Bilingual Facilitator (51743)

WestCare Inc; Clovis (CA); On-site; USD 27,276 - 38,848; Part time

Job summary

WestCare Inc is seeking a part-time educational facilitator in Clovis to organize and deliver onsite group education sessions for families. Responsibilities include assessing needs, facilitating a positive learning environment, and maintaining accurate records.

Candidates should have excellent communication skills, organizational abilities, and the ability to work well in a team. A High School diploma is required, and bilingual English/Spanish candidates are preferred. Applicants must have a background check and certifications in CPR and First Aid.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in social or human services preferred.
• Background check required.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize and deliver group education sessions for families.
• Assess family needs for educational services.
• Evaluate progress of participants in the program.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Superior organizational skills

Ability to work well in a team

Good judgment and discretion

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Fresno - 1900 N Gateway - Fresno, CA 93727

Position Type: Part Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $24.00 - $24.00 Hourly

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

POSITION SUMMARY

Person in this position will be responsible for the organizing, planning, and delivering onsite group education sessions for parents and children in various life skills areas following evidence‑based curricula for the Celebrating Families Program.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for the organizing, planning, and delivering onsite group education sessions for parents and children in various life skills areas following evidence‑based curricula for the Celebrating Families Program.
• Work with the team to assess each family’s need for educational services, including but not limited to substance use prevention and healthy living skills.
• Facilitate a positive learning environment.
• Provide input at case staffing team meetings.
• Evaluate the progress of the participants assigned to their groups.
• Objectively observe participants’ behavior alone and their interactions with other parents, children, and peers.
• Keep accurate client records/charts.
• Must embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision, and goals of WestCare Foundation.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Competencies

• Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Superior organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in word processing programs, preferably MS Word, and spreadsheet programs, preferably MS Excel. Internet skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• High level of initiative.
• Adherence to the highest standard of ethical conduct, especially to standards governing confidentiality.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish) is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a criminal history background check.
• As mandated by the State of California, employees who work at residential or outpatient settings, provide mental health services, administrative staff or transitional living facilities must be fully vaccinated and have received a booster. Employees with an approved medical or religious exemption will be required to test for the virus weekly.
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, and an annual tuberculosis test.

Education and/or Experience

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in the field of social services or human services is preferred.
• Customer service experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (psychology, social work, rehabilitation) is preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Licensure/Certification

Not applicable for this position.

Working Conditions

Work is primarily performed in an office or in a residential/outpatient treatment setting. Some outdoor activities may be required. Must be able to de‑escalate situations in the program.

Essential Physical and Mental Demands

Physical Demands

• Requires mobility and physical activity: adequate range of motion to work in an office, residential, or outdoor environment including standing and walking on even and uneven surfaces, sitting for extended periods, bending, twisting, reaching, balancing, occasional lifting and carrying of up to 10 pounds.
• Use of computer and telephone systems requiring coordination of eye and hand and fine manipulation by the hands (typing, writing, and working with files).
• Requires the ability to deflect oneself and clients in physically abusive situations using approved de‑escalation techniques.
• Requires talking, hearing, and seeing to communicate and observe as required.
• No exposure to human blood, body fluids or tissues; appropriate personal protective equipment will be available.

Mental Demands

• Collect and analyze complex numerical and written data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions.
• Work and cooperate with clients, co‑workers, managers, the public, and employees at all levels to exchange ideas, information, instructions, and opinions.
• Work under stress and in emotionally charged settings.
• Deflect oneself and clients in mentally or verbally abusive situations using approved de‑escalation techniques.