Hybrid Education Coordinator, Springfield, MA na Key Program

Job Description

The Key Program is seeking a Full-Time Education Coordinator for our Lead Agency contract with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families in Springfield, MA. Join a multi-disciplinary team of talented professionals who support and make a positive difference with children, youth and families, while working for an organization that invests in employee well-being and work/life culture.  

Total Compensation:

Salary: Generous starting salary: $59,360 - $61,360.                  

Additional compensation is provided for: Candidates with bilingual skills are eligible for a $2,080 increase after three months of employment. Opportunities exist for future annual merit-based salary increases.

Insurance: Generous company contribution of over 90% of medical and over 70% for dental premiums.  Medical (comprehensive preventative, diagnostic, and prescription, plus wellness and vision reimbursement).  BC/BS provider network with low deductibles and co-payments.  Dental (preventative and restorative services).  Life (group term life equal to one’s annual salary).

Professional Development: Up to $4,000 per year for tuition assistance, professional certification or courses taken for CEUs.  Reimbursement of expenses related to professional licensure (application, testing, renewal fees) and attendance at seminars or conferences.  

Self-Care: Paid time-off benefits include 3 weeks of vacation, 2 weeks sick time, 3 days personal, and 3 days bereavement plus 12 paid holidays.  Employee recognition awards and celebrations.  Free, confidential employee assistance program for employees and adult household members for support with mental and physical health, financial, family, legal, parenting and other concerns.

Other: Reimbursement equivalent to IRS rate of $0.70/mile for work-related travel.  Up to $50 reimbursement for AAA Roadside Assistance membership.403(b) Retirement savings account (tax-deferred).  Tax-advantaged Dependent Care savings account.  Generous employee referral bonus program.

Qualifications:   Master’s degree or enrollment in a master’s program in education, human services, social work or clinical field, required; three years’ experience in education or administration; knowledge of Federal and Massachusetts Education laws and regulations; bi-lingual/bi-cultural, preferred; and a driver’s license and insured vehicle for employment. 

 Responsibilities:

- Assist in accessing educational services and participates in educational planning for children involved with DCF.

- Collaborates with Local Education Associations, parents, Educational Surrogates, DCF staff and statewide human service provider networks.

The Key Program is a private, non-profit human services agency whose mission is to assist children/adolescents and their families to develop positive life skills so they may pursue productive and rewarding lives.  Key works in conjunction with the MA DCF, RI DCYF and NH DCYF and is an agency provider of community-based services, residential treatment programming, and outpatient mental/behavioral health services.   

Key is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and committed to hiring employees that reflect the diverse communities that we serve.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race or color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, country of ancestral origin, or veteran status.