Facilitator (FORGE)

Center for Community Alternatives • Syracuse, NY

2d

About The Position

Center for Community Alternatives (CCA) supports and builds power with people across New York State who have been affected by mass incarceration,criminalization and community disinvestment. Through a statewide network of direct services, advocacy and organizing, and by supporting the leadership of directly-impacted people, we advance civil and human rights for all New Yorkers. CCA works to build a world where everyone has what they need to thrive. Why Join the Team? At CCA,we are committed to fair transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive market-informed compensation. The successful candidate's salary is determined by the combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geography. Our goal is to continue to make CCA one of the most desirable nonprofit places at which to work, and in part, recognize the importance of work-life balance. Job Summary: Responsible for facilitating groups/workshops with curriculum fidelity to program participants in both community and jail-based settings. Ensure participant engagement and accomplishment of learning goals. Lead facilitator of Reentry Father curriculum, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBIs), work readiness workshops, and other curricula.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in delivering training or classroom education, required
• Excellent communication, writing and computer skills, required
• valid NYS Driver’s License, access to registered and insured vehicle, and transporting participants in own vehicle, required
• occasional travel to out of town/state conferences and meetings, required
• ability to gain clearance to OCCF, required
• ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT COVER LETTER WITH RESUME

Nice To Haves

• Experience in working with adults with diverse cultural backgrounds, preferred
• Lived experience, preferred
• BA/BS in public administration, health, social work, criminal justice, preferred.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish), a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver workshops to Reentry Parents increasing knowledge and skills for parental involvement, coparenting, and financial stability.
• Ensure an engaging, inclusive, and structured classroom environment for adult learners.
• Delivery of curricula will include the following tasks: preparation including familiarity with the curriculum; presenting modules; working with co-facilitators; scheduling outside presenters; pre/post evaluations to measure participant learning and collection of feedback/satisfaction surveys; individualized resume writing and job application assistance; and other necessary tasks.
• Receive training in child abuse and domestic violence prevention.
• Promote or refer participants to relevant resources.
• Follow established procedures for reporting and intervention.
• Provide coaching and feedback to participants, in partnership with Case Managers and Career Services Specialists, around engagement in programs, work readiness and evaluation of participants’ background, skills, and interests that match to potential job openings or training programs.
• Work collaboratively with Case Managers and Career Services Specialists to ensure (a) training and credential starts/completions, (b) continuing program engagement after release (c) job placements and retention or re-employment of program participants and (d) that training, placement, and retention targets are met and verified.
• Facilitate regular parent support and job retention support groups, working cooperatively with the team to ensure participant participation.
• Document participant attendance, progress, and performance through detailed record keeping and case notes.
• Distribute participant incentives in accordance with program policies and procedures.
• Occasionally assist with outreach, recruitment, program eligibility assessment, orientation, and enrollment of participants.
• County Correctional Facility (OCCF). Develop strong working relationships with OCCF staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, case conferencing and program evaluations.
• Participate in in-service and outside training, as approved by supervisor and/or as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year
• 20 days of earned time off (ETO) for full-time staff, with the ability to use it after 90-days of employment. Time off is earned starting on your first day.
• 7 days of paid sick time
• 100% paid family leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees