Educational Skills Facilitator

SAFER FOUNDATION • Mount Sterling Township, IL

80d

About The Position

The Educational Skills Facilitator will be a part of a multidisciplinary team of staff providing employment and wraparound supports to individuals who have arrest and/or conviction records primarily residing in IDOC location of Mt/Sterling IL. Quincy IL reduce recidivism, and restore communities. This position is responsible for facilitating a wide variety of group sessions concerning a variety of topics, including, but not limited to: job readiness, trauma, coping skills, digital literacy, and basic skills designed to reflect the needs of the clients seeking to obtain employment or otherwise improve their current circumstance with the help of Safer Foundation programs and services. The facilitator will receive referrals from the multidisciplinary team and will enroll clients in classes and coordinate with the referring staff person on participation and progress. This role will be flexible and client-centered, adjusting curriculums, plans, and approaches to the presenting needs of the clients or environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• A minimum of 1 years’ experience working at a social service organization or behavioral health provider as a group facilitator.
• Knowledge of group dynamics, group safety and expertise to facilitate groups.
• Experience facilitating groups concerning job readiness, CBT, and related topics with a similar population is desired.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in the Belmont-Cragin community with low-income individuals and/or families.
• Previous experience performing crisis intervention for a high-needs population.
• Experience using an electronic health record system and/or case management system.
• Individuals with criminal records and other lived experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Promptly respond to referrals from Safer staff of clients recommended for group classes.
• Ensure referral to enrollment metrics are met including a 24-72 hour enrollment from time of referral.
• Screen referred clients for technology needs and make recommendations for such clients to be able to attend virtual or in person classes.
• Utilize Safer Skills Training Curriculums and other evidenced-based curricula to assemble a customized group plan and schedule.
• Implement one-off groups as situational topics arise.
• Coordinate with the team by participating in staffings, trouble-shooting issues, reporting on progress, and highlighting successes.
• Identify guest speakers as appropriate to attend group sessions with consultation from the Program Manager and Clinical Operations Director.
• Participate in occasional team-based outreach events as directed by the Program Manager.
• Communicate with the public during outreach activities representing Safer Foundation and services.
• Document class schedules in the agency’s electronic record system.
• Monitor attendance and report back to referring staff person for no-shows.
• Promptly issue certificates for clients that complete recommended group sessions.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – Care for you and eligible family members.
• Dental Insurance – Individual coverage 100% paid by Safer.
• Vision – Low-cost co-pays for in-network exam, frames & contacts.
• Life Insurance – Basic Life (equal to 1.5 times your salary) 100% paid by Safer.
• 403b Retirement Plan – Generous Company match to help you save more.
• Vacation days and Company Holidays (more than industry standard).
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Benefits such as Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, & Travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees