What are the responsibilities and job description for the Strengthening Families Facilitator Sub-Relief position at Mount Rogers Community Services Board?
Job Description
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JOB SUMMARY:
The Strengthening Families (SF) Facilitator Bilingual implements the evidence-based Strengthening Families Program. Services include facilitating the evidence-based curriculum groups for parents and children, conducting evaluation, and initiating follow-up with participants to assure they are achieving group objectives. This program runs in 14-week cycles, each cycle targets a different demographic.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for implementing the Strengthening Families Program (SFP) curriculum and activities as written by the program developer.
- Facilitate weekly group sessions at community site.
- Prepare materials for weekly group sessions to assure implementation of SFP model.
- Assist in site set up for parent and children’s groups.
- Participate in weekly debriefing sessions with other group leaders to assure model fidelity, resolve problems and issues, and promote on-going program quality.
- Responsible for maintaining a safe environment with appropriate activities for children of families participating in the SFP.
- Assist with evaluation component.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and staff development activities, as required.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Must attend the SFP train-the-trainer workshop to obtain facilitator certification within one (1) month of employment.
- Perform other such duties as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Knowledge regarding child development, parenting skills, behavior management, and group dynamics.
- Ability to be a positive role model to families.
- Ability to facilitate groups of parents and/or children.
- Exhibit organizational and writing ability to facilitate the maintenance of accurate and complete records.
- Skill in working effectively with young people.
- Knowledge and skills regarding needs assessment, program design, decision making, implementation and evaluation.
Job Requirements
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION REQUIRED:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field is preferred, or at-least one year of documented experience working with youth and families.
Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record required.
