Description
Working with us takes a certain kind of person; we want someone who identifies with our values and is willing to challenge themselves both personally and professionally. We seek employees who are passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others.
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits (FT)
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off the first year
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
** Temporary Summer Position with anticipated start date in June 2024
Duties & Responsibilities
- Facilitate summer day camp curriculum and related activities with youth, including, but not limited to social skills education, new games, arts and crafts, and life skills.
- Develop and deliver enhancement activities, as appropriate, to meet needs of youth and group.
- Assist Eckerd in maintaining culturally sensitive service delivery practices.
- Participate in in-service and other training as required.
- Adhere to Eckerd philosophy in caring for youth and ensure safe practices.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Course work in recreation and/or counseling a plus.
- One year working with youth in related activities. Experience in any direct human service helping role useful. Experience working with families in supportive and developmental capacity a plus.
- Organizational, communication (verbal, written, listening), teaching, motivation and creativity, child development, counseling, activity planning implementation and evaluation.
- Ability to actively participate with youth in recreational activities.
- Required to pass a drug screen in compliance with our Substance Abuse and Drug-Free Workplace policy.
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About our Program:
Eckerd Connects' School based prevention services in Citrus County provide prevention education to students through a Universal Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) model called Hi-Five. Hi-Five is a multicomponent program that combines school-based prevention and intervention practices specifically designed to promote young people's SEL. Lessons are taught using a sequences step-by-step learning approach, using active forms of learning, focusing on sufficient time on skill development and have explicit learning goals. Hi-Five Clubs provides students with opportunities to contribute to their school and community and experience the satisfaction, sense of belonging and enhanced motivation that comes from such involvement.
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Please follow the link for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/family-children-services/prevention-services/hi-five-school-based-program/
Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.
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Eckerd Connects is a drug-free workplace and utilizes E-verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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