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Homeless Education Program Specialist

Salary

$71k - $105k

Location

Columbus, Ohio, United States

JobType

full-time

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About the role

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EThe Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is a diverse team of passionate, education-focused professionals responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education for each of Ohio’s 1.7 million students. The Department provides the resources and supports essential to raising student achievement and accelerating learning opportunities, advancing the connectivity between K-12 and postsecondary learning, creating programs to support and expand workforce experiences, and ensuring students have the necessary supports to be ready each day to learn.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22background-color:white;color:black;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3EAs the governing body responsible for overseeing and enhancing the quality of education within the State of Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce is dedicated to promoting educational excellence and ensuring equal access to learning opportunities for all students. The Department is committed to collaborating with schools, districts, educators, students, families, businesses, nonprofits and all stakeholders to achieve our educational goals.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E

Provides consultation, direction, and guidance to internal and external stakeholders to support of students experiencing homelessness serving as the federally required coordinator as defined in the Education for Homeless Children and Youth, McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act:  

Provides customer-focused specialized program assistance;

Coordinates and administers the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act grant (for example, develops grant competition process, hosts bidders’ conferences, provides professional development for grantees);

Collaborate with direct supervisor on fiscal decisions related to grant funding;

Serves as the main contact for programs and grant-funded opportunities that relate to students experiencing homelessness, including providing regular technical assistance and advanced consultation;

Applies knowledge of public policy around education, housing, vulnerable youth populations and supports for students experiencing homelessness to establish relationships across systems/agencies;

Communicates with policy administrators to navigate areas of misalignment throughout the system;

Carries out goals and objectives established in the ESSA State plan;

Provides written guidance and other tools regarding law to internal and external stakeholders;

Collaborates with school personnel, local education agencies (LEAs), and service providers to improve the provision of comprehensive education and related services to homeless children and youths and their families;

Provides technical assistance to homeless education liaisons, parents and guardians related to provisions of law;

Provides professional development opportunities to LEAs to assist in identifying and meeting the needs of homeless children and youths;

Conducts desk and onsite monitoring of LEAs to ensure regulation compliance;

Serves on projects, workgroups, advisory groups, and teams related to housing and involving students experiencing homelessness.

Establishes and maintains collaboration with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., participate in work groups, facilitate collaboration events, provide feedback).

Works collaboratively with internal and external customers, other state agencies, and state and local organizations on housing topics, needs, best practices, and policy implementation;

Uses data to identify needs, resources, and planning to improve results for students experiencing homelessness or similar needs;

Develops reports as requested;

Reviews changing state and federal laws and recommends administrative rule changes as needed to direct supervisor;

Facilitate presentations and other professional development as requested; and

Performs other duties as assigned.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EFacilitating or coordinating work groups across multiple department levels%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EProject or grant planning and implementation%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EProviding supports to students and families in highly mobile populations%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp 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style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EStrong communication skills (written, verbal, other)%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EFacilitating work groups across multiple department levels%26nbsp;%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EStrong relationship building skills%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EStrong customer service skills%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cul style=%22margin-top:0in;%22 type=%22disc%22%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EExperience with development of tools and technical assistance related to program operations.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:115%;%22%3EGeneral understanding of housing insecurity and related challenges%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3;tab-stops:list .5in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:16px;%22%3E%3Cspan 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Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

About the company

Public education agency focused on improving student outcomes.

Skills

Ada

communication skills

customer service

relationship building