Facilitator

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Direct Deposit

Weekly Pay

Flexible Schedule

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a part-time Facilitator to run weekly group sessions focused on healthy lifestyles and positive behaviors in home, school, and community settings.

The role requires experience with group interventions for youth, ability to relate to diverse families, and collaboration with the program team to implement incentives and assess outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Experience related to selected instructional topics.
• Knowledge of community resources, local employment opportunities, and New Jersey programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and auto insurance required.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• With the Director, Advocates, and other staff as appropriate to ensure the needs of the program participants are addressed.
• Based on the selected curriculum, develop content and activities for group intervention.
• Facilitate weekly group classes following the schedule established for the program.
• Work with the program team to develop and implement a system of incentives and rewards for program participants.
• Administer pre and posttests to program participants and evaluate results with the program team.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Basic computer skills

Reliable transportation

Spanish bilingual (bonus)

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

Status:

Part Time Hourly

FLSA Classification:

Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position:

Facilitator will be responsible for running weekly group sessions emphasizing healthy lifestyles and positive behaviors in home school and the community. At a minimum, Facilitator will have experience with group intervention for young people coupled with an ability to relate to youth and families reflecting diverse culture and ethnicity.

• With the Director, Advocates, and other staff as appropriate to ensure that the needs of the program participants are addressed.
• Based on the selected curriculum, develop content and activities for group intervention
• Facilitate weekly group classes following the schedule established for the program.
• Work with the program team to develop and implement a system of incentives and rewards for program participant.
• Administer pre and posttest to program participants and work together with the program team to evaluate results.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree is preferred.
• Experience preferred that is related to selected instructional topics.
• Knowledge of community resources, local employment opportunities, and college or training programs in New Jersey.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills required
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance coverage required
• Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance
• Direct Deposit
• Weekly Pay
• Flexible Schedule

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual merit, skills, and qualifications, without regard to race, age, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, military or veteran status, or disability or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where YAP operates. YAP will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.