PKZ Lead Student Advocate – Mercy Drive Kids Zone

Salary : $48,318.40 – $61,609.60 Annually

Location : Orlando, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 23-356

Department: Families, Parks and Recreation

Division: Director of Families, Parks and Recreation

Opening Date: 09/04/2023

Closing Date: 9/15/2023 5:00 PM Eastern

Description

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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 by promoting the academic, social, and personal success for students; collaborates with Student Advocates and school level designee in devising the tutoring and advising schedule; assists PKZ Student Advocates with the collection of student data; maintains positive working relationships between program and school; provides Student Advocates with an introduction and overview of how PKZ functions within the school campus, culture and with key personnel; supervises one-on-one tutoring/advising meetings and small group topic calendar; plans field trips for Student Advocates and assigned students; perform other duties as assigned. Employee maybe 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 students 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.
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

Required Question

Job Category
Sports, Fitness and Recreation
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 48,318.40 - 61,609.60 per year
Country
United States
City
Orlando
Career Level
unspecified
Company
City of Orlando, FL
JOB SOURCE
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/orlando/jobs/4107057