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Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for a talented Academic Mentor who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
This is a full time role.
Purpose & Impact:
Academic Mentors help residents learn and understand new concepts, complete homework assignments, and develop skills to be successful students and lifelong learners.
Essential Functions:
- Provide ongoing coaching and direct mentorship to youth to achieve their academic goals in their education and individualized service plans; makes recommendations to supervisor for development.
- Work closely with supervisor and colleagues to facilitate activities and discussions designed to promote academic growth and achievement.
- Help residents overcome academic challenges, such as absences, poor grades, or homework problems.
- Oversee Education Plan approval from parents and case workers.
- Provide program overview of academics to help in client future professional quest.
- Assist residents in achieving passing grades in a non-judgmental approach.
- Help students develop strategies for learning based on their individual learning style.
- Help students grow in confidence and ability.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Other Functions:
- Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
- Work on special projects such as outreach, education or special events with minimal supervision.
Physical Requirements:
- Able to sit and stand for long periods of time, utilizes telephone, computer, and other office equipment.
- Able to work in a fast paced environment.
- Must be able to work flexible hours and weekends.
Education:
- Some post-secondary education required with a preference for Associate’s degree or above.
Experience:
- Two years’ experience working with a diverse youth client base; experience working with youth in an organized/structured setting preferred.
Skills:
- Must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
- Must have problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently and with minimal supervision (initiative).
- Understand the “3-A” s of mentorship: available, analytical, and an active listener.
- Dependable and reliable.
Other:
- Ability to successfully pass a Level II background screening and drug test.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record for last (2) years.
- Authorized to work in the United States.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Reports to Life Skills and Education Supervisor
- Must be a team player.
- Accurate, complete and timely submission of required reports and documentation
- Effective working relationship with clients.
- Adherence to LSF policies and procedures.
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including:
- Medical, dental and vision
- Teladoc (24/7 access to doctors)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Long-term disability
- Employer paid life insurance (1X salary), AD&D
- Health and dependent care FSA
- 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Generous PTO policy
- 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match
- Tuition reimbursement
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
