DOJ Facilitator

Fathers & Families Support Center•Saint Louis, MO

12d•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is part of a Department of Justice project working with the re-entry population and ex-offenders, with the workplace located inside a transitional facility for those under the supervision of the MO Department of Corrections. The Facilitator will also be responsible for electronic database entry of class attendance, assisting clients with personal and professional development, making referrals to fulfill basic needs, weekly monitoring of case management for clients, facilitating all scheduled classroom activities, completing monthly reporting, developing and maintaining a network of community and social service agencies, marketing the program, potentially traveling to multiple locations, making follow-up phone calls, performing case management as needed, and attending community fairs, local events, internal meetings, and community meetings.

Requirements

Must be culturally competent and have deep understanding of working with the re-entry/ex-offenders.
Ability to create strong relationships with participants.
Knowledge of evidence-based reentry practices.
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.
Must be able to work independently and multitask.
Must be familiar with MS Office Suite.
Must have a general knowledge of legislation affecting fathers.
Must have a high school diploma or GED.
Must have competence in working with men who need direction as it relates to parenting issues.
Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license.
Must have a reliable, insured vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate/administer the FFSC curriculum and expand knowledge in a classroom setting.
Enter class attendance of each participant into an electronic database.
Assist clients with personal and professional development.
Make referrals as necessary to fulfill basic needs.
Monitor case management for clients weekly.
Facilitate all scheduled classroom activities and complete monthly reporting.
Develop and maintain a network of community and social service agencies.
Market the program throughout the community (e.g., TV, radio, newsletters, newspapers).
Travel to multiple locations and/or work alternate sites.
Make follow-up phone calls to potential and past clients.
Perform case management as needed.
Attend community fairs and local events.
Engage in recruitment and community engagement.
Attend all internal and community meetings as needed.