Group Facilitator, Pathways 5

FORTUNE SOCIETY INC•New York, NY

2d•$33 - $36

About The Position

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.
Willing to travel to correctional facilities that can be two to three hours away from New York City at own expense
Experience and/or desire to work with a culturally diverse population; and
We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus.

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.

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.