Reporting to the Program Manager, the Education Specialist will provide case management and
supportive services for the Adolfo Transitional Housing program in order to help participants start, and
continue their education goals.
This position will work with participants who are seeking vocationaltraining, mentorship, leadership development, and/or educational programs (i.e. GED, tutoringassistance), as well as interfacing with schools and other service providers. This position is committed to
improving the quality of services provided by seeking input from participants, employees and
stakeholders to ensure service delivery and accessibility is equitable to all persons served.
The Education Specialist is a full time, non-exempt position eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance; 403 (b)
retirement plan; paid holidays, Vacation and Sick time. This position is employed by Goodwill Industries
of Sacramento Valley and Northern Nevada, Inc., through Next Move Homeless Services.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill and/or ability
required.
Basic Qualifications of the Role:
Experience working with the homeless population and knowledge of foster youths unique
needs.
Exhibit a high degree of professionalism.
Must not present a direct threat to the safety and health of self, others or property.
Must be able to perform essential functions of this job description with or without reasonable
accommodation.
A strong commitment to the program and the mission of the organization.
Extensive experience with strengths-based case management.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data,
establish facts, and draw conclusions; and effectively present information to management
and/or public groups.
Proven ability to represent the interests of the organization, interact effectively with a diverse
population, and be comfortable building successful collaborative relationships with youth, staff
and other stakeholders.
High level of energy and good sense of humor with the capacity for extraordinary time and
effort demands.
Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and insurable driving record.
No record or disclosure of criminal conviction that indicates an ongoing tendency toward theft,
violence, dishonesty, deceit, drug manufacture or sale, moral turpitude, or predatory behavior.
Must provide proof of identification and eligibility to work in the United States of America.
Must pass a drug and background screening.