Edu-Futuro seeks two (2) full-time Parent Specialists* to provide support to the Parent Empowerment Services, (PES), team by: Facilitating financial literacy workshops, resume & cover letter writing workshops, and providing employment readiness services to parents and adults from the City of Alexandria, Arlington, and Fairfax Counties, Prince William County and Roanoke, Virginia.
The Parent Specialist is self-motivated, compassionate, and passionate about helping others see their full potential. Edu-Futuro’s Parent Specialist executes program projects, initiatives, curricula, research, and activities for parents and/or Community Outreach. An Edu-Futuro Parent Specialist will excel at program facilitation, teamwork, parent engagement and at having an adaptable personality while showing mastery in clerical duties. The work will be a variety of direct service, administration, coordination, as well as logistical services in support of the operations of the programs, and gathering and inputting information for reporting and other purposes. In addition, the Parent Specialist will support the PES team in all Parent programs where needed. An Edu-Futuro Parent Specialist will have outstanding interpersonal skills along with above-average organizational and time management skill sets. This is an overall position description; the position functions listed below are not all-inclusive.
*Edu-Futuro’s AmeriCorps Program is funded by the Corporation for National and Community Service and is contingent upon funding approval.
Service Activities
Service duties:
Identify employment opportunities related to the interests and capabilities of program participants.
Deliver workshops relating to the Financial Empowerment Network to families.
Assist Parent Support Specialists in planning and preparing for adult/parent programs and the logistics involved with those programs.
Collaborate with the Workforce Development Specialist, (WDS), to identify and recruit parent volunteers, provide guidance, and coaching, and, when applicable, mentoring to other parents based on their social and employment needs.
Serve with the Workforce Development Specialist (WDS) in the implementation of evaluation instruments to assess programmatic outcomes and collect data from individuals served.
Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion), and keep track of the program’s expenses for meals and supplies.
Collect data from individuals to be served in adult programs.
Deliver 5-week workshops in resume building and cover letter writing.
Deliver the Tech for Parents 5weeks training class.
Community Need Addressed
This member will assist our organization in implementing education empowerment programs, family strengthening programs, basic computer skills classes, and job readiness.
Position Outcomes
Parents and families will gain skills to support their students achieve their educational goals, as well as to advance their own educational and professional development.
Benefits
Childcare assistance if eligible, Education award upon successful completion of service, Health coverage, Living allowance, Stipend, Student loan forbearance, Training
Monthly stipend
Local travel reimbursement for service-related activities
Health insurance
Professional development and networking opportunities
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award which can be used towards student loans and/or to help finance higher education pursuits upon successful completion of service
Student loan forbearance or deferment
Gain skills and valuable experience to prepare you for a career after-service
Make an impact in under-served communities
Education Benefits
College Degree
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Turn taking, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Improvise, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them, Quickly respond with a back-up plan if a decision goes amiss
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Drive decision making, Effectively delegate tasks, Facilitate group planning, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment