Group Facilitator

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc.; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Voluntary Dental

Voluntary Vision

UNUM Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

State Sick Leave Plan

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Competitive Weekly Pay

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. is seeking a Part-Time Group Facilitator to run weekly sessions focusing on healthy lifestyles and positive behaviors for youth and families in Lakewood, NJ. The role requires relating to diverse communities and coordinating with leaders to tailor content.

Ideal candidates have group facilitation experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage group dynamics. Bilingual Spanish is a plus and reliable transportation is needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in group facilitation or a similar role.
• Experience working with instructional topics.
• Creative and resourceful approach to planning and conducting group activities.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and techniques for fostering participation.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts within group settings.
• Bi-Lingual/Spanish speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run weekly group sessions emphasizing healthy lifestyles and positive behaviors in the home, school, and the community.
• Relate to youth and families reflecting diverse cultures and ethnicity.
• Work with program directors and leaders to ensure participant needs are addressed through curriculum or content development.

Skills

Group facilitation

Curriculum planning

Interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Spanish language

Job description

Status: Part-Time

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Summary of the Position:

Group Facilitator is responsible for running weekly group sessions emphasizing healthy lifestyles and positive behaviors in the home, school, and the community. Facilitator will have experience with group intervention for young people coupled with an ability to relate to youth and families reflecting diverse cultures and ethnicity. Will work with program directors and leaders to ensure that the needs of participants are addressed through selected curriculum or developed content.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience in group facilitation or a similar role.
• Experience working in or related to selected instructional topics.
• Creative and resourceful approach to planning and conducting group activities.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and techniques for fostering participation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage and resolve conflicts within group settings.

Bi-Lingual/Spanish Speaking is a plus.

Position requires reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and current automobile insurance coverage.

Benefits Available:

• Voluntary Dental
• Voluntary Vision
• UNUM Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• State Sick Leave Plan
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Direct Deposit

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.