This is a part-time salaried position. The typical work schedule is as follows: Monday through Friday from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
Expectations
The Community Support Specialist is expected to: provide a safe and consistent environment; provide accountability for students in an empathetic manner; ask for clarity or guidance from the CEO, Executive Director, Program Directors or Business Development Director if there is a lack of understanding.
Primary Duties
- Acknowledge and greet all visitors, students, family members and the public.
- Represent VP to the community in a way that educates and advocates for the mission.
- Answer phones, direct incoming calls and ensure timely and helpful responses to requests.
- Notify staff of guests and appointments.
- Support the CEO with projects, public relations events, and community events.
- Maintain a well-functioning office environment and a welcoming and clean front office.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings that occur during your work hours to ensure clear and consistent communication.
- Procure office and kitchen supplies as required.
- Complete software updates and maintenance of VP computers and laptops.
- Maintain copies of agency brochures and public relations materials. Compile packages as necessary.
- Cover for Program Directors as required in the event of their absence.
- Prepare and maintain student binders.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Possess & maintain current Ohio driver’s license
- Pass Drug Test (before & during employment)
- Pass criminal background (before & during employment)
- Proficient with Google Suite
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- Effective public speaker
- Strong written communication skills
- Strong, proven Christian principles
- Experience working with youth a plus
- Social services, business, and/or biblical based degree a plus
V.P. Character
The following is to provide an applicant with the character traits of a successful Victory Project (VP) employee. While VP believes in leaving room for God in our decision-making process, the following are time-tested and what VP looks for in a staff member, beyond the resume. These are in no particular order, as each is equally vital to our culture.
- Relationship with Christ
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- Energetic
- Sense of urgency
- Attention to detail
- Situational awareness
- Spiritually balanced
- Inclusiveness
- Joyful demeanor
- Good sense of humor
- Coachability
- Good listener
Core Values
We also encourage candidates to consider our Core Values before applying.
- UNDO hopelessness with Godly purpose
- MODEL work is the reward
- OFFER love and accountability
- PROVIDE a safe and consistent environment
Compensation & Benefits
- $225 per week
- $245 per week upon completion of probation period