Education Assistant

About the Role

The Education Assistant serves as the client’s main support as they integrate into the Portland Public School system. This position completes education assessments and progress reports on a regular basis and acts as a liaison for the client and school staff (counselors, teachers, etc.). They meet regularly with the youth at our program to connect them with educational resources, help with homework, and share updates on their grades. They also provide offsite support to the youth in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Works with teachers to provide educational support and behavioral management in the classrooms.
• Completes ongoing progress reports and uploads to the client’s electronic record.
• Completes the Education Assessment within 72 hours of the client’s admission to the program and uploads to the client’s electronic record.
• Contacts client’s previous facilities/educational institutions for transferable credits.
• Completes a “Client Education Discharge Letter” prior to youth leaving the program.
• Assists in group outings and field trips with the clients.
• Completes incident reports as required.
• Completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Participates in daily shift change meetings and regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Assists in the milieu during periods of high activity, as needed.
• Works effectively with external representatives and/or community members to ensure cooperative and supportive working relations and coordination of client services.
• Collaborates with a multi-disciplinary team (case management, clinical, education, medical, etc.).
• Demonstrates awareness of Morrison Compliance Program, including Compliance Officer, Compliance Standards of Conduct, and Employee Compliance Hotline.
• Completes all assigned compliance, HIPAA, client privacy, and fraud, waste, and abuse training.
• Demonstrates a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.
• Participates in staff development, in-services, and training related to workplace effectiveness.
• Performs other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 1 year of experience working with youth.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish and English (written, read, and verbal) strongly preferred. Must clear a language proficiency test for Spanish.
• Attained age 21 years or older before the first day of employment in the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a classroom or educational setting.

Requirements

• Bloodborne Pathogens training is required on the first day of employment.
• CPR/SFA obtained within 30 days of employment and kept current.
• Complete required program trainings and updates as required, including training in Crisis De-escalation and Physical Restraint Techniques.
• May work at multiple ORR Programs.
• Pass a criminal history background check through Morrison and a suitability determination investigation through the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
• Proof of Vaccination (MMR, Varicella, DTap & Influenza annually).
• For positions that require driving: Hold a valid driver’s license and, if driving a personal vehicle, maintain a minimum auto insurance policy. Transporting clients may be required using an agency vehicle.

Working Conditions

Environment: Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.

Mental demands: Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management.

Physical demands: Ability to remain calm and emotionally available while serving youth, adults, and/or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.

Pay

$22.50/hr. - $24.52/hr.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Meaningful, mission-driven work that makes a difference in the community

Note: Morrison Child and Family Services is a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non-profit organization. We are an Affirmative Action Plan Employer committed to equal employment opportunities. Morrison uses E-Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.