LEARNING CENTER SPECIALIST

Description

COMPANY DESCRIPTION : Union Rescue Mission (URM) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization located in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area. We are dedicated to serving men, women, and children experiencing homelessness and providing comprehensive emergency and long-term services to help them escape the dangerous streets of Skid Row. Established in 1891, URM is now one of the largest rescue missions of its kind in the United States and the oldest in Los Angeles. Join us at Union Rescue Mission as we bring hope and share the compassion of Christ to those devastated by homelessness.

POSITION SUMMARY : The Learning Center Specialist is responsible for overseeing the operations and use of Learning Center facilities to support the educational and transformational goals of Union Rescue Mission (URM) guests and program participants. This role ensures the effective planning, coordination, and delivery of programs in collaboration with Life Transformation and Emergency Services teams. The coordinator serves as a key client-provider facing liaison, helping align educational services with the overall mission and outcomes of URM.

CORE WORK PRINCIPLE : Colossians 3 : 23 is the foundation of URM's standard for employment, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as though you were working for the Lord and not for people". The goal for each employee is to enrich and sustain a humble heart attitude; to enrich and sustain a mindset of serving others, treating them with kindness and truth; and to enrich and sustain a zealous desire for achieving work objectives without any ulterior motives or agendas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Oversee and evaluate daily operations during Learning Center hours, including classes and special events.
• Provide support and guidance to individuals with varying levels of computer, reading, and general learning literacy.
• Maintain respectful and effective communication with both internal teams and external partners and fostering strong interdepartmental collaboration to maximize the impact of each Learning Center.
• Cultivate relationships with local service providers to expand educational and employment opportunities for URM guests.
• Specialize in educational program tracts and site relationships, frequenting school and trade programs in support of effective after program care and support.
• Participate in relevant meetings and prepare and present case notes, student progress reports, and attendance updates.
• Lead and align program objectives to general educational sessions, external partnerships, and volunteer tutors.
• Motivate guest enrollment and consistent attendance with partnering entities including but not limited to, adult schools, job training programs, trade programs, and other educational services.
• Assist in the planning, organization, and delivery of curriculum, assessments, standardized tests, and surveys.
• Facilitate learning sessions or classes, as needed.
• Conducts other tasks and projects assigned by the Learning Center Director.
• Commitment to URM mission, vision, and core values.
• Encourage guests in their faith and growth in Jesus Christ.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

Requirements

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND LICENSURES :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :

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