Project Lift

Description:

HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8am-6:30pm

PAY: $23.00-$26.00/hour

Candidate must be experienced in the Skilled Trades field comfortable in all types of construction mainly carpentry and woodworking. We are currently focused on building tiny houses, adirondack chairs, and other small fun creative projects with teens and young adults from ages 14 and up. Job will require a passion to work with at risk youth dealing with mental health and substance use disorders. Our focus is a hands on, high touch approach to provide behavioral replacement therapy. Our ultimate goal is to prepare our youth to have the skills required to get a job in one of the many areas of the Skilled Trades field. It is required to have a strength or willingness to work in a team atmosphere with a licensed therapist to help us achieve breakthrough.

Requirements:

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instruct and monitor Project LIFT participants in the use and care of equipment and materials, in order to prevent injuries and damage.
• Demonstrates safe and effective use of vocational program tools and equipment.
• Provide supervision to ensure that all students are wearing proper safety equipment.
• Make recommendations for potential equipment purchases and repairs.
• Instruct and mentor Project LIFT participants individually, and in groups.
• Establish clear objectives for all projects and communicate those objectives to Project LIFT participants.
• Prepare materials for projects and activities. Keep work area clean, neat and organized at all times.
• Handle reporting and record keeping as necessary and/or required.
• Work efficiently and effectively without supervision.
• Assists other departments and provide support where needed.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures involving Project LIFT buildings, grounds areas, or when attending activities elsewhere representing Project LIFT.
• Pick up or drop off participants depending on the need each day, which may include multiple trips.
• Observe safety regulations and state laws regarding vehicle operation; ensures participants also follow applicable safety regulations.
• Enforces rules of behavior for Project LIFT participants; report any concerns to the Site Director.

We do require a Level 2 criminal background check and a drug test prior to Job placement.

Job Types: Full-time,

Pay: $23.00 - $26.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience:

Carpentry: 3 years (Preferred)

Construction: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person