Vocational Specialist

• Associate degree.
• Two (2) years of related experience.

• Facilitate all the intake processes for the Fresh Start classes.
• Deliver and support instruction for the Fresh Start classes.
• Attend community events to recruit participants for the Fresh Start classes.
• Perform duties related to determining student eligibility and maintaining files for individuals awarded childcare assistance through New Directions. Review student documentation for completeness and accuracy and ensure proper reporting of information.
• Maintain accurate records of all payment information and invoices received from childcare vendors.
• Access, input, and retrieve information from People Soft to support eligible students. Collaborate with college departments and provide appropriate referrals to assist students with retention.
• Serve as a representative of the Falcon HOPE Center at college events, presenting program information to faculty staff, to promote services supporting CTE students.
• Attend scheduled meetings with departmental staff.
• Perform other duties, Falcon Hope Center operations, and special projects as assigned and directed by the Director.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned and directed by the President or their designee.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Interpret information and make logical decisions.
• Operate a calculator, PC and keyboard; sit and view a computer screen for extended periods of time while performing detailed tasks.
• Knowledge Microsoft Office applications while maintaining a high level of concentration.

This position is eligible for Veterans Preference pursuant to Chapter 295 of Florida Statutes. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with the statute and requires the applicant to submit eligible documentation such as a DD-214 (or equivalent). If you are submitting a copy of a DD-214, please ensure the social security number and date of birth is redacted and/or removed.