Part-Time Program Facilitator (6-12 hours a week)

Prevention Works, Inc. (PW) is a non-profit health education organization with a mission to transform our community by improving the quality of life for all. The Program Facilitator is responsible for delivering and facilitating, and/or assisting with the facilitation of our current prevention programs in schools to youth 9 -17 years old, while maintaining accurate, complete records of programs and projects. The Program Facilitator position is Part-Time, approximately 6 - 12 hours per week when programs are in session. Sessions follow the school year with some summer programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitation

• Facilitate prevention programs to youth and families with program fidelity, properly implementing evidence-based programming and ensuring that program objectives are effectively met with good engagement and participation.
• Prepare and organize materials, supplies and other related documents for prevention programs.
• Assist PW team with developing new or revising current materials and documents related to prevention programs as needed.
• Maintain communication with Program Managers regarding progress of programs at each site.
• Maintain accurate, complete records of programs and projects, including program attendance sheets, participant surveys, and program reports.
• Responsible for gathering program highlights (success stories, testimonials, and program results) with program partners, Program Facilitators, and participants.

Engaging Partnerships

• Effectively communicate with partners regarding program progress, issues that need to be addressed and commitment to shared priorities.
• Responsible for maintaining collaborative relationships with program partners.

Other

• Model professional, responsible behavior when representing PW.
• Maintain confidentiality and respect PW resources.
• Other duties as assigned which are consistent with the goals of PW.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year of college coursework or relevant work experience. 
• Experience teaching or presenting to youth and families is preferred, along with experience with diverse populations.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND OTHER COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to present information and interact effectively in a classroom setting with comfort level presenting to youth and families.
• Computer and internet experience required (Microsoft Word, Excel, Google and Zoom).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and follow through on tasks and projects.
• Ability to work successfully both individually and in a team environment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and be accountable for them, involving others when appropriate.
• Embrace and demonstrate an understanding of the mission and vision of PW and support organizational decisions.
• Ability to maintain an open mind and to recognize and embrace cultural differences.
• Ability to foster a non-judgmental environment and develop genuine connections, new thinking, and collaboration, while communicating unbiased responses with youth and adults.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regular standing, walking, crouching, bending, pushing, or pulling, and climbing stairs with ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to work proficiently with computers and other office equipment and to use fine motor hand skills.
• Understand, speak, read, and write fluent English
• Ability to communicate verbally and to accurately hear, with hearing correction

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation to all assigned work locations.
• Meet requirements for the Background Check.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required for the program schedule.

Hours: The Program Facilitator position is Part-Time, approximately 6 - 12 hours per week when programs are in session. Sessions follow the school year with some summer programs.

Location: Kalamazoo, MI.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19