Facilitator Lead - Parenting Division

The Facilitator Lead will coordinate and collaborate with caregivers and families, employees of Miami Dade County Public Schools and Broward County Public Schools and community-based organizations. He/she is responsible for establishing partnerships with schools and organizations, overseeing the preparation and curriculum outlines, the coordination of meetings spaces for group trainings, meetings, with parents, families, and caregivers for evidence-based parent workshops. The Facilitator Lead also assists Program Manager with completing reports for funders, will handle complex issues, and provides coaching, and/or mentoring to subordinate groups.

Competencies: Ability to work and be part of a team. Ability to develop and mentor other staff reporting to him/her. Decision making skills. Oral and written communication skills. Ability to positively influence others. Problem/situation Analysis. Ability to meet deadlines. Mathematical skills. Accounting skills. Organizational skills. Project Management skills. Planning skills. Ability to prioritize tasks. Creativity skills.

This is a 40 hour position

Job Responsibilities:

• Review assigned contracts periodically to ensure contract compliance is being met.Monitor contract deliverables/outcomes and report to Program Manager
• Create and submit program reporting as required by funders.
• Ensure that direct reports are trained and receive professional development training annually.
• Assist in implementing mandated curricula as stated in agency contract agreement as needed.
• Adhere to agency-wide and funder training requirements are met to ensure program fidelity.
• Oversee the collection of program data, ensuring accuracy of program reports.
• Ensures that the desired number of participants and services are performed for Raising the BAR.
• Identify and secure sites to serve Miami Dade and Broward County Public Schools, private schools, community organizations and other special programs in the community.
• Assist facilitators as needed in the implementation of educational sessions or additional positive parenting courses and activities.
• Assist in the preparation of community events.
• Communicate and advocate effectively for positive health behaviors among participants.
• Monitor and assess participants that may need referral services, as needed.
• Regularly checks and sends correspondence as needed via email and or project management system.
• Commute in a timely manner to assigned job sites as required.
• Attend all required agency-wide and individual staff meetings and/or trainings (locally and nationally).
• Responsibly represent the agency with a high standard of professionalism.
• Complete any required training before the deadline (as provided by the onboarding process or your direct supervisor upon hire).
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• BA preferably in communications, public relations, education, administration, or a similar discipline.
• English language is required (can read, write and speak fluently).
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a type of facilitator or experience teaching parents.
• Excellent self-starter and must be self-motivated and detail oriented.
• Proficient in computer skills and programs such as Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Effective and clear communications skills (Verbal and Written)
• Must pass Level II background check requirements.

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• Experience in contract compliance, community relations and/or public speaking.
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish or Creole).
• 1-2 years of experience in working with parents in urban settings is a plus.
• Knowledge of or strong desire to see parents achieve positive life outcomes.
• Knowledge and familiarity with Miami Dade and Broward County and local sub-communities.
• A teaching certificate is an asset.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks emails daily and responds to correspondence.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Willing to commute to Dade and Broward sites – visiting multiple sites in one day.
• Available to work occasional evenings, weekends, overnights, and conduct out of state travel as required.
• Replicate Core Values: Implement core values for all tasks and activities within the workplace.
  

Personal Characteristics Strongly Desired:

• Creativity/Innovation: Develop new and unique ways to improve the image and functional capacity of the organization and to create new opportunities.
• Behave Ethically: Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure own behavior and the behavior of others are consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization.
• Build Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Communicate Effectively: Speak, listen, and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.
• Focus on Client Needs: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of schools, community organizations and individual clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.
• Foster Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Lead: Positively influence others to achieve results that support the sustainability of the organization.
• Make Decisions: Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Organize: Set priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information, and activities.
• Plan: Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Physical Demands:

This position is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear. The position requires extensive computer use so the employee must have sufficient hand dexterity to use a computer keyboard and be capable of reading a computer screen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 Limitations and Disclaimer:

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Hiring is contingent to references and Level II background screening and Sex Offender background check successfully passed.