Federal Work Study OFF CAMPUS-Friends Life Community Attendant

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

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About The Position

Friends Life Community is seeking caring and compassionate Lipscomb University students who qualify for Federal Work Study to assist clients during the day. The Program Attendant’s primary responsibility is to help ensure client safety while supporting activities. The ideal candidate is committed to helping others, engages clients in meaningful conversations, and models appropriate adult behavior. A strict no-cell-phone policy applies while supervising clients; staff are provided with a walkie-talkie to communicate with one another as needed. The role includes understanding individual client risks, following safety protocols and emergency procedures, conducting headcounts, and obtaining and maintaining CPR and First Aid certification. Paid training is provided. Attendants use Positive Behavior Supports and demonstrate inclusion, empathy, communication, and relationship-building. They may occasionally assist with events that showcase client work and promote community engagement, including evening or weekend activities, and collaborate with team members to advertise and execute events. The position requires standing and walking as needed for the duration of the shift. Work may take place indoors or outdoors depending on weather. The attendant is responsible for supervising up to 20 clients, with or without a secondary staff member.

Requirements

Must be a current Lipscomb University student.
Must be eligible for and participate in Federal Work Study.
Believe in the organization’s mission.
Enthusiasm for guiding and motivating others.
Willingness to learn and receive feedback.
Demonstrate the core values of belonging, self-advocacy, and innovation.
Demonstrate professionalism and good judgment throughout work.
Understand and demonstrate policies, procedures, and safety procedures.
Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
Stand and walk as needed for the duration of the shift.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety of all clients by understanding individual risks, following safety protocols, and conducting headcounts throughout the shift.
Understand emergency procedures for fire, weather, and intruder threats, and follow all safety procedures.
Obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certification and follow the relevant protocols; paid training is provided.
Understand and use Positive Behavior Supports.
Demonstrate best practices, inclusion, empathy, communication, and relationship-building with clients.
Occasionally support staff and clients at events that showcase client work and increase community engagement.
Occasionally support evening or weekend activities, such as Social Club Events, Friends’ Treat Truck events, and Dinner Club.
Collaborate with team members to advertise and execute events and meet event objectives.
Supervise up to 20 clients, with or without a secondary staff member.