Under the supervision of the Support Services Supervisor, the Education Case Manager will be responsible for supporting all aspects of education programming throughout Urban Peak. The Education Case Manager will also be responsible for providing support in collaboration with Program Case Management to ensure ongoing education needs are met. This includes but is not limited to: GED subject test preparation and tutoring, high school re-enrollment support, post-secondary assistance and support, additional tutoring and homework support, being the direct contact with education community partners, and providing classroom support during designated classroom times. The Education Case Manager will also attend classroom hours, assist in supervising full-time volunteers, collaborate with classroom volunteers/tutors, and work closely with external educational partners such Colorado Youth for a Change, Educational Opportunity Center and Denver Test Prep.
Additionally, the Education Case Manager will collaborate with the Education Coordinator in all other aspects of programming, assist in program facilitation in a manner that accommodates youth and staff safety, coordinate with other Urban Peak staff on youth service plans and goals, collect and input client documentation and service data, and work on other duties as assigned and needed/assigned.
Who You Are:
An associates degree in psychology, education, counseling or a related field and a minimum of one (1) years of experience or one (1) year of experience at Urban Peak; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; teacher certification preferred
Communicate and follow up with youth and staff on education goals to ensure progress, increase likelihood of educational goal completion, revise plans, and provide support and accountability
Provide guidance to youth based on the principles of trauma informed care and positive youth development
Work with team to market programming to youth, staff, and external partners
Recruit for and engage youth in programming
Act as a positive role model to further Urban Peak’s goals
Attend all required training, staff meetings and client reviews, being prepared to address client issues
Transport youth on designated outings in Urban Peak vehicle as needed
Work milieu shifts and provide support in other Urban Peak Programs with the goal of connecting with youth and encouraging entry into education programming
What You Will Do:
GED, High School, & Post-Secondary Support
Provide support in all aspects of GED preparation, secondary, and post-secondary pursuits
Serve as point of contact for Urban Peak youth enrolled in local high schools
Attend Education classroom hours and all functions of the classroom space
Conduct assessment tests and strategize GED preparation planning with students
Conduct presentations and classroom activities for GED students, tutor students in GED subjects
Help support secondary students in the classroom with homework, scheduling, school services, etc.
Work with the Education Coordinator in maintaining connections with local Post-Secondary institutions
Assist with youth accessing and submitting required post-secondary admission and financial aid documents, and ways to help youth effectively enter and succeed in post-secondary institutions.
Work in collaboration with on-site classroom and Urban Peak in all aspects of program delivery
Assist in supporting classroom volunteers and tutors helping with program
Administrative Duties
Help maintain external education partnerships (such as EOC and CYC)
Assist full-time volunteer and classroom volunteers
Data collection, data input, and evaluation of all education related activities.
Keep the Education Coordinator informed of problems, concerns, needs, trends, or unusual circumstances in a timely manner
Direct Service
Build relationships with youth by providing personal interest and attention to each youth, remaining sensitive to the objective of supporting each youth in social, emotional, and intellectual development
Meet with youth to obtain education history and complete assessments as necessary
Collaborate with other Urban Peak staff and service providers to help youth accomplish education goals