Lead Student Advocate Supervisor

Description
This is a full-time CONTRACT position with the same benefits as Regular full-time. Most contracts are renewable for terms of one year.
Who We Are
Orlando, The City Beautiful
For most of Orlando’s history we’ve been the place everyone wants to visit. Today, we’re also the place where everyone wants to live and do business. List after list has Orlando as one of the fastest growing cities in America. We’re transitioning from our role as the young upstart to a more mature, global city.
This didn’t happen by accident. Together as a community, we developed a shared vision for our city focused on creating partnerships and we’ve transformed Orlando from a place that was packed with potential into a city on the rise.
Our vision ensures we are an inclusive, compassionate community that is generating jobs, becoming the most sustainable city in the nation, keeping our community safe, making it easier to get around, and increasing the quality of life. Together, we can continue realizing all our city’s potential.
Come be part of our community with the City of Orlando.
Nature Of Work
Performs professional and supervisory work overseeing Lead Student Advocates to ensure a positive impact, on the social, economic, and academic performance of children, youth, and young adults involved in Kidz Zone programs. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for planning and coordinating the work of staff and providing ongoing support, supervision, and training to meet long-term department goals and objectives. Monitors the timely documentation and caseload progress of Lead Student Advocates including collection and submission of all reports and documentation for compliance with grant and stated indicators. Assists in the development of programs and budget accountability, for appropriate use of funds. Works with school administrators, staff, and legal guardians to monitor lead student advocate interaction with students and families regarding attendance, behavior, grades, and community/family needs to provide quality programming services. Must exercise discretion. Work is performed under the direction of the Manager and performance is reviewed through reports submitted, meetings, and results achieved.
Employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Human Development, Psychology, Social Works, Education, or other related field and three (3) years of experience promoting the academic, social, or personal success of children, youth, and young adults required including one (1) year in a responsible supervisor role required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience in the fields of child abuse, juvenile law, or volunteer program management preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required. A valid Florida Driver’s license is required. Must pass a criminal background check and polygraph.
VALID DRIVER LICENSE FROM ANY STATE MUST BE PRESENTED AT TIME OF INTERVIEW. VALID FLORIDA DRIVER LICENSE MUST BE PRESENTED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.