Job Description

Job Description Summary

Housed in the Adult Education Department at Santa Fe College’s NW campus, Project SAINT stands for Student Access and Inclusion Together and is an official Florida Post-Secondary Comprehensive Transition Program (FPCTP), recognized by the Florida Center for Students with Unique Abilities

The Adult Education Career Specialist is a part-time, grant-funded position devoted to fostering and supporting volunteer and paid job opportunities for SAINT students, as well as assisting in the development of vocational skills for students with mild intellectual disabilities/unique abilities. These opportunities will provide the skills and experience necessary for career development. This position will have a 20-hour a week commitment.

 

Job Description

Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Meets individually with job seeking SAINT students and devises a job seeking plan and virtual portfolio for each student.

• Assists SAINT students in developing their portfolios to include resumes, awards, certifications, and applications.

• Maintains and develops professional relationships with internal and external constituents for internships, volunteer and paid job opportunities.

• Establishes and maintains internships, volunteer and paid job opportunities through initial job coaching and ongoing communication with employers.

• Documents all program activities to include student placement in internships, volunteering opportunities, and jobs and documenting job skills; analyzes the data to prepare reports and present findings to the Coordinator.

• Develops and facilitates monthly student workshops on resume writing, interview skills, job placements, and other related opportunities.

• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.

• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Reports to: Coordinator, Project SAINT

QUALIFICATIONS

Required: An associate's degree in areas of education, rehabilitation, special education, counseling or a related field with two (2) years of experience working with populations similar to Project SAINT's.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

Preferred: A bachelor's or master's degree in areas of education, rehabilitation, special education, counseling or a related field with work experience in career and job placement services.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.

• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.

• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.

• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

Application Process:  All applicants must submit a completed online SF application, a letter of intent, an up-to-date resume/curriculum vitae, and unofficial academic transcripts (if applicable) to be considered for this position. Unofficial transcripts are only accepted for review purposes, official transcripts are required prior to any offer of employment being made.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to: equity.officer@sfcollege.edu

Santa Fe College reserves the right to extend deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans.

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