As a Covid Community Connector, you will assist individuals with disabilities or who are from disadvantaged backgrounds become self-sufficient and combat social isolation experienced by these groups of individuals due to COVID19. The members are serving in partnership with Goodwill Industries – Big Bend, Inc and agree to abide by the mission & vision of the organization.
Service Activities
Plan and coordinate covid support activities for participants - Assist with the Jefferson K-12 and FL Health Department partnership to help us understand the current barriers youth and families are facing to school success - Assist with piloting additions of E-Buddies and Adopt-A-Grandparent elements to encourage socialization and engagement of participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities and nursing home residents - Assist participants with IDD through the ongoing service project, E-Buddies by helping them become more comfortable using technology to communicate with friends, gain computer literacy skills, and help prepare them to socialize online in the future - Assist with establishing ongoing relationships that support the emotional and mental health of nursing home residents experiencing increased isolation by sending online messages, physical letters, and creating mood enhancer playlists to keep spirits high through Adopt-A-Grandparent.
Community Need Addressed
As a Covid Community Connector, you will assist individuals with disabilities or who are from disadvantaged backgrounds become self-sufficient and combat social isolation experienced by these groups of individuals due to COVID19.
Position Outcomes
As a Covid Community Connector, you will assist individuals with disabilities or who are from disadvantaged backgrounds become self-sufficient and combat social isolation experienced by these groups of individuals due to COVID19. The members are serving in partnership with Goodwill Industries – Big Bend, Inc and agree to abide by the mission & vision of the organization. Members will assist with covid support and resources, partner with Jefferson K-12 to support students in the face of isolation, and will pilot programs to engage individuals with developmental disabilities and who are elderly to encourage socialization and engagement. This is an essential extension of Goodwill Industries’ work with job skills of people with disabilities and will help to extend the value of our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) programs by forging partnerships with local nursing homes. 1. Engage K-12 Students in Jefferson County School System to Improve School Attendance – The Jefferson K-12 and FL Department of Health partnership will allow members to create ongoing engagement with isolated students and parents through social connections, mentoring, and trainings 2. Engagement of individuals with Developmental Disabilities – Members will use the model established by the national program “E-Buddies” to develop ongoing online one-to-one mentoring between people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social interactions while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. 3. Combat Social Isolation of Elderly Individuals in Nursing Homes – Members will use the national model of “Adopt-A-Grandparent" to establish ongoing relationships that support the emotional and mental health of nursing home residents experiencing increased isolation.
Benefits
Education award upon successful completion of service, Living allowance, Training
Part-Time: (Site Locations: Panama City and Tallahassee, Florida)
300 hours; modest biweekly living allowance of $462.50; education award of $1,342.86; Employee discount at our Retail Stores
Education Benefits
GED/High School Diploma
CPR, First Aid.
Skills you will gain
General Skills , Community Organization , Teaching/Tutoring , Education , Writing/Editing , Counseling , Team Work , Communications , Social Services , Public Speaking , Leadership.
Competencies You Will Develop
Communication
Demonstrate sensitivity and empathy, Lead group discussion, Listen to and consider others' viewpoints, Maintain open lines of communication with others, Speak clearly, in precise language and in a logical, organized and coherent manner, Write cleary and effectively
Creativity & Problem Solving
Able to identify and define the problem, Capable of generating possible solutions, Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel, Provide relevant expertise, Select and implement well-considered solution
Teamwork
Derive consensus, Develop constructive working relationships and maintain them over time, Establish a high degree of trust and credibility with others, Interact professionally and respectfully with supervisors and co-workers, Stay positive and outcome oriented, Use appropriate strategies and solutions for dealing with conflicts and differences to maintain a smooth workflow
Decisions
Accepts responsibility, Anticipate the consequences of decisions, Identify and prioritize the key issues involved to facilitate the decision making process, Involve people appropriately in decisions that may impact them
Tools
Carefully consider which tools or technological solutions are appropriate for a given job, Consistently choose the best tool or technological solution for the problem at hand, Operate tools and equipment in accordance with established operating procedures, safety standards, and ethical guidelines, Seek opportunities to improve knowledge of tools and technologies that may assist in streamlining work and improving productivity
Planning
Able to prioritize various competing tasks, Create environment of contribution, Create plan of action, schedule tasks so that work is completed on time, Demonstrate the effective allocation of time and resources efficiently, Set goals
Service
Be pleasant, courteous, professional and respectful when dealing with internal and external customers or clients, Evaluate customer or client satisfaction, Honor the privilege of being able to work with and for those being served, Provide personalized, prompt, and efficient service to meet the requirements, requests and needs of customers, Recognize the importance of maintaining privacy and confidentiality of those being served, Understand and anticipate the needs of others, Understand the importance of one's role in the functioning of the organization, Understand the significance of maintaining a healthful and safe environment