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Career and College Clubs Facilitator

Childrens Home Society of Florida, West Palm Beach, FL, United States


Job Category:

Community Solutions/Schools

The

Career and College Club Facilitator

is accountable for assisting with promoting, implementing, and facilitating the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP) Career and College curriculum, including community outreach and program development. Overall, the

Career and College Club Facilitator

contributes to CHS’s strategic objective of reimagining what HOME means by creating spaces where every child and family is supported and has access to the opportunities they need to pursue their dreams.

Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's

history !

Growth and professional development opportunities

Responsibilities
1. Coordinate club meetings, support career and education planning, ensure program compliance, and engage with families and community partners.

Facilitate weekly group meetings according to the NCCEP Career and College Curriculum.

Implementand Facilitate the NCCEP Career and College clubs using the evidence-based NCCEP Career and College curriculum.

Provide supportive services through weekly group meetings.

Coordinate implementation of Career and College Clubs components (Financial, Career, & Community Engagement Services, and host Family nights) and adherence to the Palm Beach County Youth Services contract.

Assist clients with establishing career goals, describing educational and training opportunities, and creating appropriate plans.

May transport or arrange transportation for clients.

Assist in promoting the program to community stakeholders (i.e. School district, parents, CHS Partners, businesses).

Attend and participate in staff meetings, program-related trainings, community meetings, and activities.

2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment.

Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends.

Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process.

Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations.

Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary.

Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time.

Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties.

Job Qualifications
Education, Licenses & Certifications

High school diploma or GED, required.

Bachelor’s in Social work, Human Services or related field from an accredited university, strongly preferred.

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle, required.

Experience

Two years of experience working with children and families, required.

Knowledge/Awareness of

Community resources and networks to enhance client experiences and results.

Community Solutions - Mentoring general principles, practices and performance standards.

General confidentiality requirements and ethical standards in handling sensitive client-related and other data and information.

Skills and Proficiency in

Caring

– Demonstrate active empathy, kindness and compassion in every interaction, while setting healthy limits and boundaries with clients.

Client-Focused

– Provide high levels of customer service, exercising discretion/diplomacy while acting to protect clients when necessary.

Curious

– Exhibit willingness to explore/reframe problems as opportunities, using good judgement to solve practical problems.

Committed

– Manage multiple priorities while taking initiative to achieve to desired results and outcomes.

Accountable

– Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining high attention to detail and accuracy.

Proficient

– Undertake job duties with minimal supervision, using general office tools, including MS Office Suite and Teams.

Resourceful

– Accomplish tasks with available resources, stewarding CHS resources appropriately.

Team Player

– Collaborate and work well with colleagues, contributing to positive morale and spirit within the team.

Coalition Builder

– Establish internal and external connections to collaborate on shared goals.

Inclusive

– Interact effectively with others, being sensitive to differences in attitudes, styles, cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Excellence-Driven

– Is present and prepared, delivering high quality work.

Leader

– Exhibit a professional presence, demonstrating strong interpersonal and communication skills with unwavering

Respect ,

Integrity

and

Dedication

to the CHS mission.

All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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