The Orlando Union Rescue Mission is hiring for the following positions:

EARLY LEARNING CENTER ADVOCATE (FULL-TIME)

Division: Family Life Center

Department: Early Learning Center (ELC)

Reports To: ELC Child Advocacy Coordinator/FLC Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay Rate: $12 – $15

Summary:

The Early Learning Center (ELC) Child Advocates are responsible for effectively implementing tasks within the Early Learning Center. Team members are responsible for maintaining a Christ-centered and team-focused work environment. This position may require flexibility with regard to schedule changes in order to ensure that the ELC is functioning up to this area’s prescribed standards.

Duties – Child Advocates will:

Ensure they are attentive to a child’s physical and emotional needs (i.e. feeding, nose wiping, general hygiene, diaper/clothing changes, encouraging, smiling, play, calming, rocking, etc.) in a nurturing and safe environment.
Implement the ELC schedule and curriculum as outlined.
Demonstrate open communication and transparency between staff, child and parents.
Ensure a child’s negative behavioral issues are immediately addressed (as dictated by policy) with appropriate redirection, follow up documentation if needed forwards to appropriate parties.
Provide monthly written assessments of each child’s progress to the ELC Coordinator and parents and/or staff when necessary.
Ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of the facility is maintained in accordance with the standards of the Orlando Union Rescue Mission.
Apply biblical instruction and counseling whenever possible.
Love on every child under their supervision.
Other duties as directed.

Requirements:

Must possess at least a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) with at least two years practical experience in child care field.
Must have current childcare certification and First Aid/CPR certification or be willing upon hire, to attend classes and receive certification from the 4C, Dept. of Children & Family Services.
Must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
Must have the ability to write routine reports, lesson plans, documentation and correspondence
Must have the ability to demonstrate patience.
Must have the ability to demonstrate compassionate parental role-modeling.
Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents and volunteers.
Must demonstrate the ability to effectively problem solve.
Must demonstrate initiative.
Must have the ability to prioritize job tasks.
Must adhere to Orlando Union Rescue Mission Policy and Procedures and Doctrinal Statement and agree to abide by all information contained therein.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and see (close, distant and acute peripheral vision), taste, smell, talk, and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, climb, run, and balance in an indoor-outdoor, noisy environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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MATH TUTOR (PART-TIME)

To express interest in this position, contact tanika.brooks@ourm.org.

Division: Family Life Center

Reports To: Career Learning Center Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Part-Time (20 Hours/Week)

Number of Hires: 2

Hourly Pay Rate: $15 – $17

Math Tutor Duties and Responsibilities
Math tutors perform varied daily tasks based on how many students they tutor, the environment where they perform tutoring sessions, and the grade(comprehension) levels of their students. However, there are several core duties associated with this job:

Meet and Motivate Students
Math tutors meet with students regularly to discuss and go over math coursework specific to the Math GED test. Throughout this process, tutors offer encouragement and support to keep students motivated and ready to learn.
Assist with Homework.
Math tutors assist students with homework, teaching them how to perform the calculations needed to complete their assignments. They also teach students basic classroom skills such as note-taking, studying, and test-taking.
Teach Mathematical Processes.
Math tutors teach students various mathematical concepts, processes, and computations.
Take Attendance.
Math tutors keep records of student attendance for Math tutoring sessions.
Write Progress Reports.
Math tutors write progress reports detailing individual student progress. They submit these reports to CLC Administrator.
Prep Students for Tests.
Math tutors prep students for tests by providing sample questions and showing them how to find the solutions.

Subject Area Proficiencies

Tutor needs an advanced understanding of Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry. Should be able to proficiently teach high school level math.

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YOUTH LEARNING CENTER ADVOCATE (PART-TIME)

To express interest in this position, contact Douglass Williams.

Division: Family Life Center

Department: Youth Learning Center (YLC)

Reports To: FLC Director/President

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Hourly Pay Rate: $12 – $15

Summary:

The Youth Learning Center Youth Advocate supervises, instructs, guides, mentors, and tutors children ages 5 through 17, within a safe, nurturing, Christ-Centered, and strength-based environment; with the goal of preparing youth to understand the concept of self-sufficiency in adulthood from a biblical perspective. They will also work closely with the Biblical Case Managers (BCM) and the parents in achieving these goals.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Ensures youth safety.
Using guidance and role-modeling provides mentoring and clear instruction, to promote youth self-regulation and social competency.
Applies Biblical instruction and counseling whenever possible.
Provides academic tutoring.
Notes and records youth activity.
When appropriate and under supervision directed by the FLC Director, reports behavior issues to the parents and the BCM’s.
Identifies, develops, or applies organized activity schedule and related curriculum provided by the FLC Director.
Partners with other Youth Advocates, when instructed and where appropriate, to engage and supervise youth.
Cleans the YLC area to Mission standards.
Distributes snacks/meals.
Ensures that a child’s/youth’s negative behavioral issues are immediately addressed (as dictated by policy) with appropriate follow-up documentation forwarded to appropriate parties.
Ensures a child’s/youth’s positive behavioral issues are immediately addressed, with appropriate follow-up documentation forwarded to the appropriate parties.
Works with volunteers under the direction of the FLC Director and Volunteer Department.
Strong emphasis on mentoring/tutoring children with homework assignments.
Love on each and every child/youth they come in contact with each day.
Other duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalency. (Associate Degree in social service-related field preferred).
Must have attended, or be willing to attend upon hire, and receive certification from the 4C, Dept. of Children and Families.
Ability to read and apply OURM information such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions.
Ability to identify youth strengths and to focus on those strengths within interaction boundaries.
Ability to write resident notes and correspond through e-mail and written notes to the FLC Director, Case Management and/or OURM Leadership.
Ability to speak effectively before groups such as residents, volunteers, co-workers, donors, and external organizations.
Understanding of biblical instruction and the ability to apply it.
Ability to identify and organize age-appropriate youth activities.
Ability to forecast and prevent potential problems within the youth.
Ability to mediate problems and offer solutions to address youth problems.
Ability to team with co-workers.
Ability to understand and apply supervisory instruction and guidance.
Awareness, understanding, and practice of cultural diversity.
Understanding of youth and adolescent development.
Ability to learn to speak effectively with and coach parents about biblically-based parenting.
Willingness to learn and grow within the boundaries of the job description.
Ability to follow HIPPA rules and regulations.
Ability to operate machinery and various athletic equipment per manufacturer’s specifications.
Must adhere to OURM Policies/Procedures and Doctrinal Statement as outlined.

Physical Demands:

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WELCOME SERVICES COORDINATOR (FULL-TIME)

Division: Women, Children and Family Division

Reports To: Director of Women, Children and Families Division

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: The Welcome Services personnel are usually the first representative that visitors, potential donors and volunteers will see upon entering campus. This position requires an individual that possess interpersonal skills who acts as a welcoming agent by greeting, answering questions, interviewing and/or referring individuals entering the OURM Home with the goal of representing Jesus Christ with Godly demeanor at all times whether in person or on the telephone.

Duties Include:

Provides access for OURM staff, donors, volunteers, residents into the Women, Children and Families Division building
Warmly welcomes and greets EVERYONE including staff and OURM volunteers, vendors, donors and visitors in person or on the telephone
Greets and directs health, fire, police, and other governmental personnel to the appropriate area of concern when applicable
Greets and directs visitors (during appropriate visitation times) as well as ensure visitors sign in and out on the appropriate log
Invites prospective applicants to fill out application for residency once you have acquired all pertinent criteria and copied documents…currently Monday through Saturday from 9a.m. to 4p.m.
Reviews for accuracy the completion of Applications for Residency, ensuring names and numbers are legible, then proceed with video presentation
Enter and ensure all pertinent applicant info onto Application Tracker spreadsheet at original inception as well as follow up calls
Maintain a visible staff presence at all times…except for emergencies
Answers resident and/or prospective residents questions about the OURM Program and refers individuals to other community resources when needed and in conjunction with the Case Management staff when applicable
Identifies and records (scan) approved volunteers, vendors, and includes pertinent info in daily evening report. Greets and makes sure each are signed in and out on the volunteer log and are directed to the appropriate department. In addition, distributes and retrieves volunteer badges, gives out volunteer information packets when applicable
Remains aware of coming and goings of residents on/off property as much as possible, requesting they sign in/out and reporting discrepancies to BCM, preferably via e-mail.
Distributes medicines, cleaning products, toiletries and related supplies to residents upon request
Dispenses room keys to adult residents (only) and unlocks doors as needed
Monitors the various cameras in the front office and reports any unusual sightings to appropriate staff. Reports any unauthorized individuals coming or attempting to come onto campus. Monitors who enters/exits property via front gate when applicable and remains familiar with fire alarm and evacuation procedures in order to assist residents and staff with such activities
Makes announcements alerting residents of meal times, curfew/bedtimes and daily, weekly upcoming events
Receives and records savings deposits with accompanying documentation and makes copies for residents and BCMs
Be familiar with Service Opportunity Charts, and all other notifications and advertisements on display at the Front Desk
Distributes and ensures residents have submitted signed documentation by Case Management approving curfew, child care contracts, maintenance request, withdrawal request, service opportunity changes for both adults and children where applicable
Receives and directs internal and external calls to staff and takes messages for current residents without confirming specific residency (due to confidentiality). Answers phone call for residents…pages resident or takes messages, where applicable
Distributes mail to residents and other staff and keeps a log of forwarding information for transitioning residents
Reports problems/issues concerning residents to their respective BCM or OURM Leadership
Serves as liaison without becoming personally involved for residents wanting to speak with BCM and/or other Mission Leadership
Listens, prays and gives biblical instruction upon request…informing BCM at the first opportunity after such activity
Hands out forms to include, but not limited to: job search, grievance, incident, birthday, referral forms and proof of residency
Maintains various logs to include, but not limited to: Daily Call, Chapel and Bible Study Attendance (to include Bibles and Decisions), Vehicle sign out/in, request for, and mileage, Transitions, Key, Medicine, Housekeeping, Cleaning Products/Supplies
Update various clipboard logs: late dinner, bagged lunch. Visitor, Resident sign in/out, ELC/YLC, etc.
Compiles and updates Resident List to maintain current information identifying the number of adults and children residing on the property during each shift, along with recording move ins and move outs
Receives and records donations in receipt book ensuring items are removed from lobby area in a timely manner…during every shift when necessary
Reports to appropriate staff via e-mail what happened during evening shift(including all daily volunteers) through an Evening Shift Summary Report
Prepares and distributes staff time cards on a weekly basis
Prepares, maintains and make accessible sufficient amounts of each forms in assigned location at Welcome Services/ Intake areas
Accepts and signs for delivery companies and repair persons as to work completed, when directed
Makes and records 911 calls as requested by Mission Leadership, including but not limited to BCMs
Keep and maintain a current community resource file with current information
Maintains safe and clean reception area
Maintains continuity among work teams
Provide general administrative and clerical support
Monitors the surrounding of the front lobby and diligently reports any unusual sightings. Reports any unauthorized individuals coming onto campus. Monitors who enters/exits property, and remains familiar with fire alarm and evacuation procedures in order to assist with such activities.
Receives and records donations in receipt books when necessary.
Accepts and signs for delivery companies and repair persons as to work completed.
Receives and directs internal and external calls to staff and takes messages for Admin staff.
Greets and directs health, fire inspectors and other governmental personnel to the appropriate department.
Greets and directs visitors and requests visitors sign in and out on the visitor log sheet.
Ensures that staff presence is readily available at front desk at all times.
Other duties as directed.

Job Requirements:

Ability to effectively communicate with residents, OURM staff and other community organizations.
Ability to organize and keep files updated.
Ability to be an OURM staff team member.
Ability to prioritize job tasks and efficiently manage time.
Understand and adhere to all HIPPA guidelines and regulations
Understands and displays sensitivity related to cultural diversity.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and meet stated deadlines.
Ability to speak before groups, OURM staff, and other community organizations.
Knowledge and practiced application of computer software, (word, excel, etc.).
Basic Math skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Must adhere to OURM Policies/Procedures and Doctrinal Statement as outlined.

Physical Demands:

The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and peripheral vision.

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BARGAIN STORE CASHIER (PART-TIME)

Division: Bargain Store

Reports To: Director of the Bargain Store

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Duties – The Bargain Store Cashier will:

Provide a fast and friendly check out experience
Execute cash handling to standards
Acknowledge customers and assist them with in-store needs or questions (product location, price of item, etc.)
Maintain organized and clean sales area
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements:

Must possess at least a high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Must have basic knowledge of math and handling money
Must have strong communications and interpersonal skills
Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks using time and task management skills

Physical Demands:

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