Group Facilitator - Raices

About Us:

With a rich legacy spanning 125 years, MNC (Mission Neighborhood Centers) has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of San Francisco’s communities.

Our 14 campuses work tirelessly to uplift low-income seniors, youth, and families. At MNC, we believe in the power of supporting individuals through every life phase, contributing to the overall well-being of families.

Position: Group Facilitator - RAICES

Responsibilities

As a Group Facilitator for our Mission Girls Violence Prevention Program, you will play a pivotal role in coordinating and managing a violence prevention and peer counseling program for young women aged 8-24. Your primary functions include:

Primary Functions

• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate gender specific workshops, recreation and enrichment activities of the on-site and off-site RAICES violence prevention program in accordance with contract regulations.

• Prepare and submit accurate reports as required by program, including monthly program report to funding sources (DCYF, DOSW) and the collection of evaluation and demographic data. 
• Develop curriculum on gender specific topics including violence prevention for girls.
• Supervise, evaluate and provide leadership development to peer educators, youth workers, interns and volunteers involved in the Mission Girls Program.
• Plan and implement project-based learning and experiential outings and activities to enhance participants learning and skill development. 
• Support a program environment that is learner centered, promotes a sense of physical and emotional safety.
• Support positive relationships between staff and program participants, and between participants and their peers.
• Perform on-going program assessment and evaluation, participate in agency planning.
• Assist in development and implementation of an outreach plan to schools and community agencies in order to schedule and coordinate Mission Girls violence prevention girls group and activities at these sites
• Act as liaison with school, community, public agencies and parents/guardians of participants.
• Supervise, evaluate and provide leadership development to youth workers, interns and volunteers involved in the program.
• Assist in registration and orientation process for participants and parents.
• Provide individual follow-up services and information and referrals to clients as needed and to other MNC youth services and community services.

Secondary Functions

• Collaborate in the planning and production of community events. 
• Recruit in kind service providers to implement gender specific activities, cultural enrichment, health and wellness, youth leadership, and other enrichment activities within the program.

• Advocate for participant needs, providing referral information, when appropriate to internal and external services based on individual participant needs. Provide individual follow-up services to clients as needed.
• Collaborate with community to coordinate enrichment services.
• Represent MNC at appropriate community forums and funder meetings/trainings; maintain superior customer service with funders, staff, collaborating agencies, parents, and participants at all times. Adequately inform, share information, and collaborate with adults.
• Maintain accurate program records and follows reporting procedures. Compile, analyze, verify and submit data according to funding schedule and guidelines.
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and as trainings are offered.
• Actively participate in the creation and implementation of a personal staff development plan striving for self-improvement.
  
• Supporting other Youth Service Programs as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Degree Required; ECE/CDEV or equivalent experience; working towards an Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development or related field.
• 2+ years’ experience facilitating groups and working with high-risk girls aged 8-17.
• Successful experience in curriculum development and implementation of youth programs.

Requirements:

• Current CA Driver’s License, auto insurance, and clean driving record.
• Current Physical Health Screening (every 2 years thereafter).
• Fingerprinting Clearance (DOJ).
• Current Immunizations (TB, Influenza, MMR, Pertussis) (must be kept current).
• Clearance Child Abuse Index.
• Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter).
• English, Spanish (preferred).

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Capacity to thrive in a multicultural team-oriented environment.

What We Offer:

• Medical (Kaiser and CCHP), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance ($50,000), FSA.
• 403b – 3% employer match.
• 15 paid sick days, 12 paid holidays, 12 paid vacation days.
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program), WADP (Working Advantage Discount Program).

If you are passionate about making a positive impact and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Please submit your resume and cover letter to jobs@mncsf.org or mario.quintanilla@mncsf.org .

MNC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Please visit our web site for additional information on our Company web-site at: www.mncsf.org

We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes diversity in the workplace with great company culture.  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider, for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.