This is a classroom training position for adult migrant and seasonal farmworkers ages 16 and over, who have a desire to enhance their educational abilities and are enrolled in a Farmworker Jobs and Education Project (FJEP) approved educational institution.

A Farm Worker Trainee I is responsible for daily participation in his/her assigned Individual Educational Plan, employability and life skills workshops for a period of six months to two years (24 months). Participants receive an hourly stipend for the classroom training period. Emphasis of the program is to enhance and develop participant's educational achievement, sense of responsibility, commitment and work ethics through education, volunteerism and community service. Supervision is received by the case manager that monitors attendance and participation. Participants are terminated from the program for failure to comply with program requirements.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

Complies with daily academic requirements.

Adheres to FJEP polices and procedures.

Participates with team members and supervisor on assigned community projects.

Adheres to assigned educational track developed in conjunction with case manager.

Adheres to established procedures and standards in regard to safety considerations and the use of

equipment and care of property.

Interacts with case manager, fellow FJEP participants and Director.

KNOWLEDGES, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Ability to participate in all daily educational activities.

Ability to follow rules and directions.

Ability to show dependability and responsibility in carrying out and completing assigned tasks.

Ability to communicate effectively with classmates, program participants, supervisors, teachers

and others related to the program.

Ability to perform assigned tasks consistently in a responsible and timely manner