COMPANY OVERVIEW
Are you ready to start a career with an organization dedicated to lifting lives out of poverty throughout the State of Florida? At United Against Poverty, we care deeply about the communities we serve and believe that poverty is not permanent; and that people are not defined by their current circumstances. Our member grocery and other supportive programs ensure our community members have access to the resources, crisis care, case management, food and household subsidies and transformative education necessary to stabilize their current situations and permanently improve their lives for the future.
POSITION SUMMARY
STEP Facilitator’s at United Against Poverty are critical to the long-term success of our member participants and we could not positively impact so many lives without them! As a member of the Program team, the STEP Facilitator will implement the classroom portion of the STEP program, direct outreach to ensure classes are full and prepare participants for employment success and support their success post-employment. The STEP Facilitator is part of a team that provides classroom training, and personalized job retention support to assist motivated participants to move from poverty to economic self-sufficiency. Our goal is to motivate and empower them through support to reach their goals.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Facilitating all workforce training programs including, but not limited to, the Success Training Employment Program (STEP), as well as workshops pertaining to the program.
- Completing all intake processes, pre- and post-testing and evaluations necessary.
- Working alongside other staff in outreach efforts, such as attending community events to distribute information regarding United Against Poverty programs.
- Providing individualized assistance and skills training, on a case-by-case basis as needed with referrals to other programs as necessary.
- Managing internal referral process from Intake department, scheduling and leading all orientations for STEP classes.
- Using HMIS for client tracking; ensuring timely input of all case management notes and evaluations necessary to track client progress per program requirements.
- Generating all applicable reports as required to track program progress.
- Assisting with all other ad-hoc department projects as needed.
ESSENTIALS THAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL
- Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with technology and using computer systems.
- Ability to develop rapport with individuals dealing with many types of life situations.
- Self-motivated with initiative and the ability to work individually or as a team member.
- Ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
- Positive attitude even in the face of adversity.
- Effective decision making and problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Service, Education, Business, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a similar program and/or non-profit role. Workforce development experience is also preferred.
PHYSICAL WORK REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to sit for long periods of time and move frequently throughout the day. Will be exposed to members of the general public on a regular basis. Frequent travel may be required.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT: THE ABOVE JOB DESCRIPTION IS MEANT TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED AND IS NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION. ALL JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. EMPLOYEES WILL BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ALL JOB-RELATED DIRECTIVES REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THEY ARE SPECIFICALLY OUTLINED IN THIS JOB DESCRIPTION PROVIDED THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: United Against Poverty provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Orlando, FL 32806 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Orlando, FL 32806: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
