Description
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. Join our Team as a Success Mentor in Ocala, Florida!
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
Hourly Rate: $17.00-$17.50
Duties & Responsibilities
- The success mentor will build a working relationship with not only the team, other staff and community partners they will also build a working relationship with participants and foster the development of positive life skills while providing an environment conducive to the learning experience and support for students participating in work preparation courses, secondary education opportunities such as GED and/or HiSET programs & courses motivating students to actively participate in all aspects of the change process and guiding them into today's workforce, post secondary education and/or military
- The success mentor supervises participants and assesses participants' skill levels to help them reach their full potential and achieve educational goals by utilizing Eckerd methodologies.
- Assist in administering orientation sessions and providing participants with the necessary program information.
- Assist, advise and counsel a diverse student population with regard for program policies and standards while demonstrating sensitivity to student needs and circumstances monitoring progress and performing routine follow-up.
- Adhere to the prescribed, authorized Individual Employment Plan, training plans, individual service strategey or student success plan. Works in conjunction with the team to create effective training goals, lesson plans, and fidelity tools to ensure effective implementation of Eckerd curriculums
- Success mentor will learn, conduct and document case management as well as review, analyze and report participant records including assessments, assignments, tests, reports, performing data entry and other program related information as required.
- Work with staff to create a mentoring referral database for Eckerd participants and works with community partners to build a mentoring program and create linkages between participant need and mentor assigned/referred.
- The success mentor will be working both outside in various weather conditions on a construction site, and in a classroom setting, with a group of young adults and/or on a one-to-one basis through the assigned project. Must be comfortable working outdoors standing and monitoring client participation while adhering to all site safety standards.
- The position is supporting the construction supervisor by assisting with paperwork, case management, attendance, behavior and other educational needs on site reporting daily feedback to appropriate program staff.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required.
- 2+ years working as a teacher, mentor, or training in mentorship or experience working with the targeted population preferred.
- Must have an appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About Our Workforce Programs:
Eckerd Connects provides Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) services through contracts with the U.S. Department of Labor and local workforce boards, partnerships, and strategies to provide and create a career pathway for youth, adults, and dislocated workers. Training services include occupational skills training, customized training, on-the-job training, incumbent worker training, and transitional employment opportunities. We provide youth with development, academic instruction, career & technical education, and access to the 14 WIOA Youth Elements. We establish and develop relationships and networks with large and small employers and their intermediaries as well as develop, convene, or implement industry or sector partnerships.
Our Program Location:
Eckerd Connects | Workforce Development
2703 NE 14th St.
Ocala, FL 34470
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In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Relay Services Dial 711. Submit Request: https://eckerd.org/about-us/contact-us/
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Eckerd Youth Alternatives, Inc. ("Eckerd Connects") is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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