Group Facilitator II - Mission Neighborhood Centers

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Group Facilitator II (RAICES) will provide gender-specific services to young women who are at risk. The Group Facilitator is responsible for the coordination and management of a violence prevention and peer counseling program for young women between the ages of 8-24 years old at target schools and community sites. In addition, we will conduct outreach for gender-specific programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Functions

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate female specific workshops, recreation, and enrichment activities of the on-site and off-site RAICES violence prevention program in accordance with contract regulations.

• Prepare and submit accurate reports as required by the program, including monthly program report to funding sources (DCYF, DOSW) and the collection of evaluation and demographic data.

• Support in preparing and submitting accurate reports as required by the program, including monthly program report to funding sources (DCYF, DOSW) and the collection of evaluation and demographic data.

• Develop a curriculum on gender-specific topics, including violence prevention for young men, in collaboration with other facilitators.

• Supervise, evaluate and provide leadership development to peer educators, youth workers, interns and volunteers involved in the Youth Services Program.

• Plan and implement project-based learning and experiential outings and activities to enhance participants learning and skill development.

• Support a program environment that is learner centered, promotes a sense of physical and emotional safety.

• Support positive relationships between staff and program participants, and between participants and their peers.

• Perform on-going program assessment and evaluation, participate in agency planning.

• Supervise, evaluate and provide leadership development to youth workers, interns and volunteers involved in the program.

• Assist in registration and orientation process for participants and parents.

• Provide individual follow-up services and information and referrals to clients as needed and to other MNC youth services and community services.

• Assume Lead responsibilities as needed, in the event of her absence.

• Assist in development and implementation of an outreach plan to schools and community agencies.

• Assist with budget proposals.

• Act as liaison with school, community, public agencies, and parents/guardians of participants and serve as point of contact.

• Assist in registration and orientation process for participants and parents.

• Provide individual follow-up services and information and referrals to clients as needed and to other MNC youth services and community services.

Secondary Functions

• Collaborate in the planning and production of community events including Dia de los Muertos, Holiday/Winter break, Black History month, Carnival SF, Spring break, family nights, program graduations and showcase, etc.

• Recruit in kind service providers to implement gender specific activities, cultural enrichment, health and wellness, youth leadership, and other enrichment activities within the program.

• Advocate for participant needs, providing referral information, when appropriate to internal and external services based on individual participant needs. Provide individual follow-up services to clients as needed.

• Collaborate with community to coordinate enrichment services.

• Represent MNC at appropriate community forums and funder meetings/trainings; maintain superior customer service with funders, staff, collaborating agencies, parents, and participants at all times. Adequately inform, share information, and collaborate with adults.

• Research grant opportunities from government and non-government agencies.

• Assist Program Lead as necessary with grant proposal processes

• Maintain accurate program records and follow reporting procedures. Compile, analyze, verify, and submit data according to funding schedule and guidelines.

• Participate in weekly staff meetings and as training is offered.

• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of a personal staff development plan striving for self-improvement.

• Must be available to participate in late afternoon, evening, and some weekend activities as needed (including Memorial Day Weekend, and during school breaks).

• Supporting other Youth Service Programs as needed.

Customer Service

• Provide exceptional customer service.

• Always represent the Agency in a professional manner.

Safety

• Maintain personal safety, use personal protection equipment (PPE) and follow Agency policies.

• Report all and any safety issues, accidents, or injuries to your manager as a matter of priority.

• Promotes the health and safety of participants and follows safety and emergency procedures.

Effective Team Member

• Ability to interact positively with team members.

• Ability to facilitate positive change.

• Partner with supervisor when necessary to address department issues or concerns.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Degree Required. ECE/CDEV or equivalent experience; working towards an associate or bachelor’s degree in child development or in any other related field.

Experience: Required 2+ years’ work experience facilitating groups and working with high-risk young men ages 8-17 and successful experience in developing curriculum and creating and implementing youth programs.

Requirement:

• Current CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.

• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ)

• Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter)

• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)

• Current Immunizations (TB) (every 2 years thereafter)

• Clearance Child Abuse Index

Language(s): English/Spanish, preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Independent thinker, possess excellent customer service skills, professional attitude, a high level of personal integrity, maturity, and business judgment required.

• Able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, able to do presentations and to maintain confidential information. Strong analytical skills and demonstrated attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be a well-organized professional who thrives in a team-oriented environment.

• Ability to remain tactful under pressure and present a professional demeanor and communication style with co-workers in a multicultural setting.

Software: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet Explorer.

Decision Making: Set priorities and standards of performance; Develop plans by which work can be accomplished.

Tools and Equipment: Standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Confidential and Sensitive Information: Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality when dealing with client information.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to sit approximately 50% of the time, walk 30% of the time and stand 20% of the time. The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to type or handle, feel, and operate objects. The employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to speak and listen. Specific vision abilities of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.