What are the responsibilities and job description for the Hospital Educational Transition Specialist - East County Bridges position at Multnomah Education Service District?
Hospital Educational Transition Specialist - East County Bridges
Position : Educational Transition Specialist
Position Type : In-Person
Department : Instructional Services
REPORTS TO : Program Manager, Program Administrator, Sr. Program Director
Classification / Range : Classified / Range 14
Schedule : 215 days per year, 8 hours a day
Location : Portland, OR (based at Multnomah Education Service District main office)
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated individual who is passionate about supporting hospitalized youth as they transition back into their neighborhood or community schools.
MESD encourages and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, Rx plan, flex spending accounts, employee assistance program (EAP), paid holidays, basic & voluntary life insurance, STD / LTD & employer-paid contribution into PERS (Oregon Public Employees Retirement System). We support our employees' continued education through our Tuition Reimbursement Program
POSITION PURPOSE :
The Educational Transition Specialist will support hospitalized students in reconnecting with their neighborhood and / or community schools, or their next educational location after exiting a hospital or hospitalization. This position serves as a vital link between students, families, and their educational and community networks, ensuring a smooth and successful reentry into school.
The Educational Transition Specialist will work closely with culturally and socially responsive organizations, hospital and medical providers, applicable school districts, administrators, building principals, and counselors to advocate for and navigate the resources needed for each student's unique situation. This includes coordinating community support services such as mentoring, educational tutoring, and transportation.
The Educational Transition Specialist will manage referrals from multiple hospital sites served by the Multnomah Education Service District (MESD) hospital school programs, which serve students from across the state. The Educational Transition Specialist will ensure a seamless transition for all referred students, supporting their educational engagement after their hospital experience.
NATURE & SCOPE :
This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department regulations and applicable state and federal statutes. This position carries no administrative authority or responsibility.
ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP QUALITIES :
- Trust : Develop trust among co-workers through honesty and fairness.
- Communication : Communicate in an inclusive and collaborative manner.
- Vision : Lead with vision and follow-through.
- Personal Qualities : Be respectful, caring and courageous.
- Management Style : Be visible, humble and a team player.
- Agency-wide perspective : Be involved in, and supportive of continuous overall improvement of MESD.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS :
WORKING CONDITIONS :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed in a wide variety of locations, including office and school environments. May work with high stress student or family situations. Involves sitting, walking and attendance at evening and weekend meetings. Requires the use of computers, office equipment and driving personal vehicle.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field and / or 2 years related experience in secondary schools or post-secondary institutions; or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.
