Part Time Program Facilitator

CJR • Waterbury, CT

2d • $23 - $23

About The Position

The Program Facilitator for the SAFE Waterbury afterschool program is a part-time, seasonal/temporary position focused on engaging at-risk youth and their families through community outreach and educational activities. The position works 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and concludes when the school year ends. The rate of pay is $23.00 per hour. CJR hopes a permanent position may be available after the season ends.

The facilitator coordinates program activities, maintains attendance and student demographic records, and works with students and parents to support student success. The role includes facilitating and planning the job club curriculum, coordinating parent meetings and trainings, arranging job-shadowing opportunities and college tours, and helping organize celebrations and cultural events. The facilitator will occasionally use a company vehicle to pick students up from school.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Two years of experience working with at-risk youth.
• Communication proficiency.
• Collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a database of attendance and student demographics.
• Maintain daily contact with all program participants.
• Facilitate the program curriculum and job club component.
• Plan and implement lessons for the job club component.
• Ensure participants are assigned to the correct component.
• Coordinate parent meetings and trainings, including outreach to parents.
• Inform parents daily when participants are absent.
• Collect report cards and school schedules.
• Help create job-shadowing opportunities for participants.
• Organize and recruit a speakers bureau for the job club component.
• Schedule students to attend college tours they are interested in.
• Help organize special celebrations and cultural events.
• Occasionally use a company vehicle to pick students up from school.

Benefits

• Annual monetary incentives.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Company celebrations and employee recognition program.
• Employee discounts on cell phones and computers.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Qualified Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) employer.
• 10%-20% tuition discounts at many local educational institutions, including institutions listed by the CT Nonprofit Alliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level