DOJ Facilitator

Fathers & Families Support Center•Saint Louis, MO

33d•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 is 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Facilitate/administer the FFSC curriculum and expand knowledge in a classroom setting.
The administration of and electronic database entry of class attendance of each participant.
Assists clients with personal and professional development.
Have 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 monthly reporting.
Develop and maintain a network of community and social service agencies to use as resources for.
Markets the program throughout the community, e.g., TV, radio, newsletters, and newspapers.
May travel to multiple locations and/or work alternate sites.
Makes follow-up phone calls to potential and past clients and perform case management as needed.
Attend community fairs, local events, requires recruitment and community engagement.
Attend all internal and community meetings as needed.