GED Program Coordinator

Description

WHITEMOUNTAINAPACHEBEHAVIORALHEALTHSERVICES,INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: G.E.D PROGRAM COORDINATOR

CLASSIFICATIONCODE:EXEMPTFULLTIME

DEPARTMENT: LIVING WITH PURPOSE

REPORTSTO:LIVINGWITHPURPOSEPROGRAMMANAGER

STATEMENT OF JOB: The General Educational Development (G.E.D) program coordinator is an adult instructional teaching position part of the ABHS Living With Purpose (LWP) Program. The G.E.D program coordinatoristaskedwithinstructing,tutoring,andmanagingABHSclientsenrolledintheG.E.D programtocompletetheirGeneralEducationDiploma.Thepositionisresponsibleforfacilitating the successful placement of each enrollee in an individual course of study that will result in their successfulcompletion of thefour G.E.D tests.This position is primarily responsiblefor tutoring andteachingmaterialthateachindividualenrolleeneedsassistancewith tocompletetheircourse of study.After completing the training material, the G.E.D. program coordinator will assist with arranging the G.E.D tests and obtaining a G.E.D. diploma.

DUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

• ManagesagroupofABHS adultclientsenrolledintheG.E.D.program.
• FacilitatesthearrangementofG.E.D.placementtestsincludingtransportationforenrolleesin the program.
• Facilitatestheplacementofenrolleesinanindividualinstructionalprogrambasedon their placement test results.This includes procuring access to instructional materials and computers.
• Communicateswitheachenrolledstudentdailytoprovidetutoringandinstructionalhelpas well as monitor their progress in completing the instructional program.
• Communicateswithdirectsupervisorontheprogressofeachenrolleeintheprogram.
• Evaluatesenrolleesthathavecompletedtheirinstructionalprogramtodeterminetheir readiness to take any one of the four G.E.D. exams.
• FacilitatesthearrangementsforenrolleestotaketheG.E.Dtests,includingarrangingfor transportation.
• Abide by all applicable policies, procedures, and program standards of ABHS, White MountainApacheTribe,IndianHealthServices,ArizonaHealthCareCostContainment System (AHCCCS) and other pertinent regulatory authorities.
• ParticipationinallrequiredABHStraining(notincludingclinicaloversight).
• MaintainethicalpoliciesandguidelinesasoutlinedinacceptedStateethicslaws,rules, policies and principles and as outlined in discipline-specific code of ethics.
• Provide a positive role model to clients and staff through leadership, self-discipline, and genuinecareforABHSclients.Allclientsandstaff membersmustbetreatedwithdignity and respect.
• Performsotherdutiesasassignedby supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possessionofabachelor'sdegreeinan educationrelatedfield;experienceworkingwith Native Americans preferred.
• AvalidArizonaTeachingCertificate(adulteducation)withthreeyearsteachingexperience preferred.A valid AZ substitute Teaching Certificate is a minimal requirement.
• Excellentwrittenandoralcommunicationskills;ability tospeaktheApachelanguage preferred.
• Demonstratestrongcriticalthinking,problem-solvingandorganizationalandtime management skills.
• Stronginterpersonalskillswith anability toworkeffectivelywith awiderangeof adultsand supervisors.Basic knowledge in motivating and encouraging adult learners.
• ValidArizonaDriver’sLicense andreliabletransportation.
• MSOfficeproficiencyandability tocorrectlyoperatecopymachineandproficientinonline learning environments.
• Abilitytopassallpre-employmenttesting, including,butnotlimitedto,fingerprint clearance, drug testing and background check.

**NOTE:PreferenceinfillingvacanciesisgiventoqualifiedIndiancandidatesinaccordancewiththeIndian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The physical characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Constant: standing. Frequent: repetitive use of hand, walking, standing, bending neck and waist, squatting,climbing,kneeling,twistingneckandwaist,simplegraspingofleftandrighthand,power grasping right and left hand, fine manipulation right and left hand, pushing and pulling right and lefthand,reachingaboveshoulderlevel,reachingbelowshoulderlevel,liftingobjectsweighingup to 75 pounds from below the waist to a height of 3 feet.