What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education and Employment Specialist - North FL position at FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES OF NORTH FLO?
Job Details
Job Location
Family Support Services Riverplace - Jacksonville, FL
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Job Category
Nonprofit - Social Services
Description
Education and Employment Specialist
Join our team at FSS and enjoy comprehensive benefits including but not limited to :
- Tuition Reimbursement : Earn up to $5,250 per qualifying year to invest in your education.
- Health Insurance : Choose from four comprehensive Florida Blue health insurance plans to keep you and your family covered.
- Dental Plan : Enjoy an employer-paid dental plan for our valued employees.
- Life Insurance : Your peace of mind matters to us. We provide employer-paid life insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : a free, confidential resource, available to assist employees and their families in dealing with life's challenges, and the demands of work / life balance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) : Relax and recharge with our generous PTO plan.
- Paid Holidays : Enjoy the 12 holidays (to include 1 floating holiday) and unwind with family and friends to celebrate and rejuvenate!
- Well-Being Program : Stay healthy and engaged with our highly interactive well-being program. Employees can earn three additional PTO days per plan year by simply participating.
- 401k Plan : Secure your financial future with our 401k plan with employer contribution of 3%.
- Additional Benefits : Explore our range of benefits, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Vision Plan, Short & Long-Term Disability coverage, Employee Discounts, and more.
The mission of Family Support Services is to be the leader in providing safety, stability, and quality of life for all children by working with the community to strengthen the family unit.
Job Summary
This position will be responsible for oversight of EFC, PESS, and AFC clients to assist the young adults in navigating the educational systems and employment opportunities. The Specialist will ensure that participants are scheduled for educational testing as needed, facilitate enrollment for GED testing as needed, facilitate the enrollment in appropriate academic or vocational programs, assist participants in accessing scholarship funding, tutoring, FASFA, enrollment and any other services necessary for the likelihood of their success. This position will also assist young adults by providing support, motivation and assistance in removing barriers to success in their program of study or employment. Additionally, the Specialist will oversee the funding from the grant that provides for critical needs of young adults enrolled in PESS or pending status for PESS in the event of an emergency presenting a barrier to continuing education, i.e., purchase of textbooks / educational supplies, emergency car repairs, mentoring / tutoring services, child care, etc. and will also play a critical role in identifying and supporting housing needs to ensure success, stability and a smooth transition to self-sufficiency. The Specialist will also be responsible for building partnerships with local employers to assist with employment opportunities for our young adults. The Specialist with work closely with our young adults to help remove any barriers and assist with stabilizing their employment and assisting the young adult with maintaining a steady income.
Essential Job Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Schedule & Hours
Flexible Schedule Monday-Friday typically 8 : 30am-5pm.
Salary : $5,250
