Salary : $54,288.00 – $69,222.40 Annually
Location : Orlando, FL
Job Type: Full Time – Contract
Job Number: 23-240
Department: Families, Parks and Recreation
Division: Recreation
Opening Date: 07/15/2023
Closing Date: 7/28/2023 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 professional and supervisory work overseeing Lead Student Advocates to ensure a positive impact, on the social, economic, and academic performance of children, youth, and young adults involved in Kidz Zone programs. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for planning and coordinating the work of staff and providing ongoing support, supervision, and training to meet long-term department goals and objectives. Monitors the timely documentation and caseload progress of Lead Student Advocates including collection and submission of all reports and documentation for compliance with grant and stated indicators. Assists in the development of programs and budget accountability, for appropriate use of funds. Works with school administrators, staff, and legal guardians to monitor lead student advocate interaction with students and families regarding attendance, behavior, grades, and community/family needs to provide quality programming services. Must exercise discretion. Work is performed under the direction of the Manager and performance is reviewed through reports submitted, meetings, and results achieved.
Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, Psychology, Social Work, Education, or other related field and three (3) years of experience promoting the academic, social, or personal success of children, youth, and young adults required including one (1) year in a responsible supervisor role required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience in the fields of child abuse, juvenile law, or volunteer program management preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. A valid Florida Driver’s license is required. Must pass a 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
Of your work experience summarized in the question above, how much was in a supervisor role?You must provide details in your online application or resume.
- I had no such experience as summarized in the question above.
- None
- Less than one year
- Between one and three years
- Between three and six years
- Six years or more
06
How much experience do you in the fields of child abuse, juvenile law, or volunteer program management?You must provide details in your online application or resume.
- None
- Some but less than six months
- Between six months and one year
- Between one and two years
07
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.
08
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.
09
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.
10
Are you willing to submit to a polygraph examination?
- Yes
- No
Required Question