Prevention Facilitator - Child & Family Resources
Tucson, AZ 85716
About the Job
The program facilitator position includes facilitating interactive learning, following the program curriculum to fidelity (virtually and in-person), recruiting, and completing assessments and reports. The facilitator will create and maintain partnerships with local organizations/schools in order to implement programming in the schools and community. Participants include youth who have voluntarily enrolled in prevention programming, which is offered throughout the year in a variety of settings. Facilitators receive training and ongoing support, skill building, and best practices. The facilitator will help with the recruitment of Peer Leadership participants.
We are seeking a dynamic and engaging Program Facilitator to lead and facilitate a Resilience and Leadership Program for youth and young adults (ages 10–young adult). The facilitator will use the Emerging Relationships, Money Habitudes, and Leadership curricula to teach participants how to build emotional resilience, develop leadership skills, and gain financial literacy. The ideal candidate will have experience in youth development, a strong understanding of both relationship dynamics and financial literacy, and a passion for empowering the next generation of leaders.
This position is part of our Prevention Programs for Youth - The Resilience Initiative Program.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Facilitates (virtual or in-person) classes and workshops utilizing program curriculum and activities with a strong emphasis on program fidelity.
- Creates a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for both youth and adults while using a trauma-informed approach.
- Assists Program Coach and Director in all recruitment efforts.
- Recruits for Peer Coach/Leadership participants.
- Provides accurate and age-appropriate responses to participant questions.
- Offers participants the opportunity to ask questions during breaks and after sessions.
- Responsible for planning, promoting, and directing a schedule of activities for weekly sessions.
- Leads and instructs activities.
- Completes necessary paperwork and turns it in on time.
- Reports problems and recommends actions to the Program Director.
- Maintains the safety and discipline of the participants during the program.
- Supervises and cares for equipment.
- Documents incidents as needed.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of program participants.
- Prepares the meeting room for the session and restores the room at the conclusion of the session.
- Informs Program Coach of needed supplies.
- Obtains required training in curriculum, data collection, and other identified opportunities.
- Contribute to the program by sharing best practices and successful approaches.
- Assists the Program Director, in building and maintaining relationships in the community.
- Participates in community events, activities, and conferences, as needed.
- Provide support with recruitment, tabling, and attending recruitment opportunities as needed.
- Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings, team meetings, and training.
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least 1 year directly related experience working directly with youth as equivalence.
- At least 1 year experience as a group facilitator and working knowledge of classroom management techniques preferably working with both adults and youth.
- Knowledge of sexual health, trauma-informed approaches, positive youth development, youth-friendly referrals, classroom management, LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity, Mandatory Reporting, and other components critical to providing a safe and supportive environment for youth preferred (for sexual education grants)
- Knowledge of adolescent development and effective prevention strategies in the fields of suicide, substance use, school dropout, and violence including bullying preferred.
- Excellent communication and writing skills. Exercises discretion in acquiring and disseminating confidential and proprietary information.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively work with the general public, clients, and staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of database management systems.
- Excellent organization skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to work with people from various cultural backgrounds.
- Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
- Meets department performance/productivity standards.
- Must be able to be certified in CPR/First Aid.
- Must have a valid driver's license, clean MVR report, insurance, and vehicle, and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 39 months.
- Must be eligible and able to obtain a Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Consistent with CDC’s new streamlined guidance, the Safer Federal Workforce determined COVID-19 workplace safety protocols will not vary based on vaccination status or otherwise depend on vaccination information. Due to this determination, requiring, requesting, or collecting vaccination status information is suspended. For current status of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and/or questions, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@cfraz.org
ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Office and facility-based work with frequent sitting, standing, writing, and computer usage.
- Must be able to climb stairs and move through a facility.
- Moderate reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
- The pay rate for this position starts at $18.20-$20.20 per hour.
- The nature of the position involves a fast-paced working environment with multitasking of many different duties and tasks. General daily priorities may change at a moment’s notice and the position requires quick response time and flexibility.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon a drug test and fingerprint clearance.
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About Child & Family Resources:
At Child & Family Resources, nothing is more important to us than healthy, happy children. We believe that educated parents and a wealth of resources are crucial to a child’s success, confidence, and development. Our team is committed to offering accessible programming that helps parents be the best they can be and allows children to thrive. We have offices in 13 locations throughout Arizona.When you work at Child & Family Resources, you’ll have an opportunity every day to improve the lives of those around you. The teams at our offices throughout Arizona are made up of diverse individuals that reflect their community and are dedicated to helping others. Whether you’re looking for part-time employment or a full-time position, find your home with us. You can make a difference!