Federal Work Study OFF CAMPUS-Friends Life Community Attendant
About this role
Applicants MUST be a current Lipscomb University student to apply.
This role is available for Federal Work Study students only.
Friends Life Community is seeking caring and compassionate students to assist clients during the day. Your primary job as a Program Attendant is to ensure the safety of the clients throughout the day with various activities. The ideal candidate has a heart for helping others, will engage in meaningful conversations and model appropriate adult behavior. There is a strict no-cell phone policy while supervising the clients. Staff members are provided with a walkie-talkie to communicate with other staff members as needed.
Program Support Duties and Responsibilities:
Ensure safety of all Friends including, but not limited to:
- knowing and understanding individual risks
- following safety protocols
- ensuring headcounts throughout your shift
- thorough understanding of emergency procedures for fire, weather, or intruder threats
- Following all safety procedures
- Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification and follow those protocols (paid training will be provided)
- Understanding and use of Positive Behavior Supports
- Demonstrate best practices, inclusion, empathy, communication, and relationship-building with clients.
- Occasionally support staff and clients at events to showcase client work and increase community engagement.
- Occasionally Support evening/weekend activities such as Social Club Events, Friends’ Treat Truck events, Dinner Club, etc.
- Collaborate with team members to advertise, execute, and meet event objectives.
Qualifications required:
- Belief in the organization’s mission
- An enthusiasm for guiding and motivating others
- Willingness to learn and receive feedback
- Demonstration of core values: belonging, self-advocacy, and innovation
- Active demonstration of professionalism and good judgment throughout all work
- Understand and demonstrate policies and procedures, safety procedures, and sustain CPR and First Aid certification
Working conditions:
- This position requires the person to stand and walk around as needed for the duration of the shift
- The position may work indoors or outdoors depending on weather
- The person will be responsible for the supervision of up to 20 clients, with or without a secondary staff
Company at a glance
At Lipscomb University College of Leadership & Public Service, we are a bold and engaged academic community shaping the next generation of purpose-driven leaders. Located in Green Hills and Downtown Nashville, we equip students to lead in critical areas including public service, sustainability, conflict management, law and justice, organizational leadership, and public administration (MPA).
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Top Benefits
- Paid training
- CPR certification
- First aid certification
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