Jobs Plus Ambassador - Part Time - Indian Village

Jobs Plus Ambassador (Part Time)

Location: Roanoke, VA - Indian Village
Department: Jobs Plus
Pay: $12.77 - $16.55 per hour

General Definition of Work

Performs work establishing relationships with, and providing support and services to, residents looking to obtain self-sufficiency by means of employment, and other work as apparent or assigned.

This position reports to Jobs Plus Program Manager.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and, if necessary, the employee must engage in an interactive process with RRHA HR to determine what accommodations may be possible.

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· Disseminates information about Jobs Plus, training and employment opportunities to residents.

· Promotes the value of work and career advancement to residents.

· Informs residents about specific job openings and all aspects of the Jobs Plus program by all methods, including face-to-face, distributing flyers and printed material and attending Jobs Plus events and training.

· Works closely with the Jobs Plus team on outreach campaigns centering on core components of the Jobs Plus Program, including, but not limited to, employment, education, and training.

· Assists Jobs Plus staff to plan and operate events that are used to promote Jobs Plus and build a sense of community.

· Inform Jobs Plus staff of barriers and other concerns residents express to help identify solutions.

· Maintain confidentiality and be responsive to residents needs

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma, GED, or the ability and willingness to obtain one within 12 months of hire date.

Some volunteer experience involving public contact. Any combination of experience and/or training which

would afford the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requisites for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Active participant in the Jobs Plus Program. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Word.

Special Qualifications

Valid state identification or drivers license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Working Conditions

The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position and, if necessary, the employee must engage in an interactive process with RRHA HR to determine what accommodations may be possible.

Employees sit frequently or most of the time of the time but may frequently or most of the time walk or frequently or most of the time stand for periods of time.

This classification involves physical agility requirements such as: climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, repetitive motions and manual dexterity.

Sensory requirements include standard vision requirements, ability to express ideas and standard hearing requirements.

Physical Exertion (Pounds)

Seldom or never

Seldom or never

Seldom or never

Seldom or never

Seldom or never

Environmental Exposures

Seldom or never

Seldom or never

Seldom or never

Sometimes

Seldom or never

Seldom or never

Seldom or never

APPLICATION: This class specification is intended to illustrate the kinds of duties that may be assigned to its incumbents. It should not be interpreted as describing all of the duties that may be required of an employee or be used to limit the nature and extent of assignments such individuals may be given. This is not an employment contract and does not alter any employee's at-will employment status.

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