Bilingual Program Facilitator (SpanishEnglish), Western MA Region
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Job Location:
Holyoke, CO - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 51 - 51
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Families First Overview
Families First () is a nonprofit organization that partners with parents to amplify their power so they can positively impact the lives of children and communities through our groundbreaking programs. Our vision is that:
Every parent is strong and supported.
Every community benefits from the power of parents.
Every child is thriving and resilient.
Families First programs consist of:
The Power of Parenting program: Provides parenting workshops and support for parents of children between birth and age eight. This program consists of 12 interactive sessions that bring parents life experiences to the center.
The Ripple program: Brings parents lived experiences raising children in the community to advise the institutions and policies that are most important in childrens lives. The program includes the Parent Leadership Series six training sessions that help parents strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills.
Position Overview
Families First is seeking per diem facilitators to run our Power of Parenting and Parent Leadership Series throughout Massachusetts (virtually) and select programs in-person in the Western MA area such as Springfield Holyoke and Chicopee. Families First Program Facilitators have previous experience working with adult learners from a wide range of backgrounds and are skilled at leading interactive workshops.
Program Facilitators focusing on the Power of Parenting typically have knowledge of Family Studies Child Development Psychology and Social Work. Each Power of Parenting program consists of twelve sessions either virtual or in-person. Virtual sessions are 75 minutes and in-person sessions are 90 minutes.
Program Facilitators focusing on the Parent Leadership Series typically have knowledge of Family Engagement Leadership Advocacy and Project Management. The Parent Leadership Series consists of six virtual 2-hour sessions.
Both programs sessions are held once or twice per week during the daytime evening or weekend hours depending on the scheduled program.
Curriculum guides handouts and slide shows are prepared developed and regularly updated by Families Firsts support staff.
Additional opportunities for Program Facilitators may arise such as participating in organizational opportunities or initiatives.
This position reports to the Senior Director of Programs.
Essential Job Functions
- Lead interactive Power of Parenting sessions with a diverse group of parents on a variety of topics including but not limited to early childhood development early literacy self-care and stress management positive discipline parenting styles etc.
- Lead interactive Parent Leadership Series sessions with topics such as mentoring leadership community engagement and project management.
- For each program communicate with Families First staff and parent leader who supports during the program.
- For virtual programs deliver programs virtually which includes:
- Navigating virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom
- Hosting virtual meetings (admitting participants creating breakout rooms muting/unmuting participants sharing presentations interacting with the chat creating polls etc.)
- For in-person programs deliver programs on-site in a variety of settings including schools early learning centers community centers and housing developments.
- Attend a minimum of two virtual Program Facilitator meetings per year (held on Saturday mornings) and additional meetings or trainings requested or offered throughout the year
Qualifications
- Bilingual in Spanish/English required
- Knowledge of child development for Power of Parenting programs and knowledge of project management advocacy and family engagement for the Ripple program
- 2 years experience facilitating interactive and engaging workshops for adult learners
- 2 years experience working with parents/caregivers or families
- Strong facilitation skills
- Cultural competence and experience working in culturally diverse environments
- Comfort with using the technology and software required to facilitate virtual and in-person sessions
- Ability to travel in Western MA area when facilitating in-person program(s)
Pay Rate & Benefits
- Starting rate of $51.50/hour for program session facilitation prep time meetings and trainings (other opportunities may be offered at a different hourly rate)
- Guidance support and participation in a community of peers
- Access to materials from Families First
- Opportunities to participate in other Families First projects or initiatives when available
Families First is an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race color citizenship religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran or reservist status or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- Experience Working With Students
- Communication skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Adult Education
- Meeting Facilitation
- Calculus
- LMS
- Teaching
- Training & Development
- Exercise Planning
- Remedy
About Company
Families First is a vibrant place to work, and we pride ourselves in offering a multitude of exciting development opportunities for each member of our team. Our diverse and skilled staff members find a great deal of meaning and fulfillment in their work, and many have been with the or ... View more
