Facilitator

Description of this role

The Facilitator is responsible for administering the FFSC curriculum to fathers in the program, completing an assessment of each father, facilitating group/individual sessions and scheduling, and maintaining a calendar of events for each 6-week session.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

• Facilitate/administer the FFSC curriculum and expand knowledge in the FFSC classroom and the Father’s Rap session.
• The administration of and electronic database entry of class attendance by each participant.
• Affords assistance to clients with personal and professional development.
• Has an awareness of the personal needs of clients and makes referrals as necessary to fulfill basic needs.
• Weekly monitoring of case management for clients.
• Facilitates all scheduled classroom activities and completion of client monthly reporting.
• Develops and maintains a network of community and social service agencies to use as resources for FFSC.
• Marks the program throughout the community, e.g., TV, radio, newsletters, and newspapers.
• Makes personal/home visits as necessary. May travel to multiple locations and/or work alternate sites.
• Makes follow-up phone calls to potential and past clients and performs case management as needed.
• Presents curriculum-based information to community program participants.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends and participates in team and staff meetings.
• Attends bonding activities to observe parents interact with children.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be knowledgeable of current issues affecting families.
• Must be able to empathize with clients and have a desire to work to meet FFSC’s goals and mission.
• Must understand and practice the NASW code of ethics.
• Must be able to utilize agency and community resources to meet goals.
• Must be able to present curriculum-based material to large and small groups.
• Must be team oriented and be able to work independently and multitask.
• Must be familiar with MS Office Suite and have a general knowledge of legislation affecting fathers.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Must have a high school diploma or GED, Associates Degree preferred.
• Must have competence in working with men and women who need direction as it relates to parenting issues.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and have a reliable, insured vehicle.

What FFSC has to offer

• Competitive pay based on experience; 401k plan with 6% employer match.
• 95% Employer paid medical; partial payment towards qualified dependents coverage; FSA/HSA options.
• Low-rate Dental & Vision coverage; employer paid Life Insurance, STD/LTD plus buy up options.
• Generous PTO package with 14 paid holidays; flexible work/life balance.
• Discount program, additional voluntary benefits, partial cell phone reimbursement, and paid mileage.
• An annual staff retreat and an opportunity to be a part of a fantastic mission driven agency.

Pay Range

$38,000 - $42,000 per hour