Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition
The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition, an agency that strives to create permanency in every foster child’s life by recruiting and supporting foster and adoptive families, is searching for a person whose passion is advocating for children’s educational needs. Our Educational Advocates provide educational support and advocacy to foster and adoptive children and families, while aligning child-welfare professionals and school staff to the unique needs of each child.
The Coalition hires individuals:
- Passionate about serving foster/adopted youth and families
- Confident enough to work independently, while knowing when to reach out for help
- With the highest level of integrity when working both in the office and in the field
Candidates must:
- Hold a Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
- Maintain a flexible work schedule to meet the needs of youth and families—early morning and late afternoon school meetings are customary
- Demonstrate a strong knowledge of educational law and policy and how to use it to advocate for individual students
- Have at least 5 years experience navigating the education system—Special Education involvement is ideal
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to support movement toward educational goal achievement
- Exhibit an excellent knowledge of community services that support foster/adopt families
Send your resume and cover letter to Claire Sabourin at clairesabourin@foster-adopt.org. Applications without a well-written, thoughtful cover letter stating your passion and qualification for serving our population will not be considered.
The Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
