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Higher Education Program Assistant - PRN (PT)

United Methodist Children's Home

Florence, AL | Part Time

$39k-53k (estimate)

7 Months Ago

Higher Education Program Scholarship Resident Advisor (PT)

United Methodist Children's Home

Florence, AL | Part Time

$64k-92k (estimate)

5 Months Ago

Higher Education Program Assistant - PRN (PT)

$39k-53k (estimate)

Part Time | Skilled Nursing Services & Residential Care 7 Months Ago

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United Methodist Children's Home is Hiring a Higher Education Program Assistant - PRN (PT) Near Florence, AL

Higher Education Program Resident Assistant – Part Time/PRN

FSLA- Non-Exempt

Reports to Program Manager

Florence, AL

Position Summary:

The Higher Education Program Assistant works closely with the Higher Education Program Manager and other program staff to provide a supportive living environment that is conducive to the academic and personal growth of college students.

The Higher Education Program Assistant (Part-time/PRN) may be required to spend the night in the Higher Education Home with students to provide supervision and assistance as needed to fill in for the live-in Scholarship Program Assistant.

Responsibilities:

Works collaboratively with the Higher Education Program Manager to ensure a living environment that endorses respect and concern for others and is conducive to studying and academic achievement.
Works collaboratively with the Higher Education Program Manager to facilitate group home meetings, inspections, coordinate transportation needs, and facilitate a comfortable environment for study and general living.
Provides nutritionally balanced dinner meals are prepared throughout the week, and that nutnally balanced lunch meals are prepared during the weekends. Ensures that healthy food items are available.
Follows relevant safety practices and procedures (universal precautions).
Communicates regularly with students in a culturally sensitive manner to become acquainted with them, their perkgrounds, special interests, needs, and academic goals.
Provides appropriate and consistent supervision of students, and when needed, demonstrates an ability to administer consequences to students that are appropriate and consistent.
As needed mediates student disputes and disagreements with guidance from the Higher Education Program ManManager required.
Provides praise and positive feedback, when appropriate, to help build the self-confidence and esteem of students.
Handles stressful and emergencies a calm, professional manner.
Maintains training requirements related to the job, including non-medical human subjects training to assist with Scholar Surveys.
Adheres to all UMCH policies and procedures.
Maintains strict confidentiality and abides by all HIPAA regulations.
Works additional hours as needed.
Functions in accordance with the appropriate Job Guide and other assigned duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:

High School Diploma required.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Previous experience as a resident assistant and/or experience in foster or alternative care settings preferred.
Previous paid experience cooking/preparing meals desired.
Must be 21 years of age.
Proficiency in computer use and understanding of basic word processing and spreadsheet software required.
Using the English language must have verbal and written communication skills, and interpersonal skills that allow for professional interaction with staff, stakeholders and the general public.
Must have a valid driver license.
Must have proof of automobile liability insurance and driving record that will allow coverage on the Agency’s insurance policy.
Must receive a satisfactory background check that includes a check of employment and personal references, criminal history, driving background, Child Abuse & Neglect Registry, and pass a pre-employment physical examination including a TB skin test and drug screen.

Physical Requirements:

Vision: Must be able to drive, read reports, observe conditions related to work, view computer screen, etc.
Cognitive: Must be able to think independently, logically, and problem solve.
Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, employees, families and the general public.
Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines, mobility to drive, get in and out of private homes as well as work area, some standing for prolonged periods for presentation. Normal coordination including eye-hand and hand-foot.
Climbing/Stooping, Kneeling: Must be able to stoop and kneel as needed to file, retrieve documents, assist families and perform CPR and First Aid, etc.
Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift and carry up case files, lap top computer which may weigh up to 20 pounds.
Manual Dexterity: Must be able to write, type, use telephone system, file, drive, etc.

Please visit www.https://embracealkids.org/careers/ to apply.