Facilitator - Family Support Services

YAI - Seeing beyond disability; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YAI - Seeing beyond disability in New York, NY seeks an experienced facilitator to lead and moderate Family Support group offerings for children, adults and parents, using an evidence-based curriculum.

You will conduct intake sessions, monitor participant progress, provide individual assistance within groups, document services and billing, and collaborate with program leadership to enhance curricula. The role is on-site with opportunities for outreach across the boroughs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent time management and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work independently and with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Lead and moderate Family Support group discussions with participants of varying abilities.
• Conduct intake sessions to assess service needs and coordinate supports.
• Maintain a safe, structured environment and monitor progress.
• Document services, attendance and billing in compliant formats and systems.
• Engage with families on-site pre/post sessions regarding progress and concerns.
• Develop, update and enhance program curriculum with leadership using evidence-based practices.
• Complete required trainings within set timeframes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Leads and facilitates one (1) or more of YAI's Family Support group offerings based on interests, availability and qualifications by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults and/or parents based on specific program curriculum. Conducts virtual and on-site intake sessions with participants of assigned groups to collect information regarding service needs and coordinates with leadership to ensure necessary supports are provided during group offerings. Engages with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with I/DD. Working in partnership with support staff, ensures participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment. Conducts person-centered goal setting and regularly monitors and evaluates participant progress through observations. Provides individual assistance, within a group setting, when needed. Communicates consistently with supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns, and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities. Engages with families on site pre/post session regarding progress, plans and/or any issues or concerns that arise. Works with program leadership to identify, develop and/or update and enhance program curriculum according to the evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content. Ensures timely and accurate documentation of services, attendance and billing in compliance with guidelines and regulations and in appropriate format and electronic systems for all documentation related to the program. Ensures proper facility set up/clean-up for each group session, may assist with room set up as needed. Remains current with mandatory and other training, successfully completing within required time frames. May conduct in-person outreach presentations regarding YAI Community and Family Services (CFS) and other related programs at YAI or other locations across the boroughs of New York City. Performs all other duties, as assigned.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, training and/or certificate in program related field or as required by program contract; or A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently. Excellent time management and written communication skills. Ability to complete room set up, including movement/sliding of tables, chairs and other equipment. Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred Qualification Requirements

One (1) year experience working with people with I/DD preferred. Master’s Degree may be required by certain contracts and/or programs.

Compensation

$26.15 hourly

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Company Background

Our Roots YAI was launched in February of 1957 out of a small school in Brooklyn, New York. Initially staffed by Co-Founders Bert MacLeech and Pearl Maze MacLeech alone, their pilot program served just seven people. According to Bert, from its very beginning YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the I/DD (intellectual and/or developmental disabilities) community. MacLeech envisioned a, "total life adjustment approach, emphasizing personal growth, social responsibility, employment goals, and the development of independence for the individual." At a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD, this vision was nothing short of revolutionary.

Operations

YAI today Today, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community. This extraordinary growth shows the ongoing need for these important services, and YAI's success in offering them. YAI supports people with autism, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy, among others. Operating throughout Downstate New York and Northern New Jersey, YAI now offers more than 300 programs for people of all ages.

Company Values

Better Together At YAI, we are driven by our mission of living, loving, working, and learning. This applies not only to the people we support, but to our staff as well. Commitment and passion for the work continue to unite employees and drive the organization forward. Empowering the people we support to reach their goals remains at the heart of our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran.

YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To ensure fairness, safeguard transparency, and promote an equitable workforce environment, YAI Network prohibits the practice of nepotism in the workforce and hiring process.

Website

http://www.yai.org/