Learning Center Coordinator - #1335935

Boise Rescue Mission Ministries is looking for men and women who love Jesus and want to help give homeless men and women a safe and stable place to get a new start in life.

The Learning Center Coordinator must hold to the doctrine and constitution/by-laws of the Mission. They must be regular attendees of a local church and be willing to sign and adhere to the Mission’s Statement of Faith.

Job Summary: The Rescue Mission currently has a full-time position available in our Women and Children’s facility in Nampa to coordinate learning center policies and procedures to best assist students (both guests & programmers) with their education and work. This may also include teaching classes and career guidance.

Details:

• Reports to – Learning Center Manager

• Facility – Lighthouse (304 16th Ave N, Nampa, ID)
• Hours – full time (40 hours per week) Monday – Friday / 8:00am – 4:30pm
• Needs to be flexible to these standard hours as some evening classes do occur.
• Benefits – medical, vision, and dental benefits, with retirement, Aflac, and other benefits available.
• Training – will take place in our Boise facility.

Skills and Abilities Needed:

• Maturity and Christian character are the most desirable qualities of a Learning Center Coordinator.
• Proficiency in interpersonal communications and the ability to get along with others are also necessary skills.
• The Learning Center Coordinator needs to be organized and detail-oriented and have a high energy level.
• Proficiency in basic math (8th grade level) and written English are required.
• Able to work with all ages and types of people from all walks of life.
• Ability to give clear and concise instructions that are easy to follow.
• Knowledge of basic computer operations is required. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook is required.
• Experience in career guidance is recommended.
• Teaching experience is not necessary, but also recommended.

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• A college degree is not required but highly recommended.
• Need to be familiar with math and grammar concepts through an 8th grade level. Will take proficiency tests.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Model Christian ethics, communicating high integrity and living according to the statement of faith as expressed in the Boise Rescue Mission Handbook.
• Attend monthly meetings with other Learning Center Coordinators and Learning Center Manager.
• Attain CPR Certification training that is required Mission wide.
• Attain certifications and training as opportunities become available.
• Attend All Staff Meetings and possible participation in Mission-wide events.

Oversee the Learning Center

• Maintain computers and printers (Learning Center Manager will call for IT help as needed).
• Help guests and programmers as needed.
• Assess and evaluate student performance, including new student assessments, periodic student review per policy, and career guidance.
• Keep education and work search resources up to date.
• Track/monitor guest & NLP usage (everyone needs to sign the Internet Usage Policy)
• Monitor student activities and report weekly progress to counselors/advisors/case managers.
• Maintain student records and collect stats.
• Motivate students to perform to the best of their abilities, encouraging and helping students to stay focused and motivated to learn.
• Evaluate current course material and recommend changes and updates as needed.
• Do individual and group tutoring as needed.
• Keep Learning Center clean and tidy.

Classes

• Assist Learning Center Manager to facilitate and schedule classes for both programmers and guests.
• Teach or help coordinate class volunteers and course material – this includes review and recommendation of changes and updates as needed.

Helping Guests Get Their GED / High School Diplomas

• Connect with CWI and Learning Lab as needed.
• Assist and coordinate courses for students working on their GED or High School Diploma.
• Set up tutoring as needed.
• Perform required reviews, assign lessons using Edmentum Education System.
• Set up GED account & coordinate test schedules.

Job/Career Training

• Connect with Create Common Good, Life’s Kitchen, Job Corp, Idaho Dept. of Labor, Voc. Rehab, etc.
• Connect with other job training resources / write referrals.

New Life Program / Cradle of Hope

• Do individual assessments of educational level.
• Facilitate testing to complete course work / GED.
• Do individual tutoring as appropriate / set up additional tutoring as needed.
• Help with Phase-work.
• Possibly teach classes/devotion.
• Help with employment opportunities, resumes, cover letters, etc.
• Attend any staff meeting as required.

Staff Training

• Assist Learning Center Manager in setting up classes for staff continuing education.
• Be willing to become a certified instructor for different training programs for the Mission.

We are a Christian non-profit organization dedicated to serving the homeless population in the Boise and Nampa area, and while doing so, try to bring them closer to God.

Come join us and see what a huge impact you can have!