DOJ Facilitator

Fathers & Families Support Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer match

Employer paid medical insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Fathers & Families Support Center in Missouri seeks a Facilitator to administer the FFSC curriculum for fathers in the program. You will assess each participant, facilitate group and individual sessions, and maintain scheduling and attendance records for each 6-week cycle.

You will help clients with personal and professional development, perform case management as needed, and build community partnerships. A valid MO license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED, Associates degree preferred.
• Must work well with men requiring parenting guidance and reentry support.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Administer and facilitate the FFSC curriculum and assess fathers.
• Lead group and individual sessions and schedule activities.
• Maintain calendar for each 6-week session and track attendance.
• Assist clients with personal and professional development.
• Conduct case management and make necessary referrals.

Skills

Cultural competence

Re-entry knowledge

NASW ethics

Community resources

Curriculum delivery

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Job Status: Full-Time / Non-Exempt Direct Reports: N/A

Description of this role: The Facilitator is responsible for administering the FFSC curriculum to fathers in the program, completing an assessment of each father, facilitating group/individual sessions and scheduling, and maintaining a calendar of events for each 6-week session.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities - includes the following and other related duties may be assigned.

• Department of Justice project working with the re-entry population and ex-offenders.
• Workplace inside of transitional facility for those under the supervision of MO Department of Corrections.
• Facilitate/administer the FFSC curriculum and expand knowledge in a classroom setting.
• The administration of and electronic database entry of class attendance of each participant.
• Assists clients with personal and professional development.
• Have an awareness of the personal needs of clients and makes referrals as necessary to fulfill basic needs.
• Weekly monitoring of case management for clients.
• Facilitates all scheduled classroom activities and completion of monthly reporting.
• Develop and maintain a network of community and social service agencies to use as resources for.
• Markets the program throughout the community, e.g., TV, radio, newsletters, and newspapers.
• May travel to multiple locations and/or work alternate sites.
• Makes follow-up phone calls to potential and past clients and perform case management as needed.
• Attend community fairs, local events, requires recruitment and community engagement.
• Attend all internal and community meetings as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be culturally competent and have deep understanding of working with the re-entry/ex-offenders.
• Ability to create strong relationships with participants and have knowledge of evidence-based reentry practices.
• Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics.
• Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals.
• Must be able to present curriculum-based material to large and small groups.
• Must be team oriented and be able to work independently and multitask.
• Must be familiar with MS Office Suite and have a general knowledge of legislation affecting fathers.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred.
• Must have competence in working with men who need direction as it relates to parenting issues.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.

What FFSC has to offer:

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
• Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
• Annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

This job description does not list all the duties of this position. Performance of other duties may be requested, and other related duties may be assigned. FFSC has the right to revise this description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment.