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Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time - Contract
Job Number: 24-042
Department: Families, Parks and Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 01/06/2024
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
This is a full-time CONTRACT position with the same benefits as Regular full-time. Most contracts are renewable for terms of one year.
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs responsible paraprofessional work promoting the social, personal, and academic success of students. An employee in this classification is responsible to assist students and families identified by the school administration to recommend and coordinate appropriate intervention, and aid focused on developing positive relationships in conjunction with the community, school, and in-home-based support. Monitors and ensure the quality of services for youth and families align with the needs expressed by families and observed by team members. Must exercise discretion. Monitors and document caseload progress. Work is performed under established guidelines and the direction of the program manager. Performance is reviewed through reports, meetings, and outcomes achieved.
This position requires case management background, knowledge, and experience. Direct community and parental engagement in the best interest of the student is required, based on the nature of responsibilities associated with the position. Lead Student Advocates serve as a liaison as they coordinate and follow-up on services with providers and focus on arranging interventions for the students and their families.
The Employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human development, education, or closely related field and one (1) year experience promoting the social, academic, or personal success of children and young adults between the ages of birth through twenty-six required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Previous experience in the human services field is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
Valid Florida Driver's license is required.
Must pass criminal background check and polygraph.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
01
A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
02
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
03
Do you have a bachelor degree or higher in social work, psychology, or education?
04
How much work experience do you have teaching, tutoring, counseling, and mentoring post secondary students and students grades K-12?
You must provide details in your online application or resume.
05
How would you rate your skill and experience with the current release of Microsoft Word?
06
How would you rate your skill and experience with the current release of Microsoft Excel?
07
How would you rate your skill and experience with the current release of Microsoft PowerPoint?
08
Do you possess a current state teacher certification from Florida or another state?
09
Are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
Required Question
Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time - Contract
Job Number: 24-042
Department: Families, Parks and Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 01/06/2024
Closing Date: 1/19/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
This is a full-time CONTRACT position with the same benefits as Regular full-time. Most contracts are renewable for terms of one year.
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando's history we've been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we're also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We're transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn't happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we've transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city's potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
NATURE OF WORK:
Performs responsible paraprofessional work promoting the social, personal, and academic success of students. An employee in this classification is responsible to assist students and families identified by the school administration to recommend and coordinate appropriate intervention, and aid focused on developing positive relationships in conjunction with the community, school, and in-home-based support. Monitors and ensure the quality of services for youth and families align with the needs expressed by families and observed by team members. Must exercise discretion. Monitors and document caseload progress. Work is performed under established guidelines and the direction of the program manager. Performance is reviewed through reports, meetings, and outcomes achieved.
This position requires case management background, knowledge, and experience. Direct community and parental engagement in the best interest of the student is required, based on the nature of responsibilities associated with the position. Lead Student Advocates serve as a liaison as they coordinate and follow-up on services with providers and focus on arranging interventions for the students and their families.
The Employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human development, education, or closely related field and one (1) year experience promoting the social, academic, or personal success of children and young adults between the ages of birth through twenty-six required; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Previous experience in the human services field is preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
Valid Florida Driver's license is required.
Must pass criminal background check and polygraph.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.
IMPORTANT: To be eligible to proceed forward in the application process, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the position description. Please ensure your application provides details of all relevant experience related to the position. If you have questions or need clarification concerning the position or application process, please contact Human Resources at or 407.246.2062.
Supplemental Information
City of Orlando Benefits
If this posting indicates a degree is required, the following experience will apply in lieu of any degree as follows:
- Two (2) years of direct experience for an associate degree;
- Four (4) years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
- Six (6) years of direct experience for a master's degree; or
- Nine (9) years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
01
A valid driver license from any state is required for this position. If you possess a Florida DL, enter the DL number (no dashes or spaces) and expiration date in the space provided. Please follow the format shown: Example: X123123121230 Exp 01/01/2022 If you possess a valid driver license from another state or country, enter OTHER STATE. If you do not possess a valid driver license at this time, enter NONE.
02
What is the highest level of education you have attained?
- Less than high school
- High school graduate or equivalent (GED)
- Technical school completed
- Some college (less than 60 semester credits)
- Associate degree or equivalent (60 or more semester credits)
- Bachelor degree (120 or more semester credits)
- Master degree
- Doctorate degree
03
Do you have a bachelor degree or higher in social work, psychology, or education?
- Yes
- No
04
How much work experience do you have teaching, tutoring, counseling, and mentoring post secondary students and students grades K-12?
You must provide details in your online application or resume.
- None
- Some but less than six months
- Between six months and two years
- Between two and four years
- Between four and six years
- More than six years
05
How would you rate your skill and experience with the current release of Microsoft Word?
- I am a BEGINNING user of Microsoft Word.
- I am an INTERMEDIATE user of Microsoft Word.
- I am an ADVANCED or EXPERT user of Microsoft Word.
- I have no skill or experience with Microsoft Word.
06
How would you rate your skill and experience with the current release of Microsoft Excel?
- I am a BEGINNING user of Microsoft Excel.
- I am an INTERMEDIATE user of Microsoft Excel.
- I am an ADVANCED or EXPERT user of Microsoft Excel.
- I have no skill or experience with Microsoft Excel.
07
How would you rate your skill and experience with the current release of Microsoft PowerPoint?
- I am a BEGINNING user of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- I am an INTERMEDIATE user of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- I am an ADVANCED or EXPERT user of Microsoft PowerPoint.
- I have no skill or experience with Microsoft PowerPoint.
08
Do you possess a current state teacher certification from Florida or another state?
- Yes
- No
09
Are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
- Yes
- No
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