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EAP Education Coordinator - Peoria, IL.
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Position Number: 1979501
Location: Peoria, IL
Position Type: Education

EAP Education Coordinator - Peoria, IL.

Position #:
Posting Type: Civil Service
FTE: 1.00
Representation: Non-Union
Department: Ctr Child Welfare & Education

Primary Function:
This position will be working out of Peoria.

The Education Advisor provides problem resolution, subject matter expertise, advocacy, and guidance for educational wellbeing of children and youth in foster care (youth in care). The education advisor possesses extensive knowledge and skills that help youth navigate the complex network of education (general, special and post-secondary) and child welfare. The education advisor also serves as education resource for youth in care, caregivers, child welfare caseworkers and administrators, school and district personnel, Guardian ad Litem (GAL), court personnel, etc.
The education advisor is responsible for providing the following:
a) Educational technical assistance to resolve individual youth issues
b) Planning for youth's educational needs to be identified and addressed
c) Interdisciplinary training to build capacity in the field for meeting educational needs of youth in care
d) Partnership development between and among educational institutions, child welfare agencies, and other organizations that impact youth in care
e) Systems intervention and strategic planning

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Education Advisor provides problem resolution, subject matter expertise, advocacy, and guidance for educational wellbeing of children and youth in foster care (youth in care). The education advisor possesses extensive knowledge and skills that help youth navigate the complex network of education (general, special and post-secondary) and child welfare. The education advisor also serves as education resource for youth in care, caregivers, child welfare caseworkers and administrators, school and district personnel, Guardian ad Litem (GAL), court personnel, etc.
The education advisor is responsible for providing the following:
a) Educational technical assistance to resolve individual youth issues
b) Planning for youths educational needs to be identified and addressed
c) Interdisciplinary training to build capacity in the field for meeting educational needs of youth in care
d) Partnership development between and among educational institutions, child welfare agencies, and other organizations that impact youth in care
e) Systems intervention and strategic planning

Minimum Required Qualifications:
CREDENTIALS TO BE VERIFIED BY PLACEMENT OFFICER
1. Any one or any combination of the following types of preparation:
(a) credit for college course work in or closely related to the social or behavioral sciences
(b) progressively more responsible social service/counseling work experience at a
paraprofessional level under qualified supervision
that totals 1.0 unit according to the following conversion rates:

120 semester hours (or Bachelors degree) of
a = 1.0 unit

Three years of = 1.0 unit.

Education and Experience Preferred:
1. A Masters degree in education or other related fields and at least 5 years of experience in education or educational advocacy

2. Bachelors degree and 7 to 10 years of experience in education, and/or educational advocacy.

Working Hours: Days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Hiring Rate/Range: Commensurate with experience and internal equity; position includes eligible benefits
Posting Date: 08/10/2020
Closing Date: 8/30/2020
Priority Review Date:
Open Until Filled:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For information about Northern Illinois Universitys benefits package, please visit: https://www.niu.edu/hrs/benefits/index.shtml.

Fully complete the Education and Work History sections of the application. Be specific on your entire work history, including employment dates and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position, however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine length of experience.

You MUST upload your transcripts to your application for full consideration if you do not have the work experience required for this position (if multiple transcripts, please attach each transcript in a separate PDF file). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application; official transcripts will be required if hired.

If you have education and/or training in excess of what is required, we encourage you to upload your unofficial transcripts in order to earn all available points as applicable.

Once your complete application is submitted and the posting has closed, your submission will be reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the classification and any special requirements associated with this particular position.

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The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will be referred to the department for interview.

Employment is contingent upon your passing a criminal background investigation. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

For more information on the Program Services Specialist classification, including salary ranges, typical duties, minimum acceptable qualifications and testing requirements, please visit: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/Detail.aspx?tblClassIndexID=2306

To apply, visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/53364

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560