Group Facilitator - 2 positions (Children's Support Group)

About the Opportunity

What we do today affects generations to come…Peanut Butter and Jelly Family Services, Inc. (PB&J) is a non-profit organization that has been serving New Mexico Families for fifty years. Our programming empowers and assists families in creating and implementing frameworks that lead to improved parent-child relationships, positive parenting practices, optimal child development, family safety, and increased knowledge of and access to community programs and services. Our Mission is to help at-risk children grow and develop to their full potential in nurturing families within a supportive community.

Position Summary

Under the Children’s Support Group Manager, the Group Facilitator (GF) provides services to families and children to meet their individual needs.

As a member of the Children’s Support Group (CSG) team, the GF will be responsible for facilitating group services for school age children Kindergarten-12th grade and families. The CSG GF will build rapport with the children and be able to implement the group curriculum with fidelity. The CSG GF should be able to support the needs of the children and adults enrolled in groups as they present themselves within the group setting and address those needs as quickly as possible. The CSG GF will be responsible for limited case management to address the needs of children and adults enrolled in groups. The CSG GF will be responsible for completing group and individual data, assessment, and plan (DAP) notes in a timely fashion after services are rendered. Transportation of children and families may be needed on a limited basis and provided by the CSG GF. Organization, time management, creativity, and strong group facilitation skills are necessary in the CSG program. Some evening work hours will be required by the CSG program. Additionally, weekend work may be required on a limited basis.

Why You’re Right for this Job

You’re interested in making a positive impact for families.

You want to be a part of a team supporting families living in New Mexico.

You’re drawn to our mission.

You’re motivated by an internal desire to create positive change.

Please see the link below for more information regarding our organization and the program.

https://www.pbjfamilyservices.org/

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position.

Education and/or Experience

Required: High school Diploma,1-2 years' experience in Human Services, Social Work, Education, etc. or Associates in social work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Family Services, or related degree from an accredited university/college.

Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Education, Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Family Services, or related degree from an accredited university/college.

Skills

·        Constructive interpersonal communication skills

·        Ability to judge personal safety and respond accordingly

·        Dependability and flexibility

·        Understand and demonstrate compliance with Confidentiality and HIPAA privacy practices

·        Client advocacy

Preferred Skills

·        Public speaking skills

·        Cultural competence

·        Group management

·        Conflict resolution

·        Child development knowledge

Abilities

·        Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

·        Ability to demonstrate cultural sensitivity in verbal and written formats.

·        Ability to speak directly with others and engage in problem-resolution.

·        Ability to interpret a variety of written or verbal instructions and to understand diagrams and schedules.

·        Ability to observe behavior and appropriately intervene in situations posing a threat to children.

·        Ability to work independently and lead/participate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.

·        Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and consider several abstract and concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

·        Clear Criminal Records Clearance – required

·        Current Automobile Liability Insurance – required if transporting clients in personal vehicle

·        Valid NM Driver’s license– required if transporting clients in personal vehicle

·        Current First Aid/CPR Certification – required within 6 months of start date

·        Defensive Driver Certificate – required within 6 months of start date

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the person in this position, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms: and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The usual work routine may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently works in a classroom environment with a noise level that ranges from moderate to loud and will occasionally work off-site or in an office environment.  Employee will occasionally work in outside weather conditions during recess time or while traveling and/or conducting home visits. Employee will periodically work in potentially dangerous environments including detention facilities, jails, and prisons while fulfilling the requirements of the position. Work hours are considered flexible and employees are expected to periodically work evenings and weekends should agency and/or client needs require. 

The employee is required to drive an automobile in order to provide needed crisis intervention, assist clients with needed service acquisition, and perform required responsibilities in the client’s home during non-traditional hours when public or agency transportation is not available.

Benefits:

Dental, Health and Vision insurance

AFLAC/Voluntary Life insurance

Legal Shield

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

403(b) retirement

Flexible schedule

Vacation and Sick leave

14 holidays