Adult Education Program: Case Manager - Adult Education and Fatherhood

Position Summary: The Adult Education Case Manager has primary responsibility of working with adult students and teachers to assist with registration, testing, and appropriate placement of students; to maintain student records with confidentiality; and to support the Adult Education Program by implementing best practices set forth in the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) guidelines as well as facilitating fatherhood / parenting classes at the Allegheny County Jail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Responsible for case management services, intakes, individual and education assessments, coordination, and monitoring of the delivery of service coordination to adult education students and fathers.

2. Facilitate fatherhood / parenting groups by using approved curriculum at the Allegheny County Jail.

3. Identify potential resources to enhance educational, social, and economic opportunities for adult education students and fathers.

4. Coordinate with referral partners to screen students that would be eligible for the programs.

5. Improve student competence by providing educational resources, balancing work requirements with learning opportunities, and evaluating the application of learning to changes in education results.

6. Complete all the necessary forms, attendance and assessment information, and data as required by established data protocols and deadlines.

7. Participate in required professional development training and activities.

8. Respond to other needs of the program as indicated by FACES Program Supervisor or other administrators.

9. Adhere to all AIU and Allegheny County Jail policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

1. Associate degree and 3 years' experience in education and / or case management required.

2. Incumbent demonstrates the ability to work with incarcerated students, parents, children, communities, and schools.

3. Strong communication, interpersonal skills, organizational and recordkeeping skills

4. Basic level expertise in Microsoft Office products.

5. Excellent organizational skills, initiative, and ability to work with limited supervision.

6. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

7. Ability to track, evaluate and interpret data to ensure high-quality programs and services.

8. Ability to comply with AIU policies and procedures.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

2. Allegheny County Jail Clearances

3. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Sitting for extended period of time

2. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds

3. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.

4. Moving fingers and hands in a repetitive manner

5. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating with limited English speaking customers.

6. Hearing clearly

7. Adequate vision to perform duties.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of this position.

Reports To: Adult Education and Workforce Development Supervisor

Department: FACES

Position Schedule: Monday - Friday some evenings based on the needs of the program

Salary: $40,000

Benefits: FACES 260 Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, PSERS, paid entitlement days)

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, PA Certificate (if applicable) and transcripts at the AIU Career Site. Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net.

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.