Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) works to improve the quality of life for residents in the Martindale-Brightwood community and throughout Marion County. Guided by our commitment the Education and Training Specialist (ETS) will support individuals and families access to Occupational Skills Training and a range of wrap-around services. Our ETS will work with individuals to help achieve outcomes focused on improved education, employment, financial management, and overall financial stability.
Job Requirements
The Education Specialist works to ensure each participant is receiving educational assistance across all service areas. If warranted, adults may be enrolled in the Center for Working Families (CWF) or the Community Solutions and Entrepreneurship Center based on eligibility requirements.
Specific responsibilities include:
Adult Education & Training
- Conduct educational assessments for participants that include TABE and HSE testing to ascertain placement in available programs and options
- Work with HSE/ABE programs housed at EMCC to ensure participants are engaged and making adequate progress
- Develop and train internal occupational skills training certifications
- Monitor outcomes of certifications, HSE/GED and trainings
- Develop profiles of additional occupational skills training on the DWD providers list
- Provide 1:1 educational assistance when needed
- Develop relationships with external training providers to partner or to sustain current relationships and referrals to internal and external occupational skills training
- Refer participants to educational options (including post-secondary) and/or employment training opportunities as applicable
- Foster partnerships with Ivy Tech, Marian University, Martin University, IUPUI, UIndy and other educational institutions to create positive options for participants
- Foster partnerships with employers that starting wages are $18+
Data & Development
- Monitor client’s eligibility to ensure funder compliance
- Ensure enrollment and development screening tools are completed in accordance with the time frame of internal processes
- Accurately create and manage participant files; ensure data is correctly entered into the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) and/or SalesForce, a client management system with internal deadlines
- Perform follow-up assessments and subsequent data entry according to internal deadlines
- Attend professional development workshops and seminars to further develop expertise
- Attend local round-tables and other learning/networking opportunities in order to deepen knowledge of coaching/case management best practices and resources available for clients
Position Requirements
- Ability to work with diverse populations. Previous work experience with the target population, and/or the ability to provide services in a culturally sensitive manner.
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year accredited institution or 3-5 years of direct case management, coaching and training experience required
- Previous work experience in the social services sector preferred
- Knowledge of the Center for Working Families bundled services model preferred
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary team as a cooperative and successive team member
- Knowledge of education systems, community resources and the ability to build relationships
- Excellent written, verbal, communication and organizational skills
- Technologically savvy with solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office, databases and the internet. Efforts to Outcome (ETO) and/or SalesForce experience a plus.
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule beyond normal business hours
- Able to advocate for participants to access additional education and/or training opportunities
- A strong understanding of personal finances, particularly in the areas of budgeting, asset building and credit building
- Competent at following directions, filling out forms, and applications (both paper and online)
- Knowledge of educational assessment tools including administration, scoring and interpretation of results that will benefit participants preferred
- Ability to multi-task a variety of activities and remain focused on the best customer service
Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $37,114.00 - $46,504.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Indianapolis, IN 46218 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Indianapolis, IN 46218: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
