Job description

M-TH 10 am - 6 pm

ANCHOR HOUSE MINISTRIES

Anchor House Ministries is a Christian boys' foster care home committed to helping young men in crisis. Located in Auburndale, FL since 1974, AHM strives to provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment to young men (ages 12-18) who have been referred to us by the State of Florida or private counselors. Residents end up at Anchor House for many reasons. Some have been orphaned, abandoned, neglected, or abused. Others are simply struggling to find their way in life. AHM staff works with residents through educational assessment, individual counseling, life skills training, and by simply meeting their basic human needs of food, shelter, and companionship. Our staff also teaches residents to manage their own behavior so they may be reunited with their family when possible, or safely navigate the transition into an adult life of independence and self-sufficiency.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Anchor House Ministries seeks an organized and creative Summer Activities Coordinator to oversee student programming for our Auburndale based facility. This is a residential role, involving a mix of logistics coordination, networking, and student-interaction. This will be accomplished through engaging, creative, tightly organized schedule of excursions and campus activities, and a caring, hardworking team of direct care staff.

The Summer Activity Coordinator sets the standard for enthusiasm and professionalism in the House and is responsible for booking and coordinating the activity program. Ideal candidates will have a genuine love for event planning, are highly organized, and know central Florida. The Coordinator reports directly to the Shift Lead and should be comfortable in leadership roles with a high degree of responsibility

HOURS

10:00am – 6:00pm Monday - Friday (Hours can vary to 12:00pm – 8:00pm)

ESSENSIAL FUNCTIONS

 Create a weekly activity schedule

 Coordinate with the office and 2 nd shift

 Ensure weekly activities fall within the weekly budget

 Direct activities within the parameters of the Mission of the organization.

 Networking and coordinate with businesses in the community to find budget appropriate

activities.

 Assist with overseeing resident contract work on Saturday

 Perform under the supervision of our Shift Lead, and/or assigned supervisor.

 Work with neglected, abandoned, and abused youth and young adults who are emotionally

and socially challenged.

 Maintain an encouraging and healing atmosphere for residents’ social, physical, spiritual,

and educational development.

 Transport residents.

 Maintain the cleanliness of facility.

 Support and promote the mission of Anchor House Ministries.

 Make quality improvement a priority of day-to-day operations.

 Be involved in providing feedback on Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) data.

Minimum Qualifications

 Experience with planning and organization

 Experience working with teenagers, preferably in a recreational setting

 Familiarity with central Florida

 Associates degree in Education or Social Services preferred.

 Possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

 Have and maintain a clear MVR (motor vehicle record)

 Must be 21 or older for insurance purposes.

 Must pass a county of residence and federal background check.

 Should be able to demonstrate intermediate to advanced proficiency in word processing

and spreadsheet functions, preferably Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as general email

and attachment functions.

EXPECTATIONS

 Research, plan, and book activities that are well organized and interesting to teens between the ages of 12-18.

 Create activity itineraries as needed, to confidently lead great tours.

 Coordinate transportation to and area activities.

 Work with restaurants, catering companies, and local food vendors to provide program meals.

 Maintain strong relationships with vendors to ensure quality of service.

 Model effective student engagement for staff, taking the lead to initiate campus activities

and games.

 Keep accurate and comprehensive records of bookings and expenses for each activity.

 Flexibility, initiative, energy, and a sense of humor

 Learn and utilize conflict management skills and de-escalation techniques.

 Monitor residents’ physical condition and report any medical needs to supervisor to assure proper attention and documentation.

 Make quality improvement a priority of day-to-day operations.

 Be involved in providing feedback on Performance and Quality Improvement (PQI) data. Have a commitment to keeping the facility clean at all times.

 Serve as an empathetic ear and support system for students.

 Assist the Program Director in student disciplinary conversations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 Independently perform (with or without accommodations):

o Possess auditory, olfactory, and visual skills.

o Exhibit manual dexterity and mobility.

o Walk and/or stand for long and extended periods of time.

o Lift and/or carry up to 25-50 pounds from floor to waist level or higher at least

several times per day, and be able to carry the object for a distance of two meters.

o Handle, install, position and move materials, equipment, and supplies.

o Be able to physically intervene should an altercation commence between residents

and de-escalation techniques have failed.

COGNITIVE ABILITIES

 Independently perform (with or without accommodations):

o Function in a structured environment within significant time constraints, make rapid

decisions in urgent situations, and meet deadlines.

o Demonstrate good judgment and make appropriate professional and procedural

judgment decisions under stressful and/or emergency conditions, emergent

demands, and distracting environments.

o Demonstrate a willingness to assist with and perform a wide variety of procedures

common to the residential care setting; including ….

o Access information from books, reference manuals, computers, and paper and

electronic medical documents to perform duties and safely and use equipment.

o Prioritize, organize, and utilize time-management skills to perform tasks.

Training will be Required

CPR & First Aid. CPI. HIPPA. Deaf & Hard of Hearing. Security Awareness. Emergency Response. Trauma Informed Care. Cultural Awareness/Diversity. Safe Working Practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auburndale, FL 33823: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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