Health Wellness Facilitator

FriendlyHouse Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 24,493 - 27,813; Part time

Job summary

FriendlyHouse Inc. in Phoenix, Arizona, is seeking a facilitator to deliver evidence-based curricula aimed at preventing teen pregnancy through the Arizona Department of Health Services. Candidates should have at least a High School diploma, experience working with youth, and be effective communicators. The role involves outreach to community sites and maintaining program records. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field and experience with similar programs are preferred. The pay range is $17.78 - $20.19 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience working with youth and conducting workshops.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation required.
• Ability to obtain an Identity Verified Print Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program curricula.
• Serve number of participants to meet program goals.
• Collaborate with Arizona Department of Health Services contractors.

Skills

Experience working with youth

Effective communication

Time management

Building relationships

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in public health or social work

Job description

Friendly House, Inc., is a 501(c) 3 non-profit agency located in Phoenix, Arizona whose primary function is to provide a variety of educational and social service programming aimed at addressing the needs of low-income individuals and families, vulnerable populations and diverse communities. Additionally, Friendly House operates a charter school, Academia del Pueblo, with the mission to provide an academic environment which promotes a culture of high expectations to students from diverse cultures. Friendly House was organized in 1920 as the Phoenix Americanization Committee by a group of Phoenix citizens with the assistance of the United States Department of Education. In our 100-year history, the work of Friendly House has resulted in building resilient communities that are helping to spur economic development, stabilize neighborhoods and revitalize our city.

Position Summary

The purpose of the facilitator is to deliver evidence-based curricula to youth in school and community-based sites. The facilitator will implement and deliver programming funded by the Arizona Department of Health Services that provides abstinence and contraception education to youth. In addition, the facilitator is responsible for creating and fostering relationships with new sites and implementing program and curricula with fidelity.

Pay range: $17.78 - $20.19 USD per hour

About You

• You are someone who enjoys leading the conversation
• You like working at a faster than average pace and can provide detailed and efficient work
• You like working with and through others and are comfortable building and maintaining relationships
• You are an effective communicator who can stimulate and motivate others while being aware of and responsive of individuals needs
• You possess a sense of urgency and can work independently but able to follow company standards

Job Qualifications

• Minimum High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1 year of experience working with youth and conducting public workshops/trainings/classes. (Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered)
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have reliable transportation.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an (IVP) “Identity Verified Print” Fingerprint Clearance Card and be in good standing with the AZ Department of Public Safety.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or related field.
• Experience delivering teen pregnancy prevention programs
• 3 years of experience working with youth and conducting public workshops/trainings/classes.
• Curricula for youth: Wyman Teen Outreach Program, Love Notes Evidence Based Program, Making Proud Choices, Positive Prevention Plus, Be Proud! Be Responsible!, Cuidate, Promoting Health Among Teens
• Ability to develop and foster positive and professional relationships with youth
• Knowledge of facilitation and training engagement with youth and adults
• Possess strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively outreach to parents and community sites to secure implementation sites
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)

Responsibilities

• Delivery of the Arizona Department of Health Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program utilizing ADHS TPP approved curricula.
• Responsible for serving number of participants to ensure program goals are being met as required per our grant.
• Initiate and contribute to internal collaboration efforts within the Family Services Department.
• Collaborate with other Arizona Department of Health Services contractors to build relationships and strengthen community network.
• Provide follow‑up contact with participants to ensure participation and attendance.
• Attend individual and group supervised meetings to discuss programmatic goals, updates, and field challenges.
• Attend community meetings, events, and workshops for purposes of program outreach and networking.
• Ensure that program data pertaining to participants and incentives is accurately entered in a timely manner in each respective database platform (i.e., ADHS SharePoint, Wyman Connect, internal data tracking systems).
• Responsible for maintaining records up to date and provide necessary information needed for the completion and submittal of reports outlined in the Due Dates and Deliverables ADHS document (i.e., monthly, quarterly, annual reports).
• Secure documents in a locked cabinet to ensure confidentiality.
• Meet and coordinate with collaborative partners to plan most effective timeline for program delivery.
• Establish new partnerships and maintain relationships with existing community partners.
• Comply with mandatory curricula training requirements and participate in additional professional development opportunities (may include outside of Maricopa County).