Career and College Clubs Facilitator

Children's Home Society of Florida

Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.

CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we're changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families' lives for generations to come.

Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!

The Career and College Club Facilitator is accountable for assistance 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.

WHY JOIN CHS?

* Uplifting mission-driven work culture

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

* Growth and professional development opportunities

* Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays

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.

* Implement and 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.

Competencies

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…