Facilitator - Safe 2B-You & Me

Who We Need

The Safe 2B-You & Me Facilitator is responsible for facilitating programming, coordinating youth learning opportunities and providing overall support for participants enrolled in the program.

What You Get

Starting Base Pay: $23.10

Hours: 35 hours - Monday-Friday

Primary Duties / Responsibilities

Benefits offered to those who meet eligibility requirements

• Facilitates the delivery of the Safe 2B-You & Me Program services in both Pinellas & Manatee counties.
• Presents evidence-based curricula to youth educating them on healthy relationships in a variety of settings.
• Actively participates in the recruitment of youth.
• Becomes trained and certified in chosen program curricula.
• Administers and/or facilitates lessons in accordance with the chosen program curriculum.
• Maintains curriculum integrity and fidelity to program model.
• Assists in developing a work plan for the program and follows the plan under the direction of the Program Supervisor.
• Provides continuing contact support to designated program participants through email, phone calls and personal interaction.
• Maintains contact, attendance, and referral information for each participant in an individual participant file.
• Provides and facilitates inter-agency and community referrals, case management, and client advocacy based on individualized needs.
• Maintains curricula integrity and fidelity to the program model.
• Must be trained in the federal database nFORM and maintain a working knowledge to include any updates.
• Maintain clear and concise records related to program fidelity and data collection and provides information in a timely manner or as requested.
• Documents, records, and files all classroom attendance both on paper and electronically as required and within a period of 24 hours of participant interaction.
• Facilitates planning of Safe 2B-You & Me sessions through participation in staff meetings.
• Maintains healthy and appropriate relationships with program participants, focusing on safety, support, interaction and engagement.
• Participates in program evaluation and continual quality improvement activities, including use of participant surveys and completion of online facilitator surveys.
• Maintains working relationships with partner agencies, community groups, and referral sources.
• Adheres to the team-based approach used in the program.
• Acts as liaison with agency partners as assigned, assisting in developing new opportunities to expand program.
• Facilitates the data management system for assigned area; becomes trained in all procedures related to data management.
• Engages in quarterly review process and other ongoing quality improvement measures to assess program performance and to ensure all contractual goals are met and required outcomes are obtained.
• Submits weekly case notes and monthly reports to supervisor.
• Assists supervisor in producing overall monthly, quarterly, and semi-annual reports.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  
  

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services field.
• Two years' experience dealing directly with youth or young adults.
• Experience in curriculum planning, classroom and behavior management/instruction.
• Knowledge of community services.
• Possess excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and time management skills.
• Must be able to work with youth and young adults in detention centers, Pinellas and Manatee County Corrections, and individuals with problematic sexual behaviors.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of various cultural and ethnic backgrounds to include minority populations.
• Must demonstrate awareness and acceptance of cultural differences of clients, staff and community contacts.
• Must demonstrate awareness acceptance, and willingness to work with the LGBTQ population.
• Utilizes approaches that focus on youth development and trauma informed care/harm reduction perspective.
• Must have a clear driving record, valid driver's license, and current automobile insurance.
• Possess a personal cellular phone for use in accordance with agency policy and procedures.
• Background compliant with requirements of the Department of Juvenile Justice.