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Salt Lake City Corporation City Apprentice - Housing Stability - Homeless Engagement and Response Team in Salt Lake City, Utah
Position Title:
City Apprentice - Housing Stability - Homeless Engagement and Response Team
Job Description:
Salt Lake City is searching for driven, enthusiastic Apprentices to join our team. Apprentice responsibilities include learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops on and offsite, observing all health and safety codes, completing tests and work assignments. You should be well-organized, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.
To be successful as an Apprentice, you must have great time management skills and be willing to fit into the existing staff structure. Outstanding Apprentices are those who are eager to learn, respond well to constructive feedback, build good relationships with colleagues, and, ultimately, advance public good.
Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.
Housing Stability is hiring an apprentice to work with the Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART). This individual will assist HEART with community engagement, by coordinating, promoting, and developing new and existing outreach events.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position. The selected candidate may work up to 28 hours per week.
Upon successful performance, the mentor’s recommendation, availability of funds, and the concurrence of the department and the Department of Human Resources this position may last up to 4 years.
APPRENTICE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Acquire specialized skills under the tutelage of experienced mentors.
Attend workshops and participation in as many learning opportunities as possible. Assist within the relevant department while also learning about other aspects of the city.
Observe health and safety procedures.
Complete all tests, presentations, and other required evaluations.
Positively receiving feedback.
Attend meetings and offering suggestions for improvement.
Keep a log of everything learned.
Build professional relationships with colleagues, leaders and general public.
Collect and analyze data.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Coordinate with City and community partners.
Utilize creativity and critical thinking to address complex issues.
APPRENTICE REQUIREMENTS:
Valid driver's license required.
Good physical strength and hand-eye coordination with the ability to lift at least 30lbs.
Good time management, critical, and interpersonal skills may be required.
Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and troubleshooting abilities.
A growth mindset, passion for learning, and willingness to work with diverse groups.
Ability to work in a changing, sometimes stressful environment.
Willing to work outside in the heat and/or cold.
Basic computer and word processing skills
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
POSITION TYPE
Part-Time
POSITION SALARY
$18.00/hr.
DEPARTMENT
Community and Neighborhoods
Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Scheduled Hours:
20
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Our Salt Lake City family serves a population of over 199,000. We're committed to providing resources, access, and opportunity to all and continue to recruit and retain diverse, talented people. Our employees make a real difference with the work they do every day and are actively shaping our beautiful City's future.
We are dedicated to promoting equity, inclusion and belonging for all members of our City family. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the City is committed to building a qualified and competent workforce based on principles of diversity at each step of the recruitment and selection process.
We aspire to shape a better community and workplace, and as such, we are committed to pay equity. We are proud to have achieved gender pay equity as a leader in the Utah community by creating an inclusive workplace where there is equal opportunity for all.
Additionally, the City is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Salt Lake City will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at 801-535-7900.