EKT TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR

Position Title

METROPOLITAN FAMILY SERVICE EKT Family Engagement Facilitator

General Description

Metropolitan Family Service position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to complete. They are intended as a general outline of the essential work responsibilities and qualifications of the position.

Values

• We use creative and proactive problem solving to build and sustain dynamic community-based programs and quality services.
• We believe in the potential of families and individuals at all life stages and focus on prevention, wellness, and independence.
• We build strong relationships by collaborating with our funders, partners, and highly trained volunteers, always striving for an extensive commitment to diversity.

Collaboration

• Ability to work effectively in collaboration within all program areas of MFS
• Ability and commitment to work effectively within a team-dependent environment
• Ability to work and communicate with a broad range of individuals and groups

Program Implementation

• Demonstrated experience in facilitating in a classroom setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with low-income families
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
• Possesses excellent time management, prioritization and organizational skills
• Ability to effectively manage and maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to recognize and manage critical incidents within program and mandatory reporting regulations and responsibilities
• Ability and commitment to continuous quality improvements and innovation

Teamwork

• Ability to work independently and to collaborate with other MFS staff and volunteers and to model effective teamwork skills

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with designated partners in the schools
• Utilize best practices when conducting groups
• Maintain awareness of family needs and issues
• Attend training prior to facilitation start date
• Attend supervision meetings as needed
• Provide data and written reports as required or requested by supervisor
• Effectively and consistently market the organization, communicating about MFS and its programs in a way that is both compelling and on message
• Comply with Metropolitan Family Service policies and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned by SUN Site Manager, EKT Kinder Teachers and the School Principal
• Maintain positive working relationships with students, families, school staff, and custodians
• Work within school and agency policies. Protect student and family confidentiality

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate and utilize active listening skills and utilize problem-solving and goal-setting with participants
• Experience in facilitation of curriculums
• Demonstrated experience working in providing direct service to diverse clientele

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to demonstrate and utilize active listening skills and utilize problem-solving and goal-setting with participants
• Experience in facilitation of curriculums
• Demonstrated experience working in providing direct service to diverse clientele

Education And Experience Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be legally able to work in the United States (documentation will be required for I-9 form)
• Experience with parenting education curriculums and/or facilitating groups
• Fluency and ability to communicate effectively in English
• Spanish speaking, reading and writing skills are a plus

Compensation

$30.00 per hr.

Application Instructions

Please include a letter of interest and experience and include three professional references in your online application. Applications that do not include this information will not be considered.