This position acts as Site Coordinator for weekly Strengthening Families Program (SFP) and oversees the operation of the Strengthening Families Group programming; ensures that the program runs smoothly including ordering food and supplies/materials and creating a welcoming and safe environment for families in alignment with BSCSs policies and procedures This position provides coverage for group facilitation when needed. The Site Coordinator works with the Program Coordinator to support the Prevention in Early Childhood Program (PEC) and assists the Program Coordinator in the implementation of the PEC.
What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...
Provide weekly oversight for the Strengthening Families Program including directing staff and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
Provide leadership during SFP
Ensure that supplies and materials (including food) are ready to be used by group facilitators
Serve as a go-to person during SFP and be responsible for communication with families between sessions
Provide coverage for group facilitation
Familiar with SFP programming and participate in training to become a SFP facilitator
Provide support with SFP implementation ensuring the program is implemented with fidelity and in alignment with CLAS standards
Familiar with Strategic Prevention Framework
Assist Program Coordinator with recruiting and onboarding SFP participants
Assist with data collection and program evaluation
Maintain partnership with referral resources
Maintain a strong connection with group participants
Keep accurate record of group programming and ensures that goals and objectives are reached during the weekly sessions.
Provide support to Program Coordinator in daily operation of the Prevention in Early Childhood Program i.e. support with community outreach administrative duties organizing planning creating marketing materials etc.
Schedule: Part Time; 20 hours per week. Flexible Schedule
One year experience working with families and in early childhood with associate degree or high school diploma or equivalent
Experience implementing evidence-based group programming in alignment with culturally and linguistically appropriate standards
Good understanding of group dynamics
Has knowledge of local resources for Social Determinants of Health and is able to support group participants when needed
Proficient in communication and technology (e-mail writing skills cell phones Microsoft Suites: Word Excel Forms PowerPoint etc.)
Has strong organizational and communication skills
Language capacity is highly desirable
Experience working with diverse populations able to work independently as part of the team
Must complete the two day strengthening families program group leader facilitator training
Ability to maintain records and to keep records and information in a confidential manner
Bay State Community Services is committed to diversity inclusion and social justice. We are committed to providing an environment free from harassment of any kind and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity and inclusion and social justice is an action and as such seeks to operationalize policies procedures and systems that support a talented and diverse workforce.
Required Experience:
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