Education Services Specialist Jobs

This position is located in the Department of Youth Rehabilitation Services (DYRS), Office of Education and Workforce Development. The mission of DYRS is to improve public safety and give court-involved youth the opportunity to become more productive citizens by building on the strengths of youths and their families in the least restrictive, most homelike environment consistent with public safety.

The Education Services Specialist postion will work with the Oasis Program, which focuses on youth between the ages of 10-17 who are at risk of becoming system involved. The primary purpose of this position is to provide overall leadership, direction and oversight to the educational and vocational services provided for an intensive program for a focused cohort of youth who are either system involved or at risk of system involvement in which they would receive community based services and supports.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

The Education Services Specialist will develop, implement and supervise DYRS' educational development services programs through the design and delivery of training and organizational development interventions with particular emphasis on youth development coupled with workforce development education and other activities specific to the treatment of youth. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting comprehensive analyses and identifying educational needs of the youth. The incumbent will work with a team to address those needs. The Education Services specialist will plan and carry out workforce development educational activities for youth.

The incumbent will serve as senior Education Services Specialist and advisor managing, leading and administering educational projects, operations or activities relating to educational services for the continuing educational development of youth. Provide technical advice in subject matter area. Monitor programs and projects, and maintain/update data, records and other pertinent information. Conducts studies and surveys, design and develop mini-workshops, training modules and guides to enhance the Oasis Program.

Qualifications and Education:

Degree: that included or was supplemented by at least 24 semester hours appropriate to the position to be filled in one or a combination of the areas described below. At least one course must have been from (1) or (2) below. For guidance counselor positions, a college or university-sponsored practicum in counseling is also required.

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the individual with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. To be creditable, the incumbent must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

Extensive knowledge of youth educational development; Mastery knowledge of advanced analytical and evaluative methods is preferred.

Licensures. Certifications and other requirements

None.

Working Conditions / Environment

The incumbent works primarily in an office and outdoor setting and work is typically sedentary; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of heavy items such as wood, building materials and equipment; or driving an automobile.

Other Significant Facts:

Tour of Duty: 8:30 am to 5:00pm; Monday – Friday

Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-1740-13

Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not a part of a Collective Bargaining Unit.

Position Designation: The incumbent in this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC Personnel regulations, Suitability. This position has been designated as a protection-sensitive position.

EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.