Group Facilitator, Pathways 5

FORTUNE SOCIETY INC•New York, NY

63d•$33 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

Title: Group Facilitator (Pathway Home 5) Unit: Education & Employment Services Reports to: Operations Supervisor Status: Full Time; Regular, Non-Exempt Salary Range: $32.97 - $35.71 per hour [Approximately $60,000 to $65,000] Location: NYS DOCCS and NYC DOC Facilities; LIC Office Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm; Some evenings and weekends may be required Organization Overview: Fortune Society, Inc. (Fortune) has been working for over 57 years in service to our mission: to support successful reentry from incarceration and promote alternatives to incarceration, thus strengthening the fabric of our communities. The organization has evolved into one of the nation’s preeminent reentry and justice-informed service organizations, providing formerly incarcerated people with the skills and wrap-around services needed to break the cycle of crime and incarceration and to build productive lives in their communities. Fortune has grown steadily over the years to an agency with close to $90 million in annual budget with just under 600 staff. We anticipate that we will keep growing, both in size and depth of service. Fortune has a dual mission: both advocacy and service. The advocacy portion of our mission focuses on building a more just criminal legal system and reducing the barriers to reentry into society. The service side of Fortune has evolved to encompass a broad range of programs that started with employment and education and now includes a robust array of services, among them: alternatives to incarceration, supervised release, court advocacy, discharge planning within correctional facilities, licensed substance use and mental health treatment, a housing continuum ranging from emergency and transitional through permanent congregate and scattered site housing, assistance in obtaining benefits, a care management unit, HIV services, a food and nutrition program, and an arts program. Each service we provide is informed by the needs of the population we serve. Fortune currently serves approximately 14,000 people a year. Our program models are recognized, both nationally and internationally, for their quality and innovation. We have locations in Brooklyn, The Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Group Facilitator (GF) will be responsible for conducting evidence-based workforce-readiness workshops, assessing the work readiness skills of participants, providing administrative support regarding enrollments and client follow-up. The Group Facilitator will administer these workshops in both NYS Department of Corrections and Community Supervision and NYC Department of Correction facilities, as well as in the community at our main office location. Group Facilitators will also assist with conducting individual assessments to complete service plans to support with transition to community

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree from an accredited college or university in social work, psychology, counseling, human services or education preferred.
A minimum of 2 years of professional experience training, counseling, providing workforce development services, or instruction.
Skilled communicator who can liaise interdepartmentally as well as with community partners and stakeholders.
Ability to work a flexible schedule.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Outlook and Office 365.
Ability to apply skills learned from prior work experience, or formal academic training in a related subject area, to the day-to-day project activities; and demonstrate success in being participant-centered, self-motivated with excellent relationship skills.
Ability to work independently and on a team.
Ability to secure NYS DOCCS volunteer services clearance.
Experience and/or desire to work with a culturally diverse population;

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Experience with job readiness and/or cognitive behavioral curricula facilitation including Thinking for a Change, Breaking Barriers, Ready, Set, Work., Interactive Journaling, or similar curricula preferable.
Familiarity with the Fair Chance Act a plus.
We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Collaboratively work with team (including DOCCS personnel) and management to implement innovative and engaging interdisciplinary, interactive, and experiential learning activities in the workshops, including job readiness skills and life skills related to the development and enhancement of pre-employment competencies.
Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to adapt to program changes as needed. Willing to travel to correctional facilities at own expense.
Conduct cognitive behavioral interventions as prescribed by cognitive behavioral curricula in adherence with the program model.
Conduct activities to improve motivation and communication skills of job-seeking participants.
Monitor, report, and document participants’ attendance, progress towards goals, and overall class performance.
Engage in regular participant case conferences and planning meetings with staff.
Notify supervisor of participant-specific or program issues and problems regarding the soft skills training program or participant transition.
Assist with orientation, screening, assessments, mock interviews, retention, client follow up, recruitment and job development activities.
Collaboratively work with volunteers to support mock interviews.
Maintains both physical and digital copies of all participant worksheets and attendance.
Complete all necessary documentation and input data into case management database in a timely manner.
Collaborate with internal departments as needed.
Attend and participate in all necessary meetings, conferences, and training.
Engage in clients own ongoing professional development.
Performs other duties as assigned.