Nurturing Parent Program Facilitator (300002) at Lutheran Services Florida

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.

LSF is looking for a talented Nurturing Parent Program Facilitator who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Candidate must be Willing to travel between two sites (Miami/Homestead).

Purpose and Impact:

The Parent Facilitator is responsible for all aspects of teaching the Parenting classes, which provides parenting skills to voluntary and court-mandated clients throughout Dade County. The Parent Facilitator assumes the broad role of teacher, supporter, advocate, child development specialist and liaison to the larger community. The Parent Facilitator is trained to have extensive knowledge and skills, including an understanding of child abuse and neglect, the ability to conduct a developmental screening, parenting and home management skills, and the ability to access community resources. The Parent Facilitator works with each family and facilities weekly parenting groups which helps families develop strength-based action plans to address areas identified as challenges, provide information to improve parenting skills, teach child development maintain collaborative relationship with primary care providers and the school and community. The Parent Facilitator manages the grant, adheres to all contract requirements, and assists the Clinical Director in preparation of reports.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate Parenting education classes using strengthen based curriculum
• Supervises the parent support coach and provides feedback in the areas of data entry of each client, facilitation of the classes, corrects issues in SAMIS entry and oversees budgetary
• Responsible for classroom preparation which includes setup, cleanup, and teaching of classes
• Comply with class scheduled (Day and evening classes).
• Prepares and conduct presentations and classes throughout Dade
• Provides direct care and supervision of
• Conduct program intakes for
• Provide coaching, mentoring, modeling, and support to students
• Schedule, conduct and provide written reports on pre and post observations of parent /child
• Administer AAPI (Adult Adolescent Parenting Inventory) and PSI (Parenting Stress Inventory).
• Make verbal and written reports to court and referral source as
• Attend training/ workshops on an ongoing
• Participate in quarterly staff
• Comply with all guidelines established in
• Contributes to the understanding and acceptance of cultural diversity within the agency and the
• Utilizes the agency’s resources in a fiscally conservative
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as directed as by Supervisor

Education:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field is

Experience:

• Minimum 3-5 years of human service experience required. Experience with structured groups, parent education groups, and at-risk children and families is preferred; community/agency liaison experience is desired.

Skills:

Communications Skills:

• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written) are essential. A solid knowledge of the rules of grammar and punctuation are required. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of Ability to demonstrate active listening, validation and patience in a group session.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills that allow for creating Word and Excel documents are The ability to upload videos to Dropbox and use Video Conferencing Programs like Zoom is required.

Analytic Ability:

• Must have knowledge of methods of compiling Must have knowledge of problem- solving techniques.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Must display professionalism in the day-to-day operations of the office, which includes response to feedback, direction, suggestions, accepting responsibility, working as a team player, volunteering when needed, reporting whereabouts, and promoting a cohesive working environment. Must also display professionalism in communications and on-going working relationships with outside agencies and organizations. Must demonstrates a passion for

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that are encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Occasional lifting, up to 10 pounds of force occasionally may be required to move objects while performing the duties of this position.

Other:

• Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and

Principal Accountabilities:

• Reports to Clinical Director
• Must work well independently, as well as get along well with all other staff and outside
• Will be available to work a flexible schedule, evening and weekends as scheduled to meet organizational needs.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver’s license and driving record that is acceptable to this
• Accurate, complete and timely submission of all required reports, both internal and
• Professionalism in all LSF

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.  

Amazing benefits package including: 

Medical, Dental and Vision
Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement

Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.