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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under CFR's Prevention Programs Youth (PPY), Guy Talk is a sexual risk avoidance education program in Pima County that that teaches youth participants the benefits of making healthy decisions in regards to relationships, sexual values, risky sexual behaviors, STI/pregnancy prevention, and drugs & alcohol–and their impact on relationships. Additionally, youth gain an understanding of how socio-culture, family and life influence financial and educational behavior and decisions. Youth learn new insights to improve relationships, while also developing leadership, self-regulation, and communication skills that will assist them in preparing for their future.
This position includes curriculum facilitation, administrative support, and outreach and recruitment. Candidate will facilitate interactive learning, following evidence-based program curriculum to fidelity (virtually and in-person), and completing assessments and reports. The facilitator will create and maintain partnerships with local organizations/schools in order to implement programming in the schools and community. Participants include youth, parents/caregivers, and professionals who have voluntarily enrolled in prevention programming, which is offered throughout the year in a variety of settings. Facilitators receive training and ongoing support, skill-building and best practice training with other programs in the Prevention Programs for Youth department. Candidate will perform outreach to partner agencies, sites, and schools. Candidate will provide administrative support to the program director and program staff. Duties entail clerical and administrative support, and project-based functions including arranging meetings, handling information requests, preparing reports, workshop recruitment, ordering program materials and supplies and corresponding with clients. The position also supports the development and coordination of the program.
SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Facilitates classes and workshops utilizing evidence-based program curriculum and activities with a strong emphasis on program fidelity.
- Creates a safe, inclusive, welcoming, and supportive environment for both youth and adults while using a trauma-informed approach.
- Provides accurate and age-appropriate responses to participant questions.
- Offers participants the opportunity to ask questions during breaks and after sessions.
- Responsible for planning, promoting, and directing a schedule of activities for weekly sessions.
- Leads and instructs activities.
- Completes necessary paperwork and turns it in on time.
- Provides ongoing administrative support to the Program Director and program staff including preparing and editing presentations, analyzing and compiling data, and creating reports.
- Schedules and coordinates meetings and events including notification of attendees, preparing and distributing agendas, securing facilities, and ordering food and supplies when needed.
- Develop and implement an outreach plan to recruit participants according to specific goals
- Assist Project Manager with the recruitment of new program sites.
- Respond to incoming calls related to program referrals and coordination.
- Refer and track youth and families to community support and treatment services
- Reports problems and recommends actions to the Program Director.
- Maintains safety and discipline of the participants during the program.
- Supervises and cares for equipment.
- Documents incidents as needed.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of program participants.
- Prepares the meeting room for the session and restores the room at the conclusion of the session.
- Informs program coordinator of needed supplies.
- Obtains required training in curriculum, data collection and other identified opportunities.
- Contributes to the program by sharing best practices and successful approaches.
- Assists the Program Director, in building and maintaining relationships in the community.
- Participates in community events, activities, and conferences, as needed.
- Provide support with recruitment, tabling and attending recruitment opportunities as needed.
- Attends and participates in scheduled staff meetings, team meetings, and training.
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Some evening and weekend hours required.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least 1 year directly related experience working directly with youth as equivalence.
- At least 1-year experience as a group facilitator and working knowledge of classroom management techniques preferably working with both adults and youth.
- Knowledge of sexual health, trauma informed approaches, positive youth development, youth-friendly referrals, classroom management, LGBTQ Inclusivity, Mandatory Reporting, and other components critical to providing a safe and supportive environment for youth preferred.
- Knowledge of adolescent development and effective prevention strategies in the fields of suicide, substance use, school dropout, and violence including bullying preferred.
- Excellent communication and writing skills. Exercises discretion in acquiring and disseminating confidential and proprietary information.
- Strong interpersonal skills including ability to effectively work with the general public, clients and staff.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and working knowledge of database management systems.
- Excellent organization skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
- Ability to work with people from various cultural backgrounds.
- Adheres to agency policies and procedures.
- Meets department performance/productivity standards.
- Must be able to be certified in CPR/First Aid.
- Must have a valid driver's license, clean MVR report, insurance and vehicle and no more than 2 moving violations in the past 39 months.
- Must be eligible and able to obtain a Class 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Consistent with CDC’s new streamlined guidance, the Safer Federal Workforce determined COVID-19 workplace safety protocols will not vary based on vaccination status or otherwise depend on vaccination information. Due to this determination, requiring, requesting, or collecting vaccination status information is suspended. For current status of the COVID-19 vaccine requirement and/or questions, please contact Human Resources at humanresources@cfraz.org.
ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Office and facility-based work with frequent sitting, standing, writing and computer usage.
- Must be able to climb stairs and move through a facility.
- Moderate reaching, bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
The nature of the position involves a fast-paced working environment with multitasking of many different duties and tasks. General daily priorities may change at a moment’s notice and the position requires quick response time and flexibility.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Any offer of employment is contingent upon drug tests and fingerprint clearance.
The nature of the position involves a fast-paced working environment with multitasking of many different duties and tasks. General daily priorities may change at a moment's notice and the position requires quick response time and flexibility.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Child & Family Resources is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because it makes us stronger as a whole. For more information, visit: https://www.childfamilyresources.org/edi.
About Child & Family Resources:
At Child & Family Resources, nothing is more important to us than healthy, happy children. We believe that educated parents and a wealth of resources are crucial to a child’s success, confidence, and development. Our team is committed to offering accessible programming that helps parents be the best they can be and allows children to thrive. We have offices in 13 locations throughout Arizona.When you work at Child & Family Resources, you’ll have an opportunity every day to improve the lives of those around you. The teams at our offices throughout Arizona are made up of diverse individuals that reflect their community and are dedicated to helping others. Whether you’re looking for part-time employment or a full-time position, find your home with us. You can make a difference!
