Facilitator - Heart Grant

Saint Francis Ministries • Amarillo, TX

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Facilitator organizes and facilitates classes provided by the Community Outreach Program.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• First Aid/CPR
• Must be 21 years of age
• Must pass a drug screening
• FBI Fingerprint Check
• Submit to a Criminal History and DFPS History Check
• Pass a Centralized Background Check through the Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary
• Must have valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Mandated reporter
• Receives training in trauma informed practice and incorporates knowledge in day-to-day practice
• Ability to work with minimal direct supervision
• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Consistently exercises discretion and independent judgment in performance of duties in conformance with applicable policies, procedures, statutes, rules and regulations
• Ability to travel
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of child and adolescent development
• Understanding of family centered practice
• Must be a team player
• Handles multiple priorities.
• Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position
• Manage emotions and can make decisions under pressure
• Manage stress appropriately
• Works alone effectively
• Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment
• Understands and practices Universal Precautions

Responsibilities

• Prepared in advance on a weekly basis for each session, maintains a positive attitude and operates from a strengths perspective when working with other staff and participants
• Ensure meeting sites are set up, lesson materials are available
• Reports unusual family needs and concerns to the Program Manager/Director in a timely manner
• Ensure that documentation and all requested paperwork is submitted on time
• Serve as class facilitator for classes both in-person and virtually, including our jail program if applicable
• Document all communication with clients in progress reports as well as nForm
• Assist making, uploading, sending, certificates and welcome packets
• Completion of entrance and exit surveys with clients
• Complete makeup with clients if they miss class
• Implements SFM policies and follows directives as required. Follows and adheres to all pertinent SFM Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and contractual terms
• Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures
• Reports on unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels
• Ensures clients’ rights are protected
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED