited to: Referral application, I9 documents, Proof of education, Progress reports, Completion certificates, and licenses or degrees.
• Serve as member’s primary point of contact from the point of referral until member completes or changes their training & education pathway.
• Utilize an array of outreach modes and engagement approaches to ensure Members begin to participate and remain active in their assigned program and comply with program requirements.
• Provides support to Members who may be facing challenges, such as online resources, on-site test prep books, connecting with the provider to find additional supports for the Member, and test strategies.
• Document all outreach attempts, communications, and interactions with Members in SF and FCC.
• Schedule 100% of members for revised career plan development within three business days of receipt of the member completing their assigned course.
• 100% of members identifying a financial concern related to paying for training or higher education will be referred to the Financial Counselor for financial coaching, including FAFSA, TAP, loans, grants, and other financial supports.
• Respond to all phone calls, messages, and emails within 24 hours.

Data and Performance Management

• Analyze caseload performance a minimum of two times per month in partnership with the supervisor to identify strengths, challenges, gaps, and improvement needs.
• Monitor, discuss, and track improvement needs a minimum of two times per month in partnership with the supervisor and co-develop an action plan or performance improvement plan (PIP) accordingly.
• Ensure clear justification and required documentation are provided to ensure at least 90% of EAP’s are approved at first point of submission.
• At least 134 EAP’s per quarter as designated by the contract goals.
• At least 9 Education Milestones per quarter as designated by the contract goals.
• As directed by and in partnership with the Supervisor, review, discuss, and address the needs of the action plan or PIP with 100% accuracy, including actions, follow-ups, owners, and outcomes.

You're a Great Fit for This Role If:

• You have a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field, such as psychology, education, vocational rehabilitation, or occupational rehabilitation, from an accredited institution, preferred
• You have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in case management or training and/or work experience determined to be acceptable by the agency in place of a bachelor’s degree.
• You know relevant subject matter related to work experience in areas such as, but not limited to, occupational training, substance use, mental health, employment, and housing services.
• You are Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• You have experience working with public assistance recipients, formerly incarcerated individuals, and those affected by the challenges associated with poverty, and are familiar with social and human services organizations, which is a plus.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mission: We are committed to improving the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged.

For 85 years, The Fedcap Group has developed scalable, innovative and potentially disruptive solutions to some of society’s most pressing needs. The Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. The Fedcap Group provides educational services to every age group, vocational training in high-growth labor industries, behavioral health services, work readiness skill-building and jobs—all targeted to helping people achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

The work of The Fedcap Group is structured within four major practice areas: Education, Workforce Development, Occupational Health and Economic Development, which are strategically aligned for maximum impact.

The Fedcap Group also invests its time and resources in broader systems change—working in partnership with federal, state and local government to improve the way services are designed, funded, and delivered.

Company Description

Mission: We are committed to improving the economic and social well-being of the impoverished and disadvantaged. \r\n\r\nFor 85 years, The Fedcap Group has developed scalable, innovative and potentially disruptive solutions to some of society’s most pressing needs. The Fedcap Group is the parent company of a growing number of top-tier nonprofit agencies dedicated to serving over 300,000 children and adults each year across the United States and the United Kingdom. The Fedcap Group provides educational services to every age group, vocational training in high-growth labor industries, behavioral health services, work readiness skill-building and jobs—all targeted to helping people achieve long-term self-sufficiency. \r\n\r\nThe work of The Fedcap Group is structured within four major practice areas: Education, Workforce Development, Occupational Health and Economic Development, which are strategically aligned for maximum impact. \r\n\r\nThe Fedcap Group also invests its time and resources in broader systems change—working in partnership with federal, state and local government to improve the way services are designed, funded, and delivered.