Girls on the Rise Program Facilitator

Description

Job Summary: Girls on the Rise of Oak Park Township Youth Services has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Youth Program Facilitator. The Youth Program Facilitator is responsible for implementing and adapting a wide variety of enrichment activities for grades 3rd -8th grade, during school hours. Facilitators will be responsible for leading instruction, and curriculum-based content for minority girls which focuses on self-esteem, self-image, self-advocacy, and cultivate communication and other pro-social skills.

Job Functions

• Must be able to facilitate programming to girls in groups of 10-15 and between the ages of 7-14, in person
• Review the curriculum provided by Girls on the Rise in advance
• Teach the Girls on the Rise Curriculum to students during their advisory and lunch periods
• Facilitate classroom discussions and help students have fun and be engaged while learning the program content
• Participate in meetings with the Girls on the Rise Manager/Assistant Director
• Identifies ways to encourage, collect, and share Girls on the Rise work.
• Provide feedback and creative input on programming.
• Support with the planning and implementation of special events/projects.
• Supports goals for student’s engagement and family outreach.
• Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and work in collaboration with Girls on the Rise and partner contacts.
• Maintain and track attendance, using a tracking database in support of program evaluation.
• Perform other duties that are assigned
  
  

Job Type: Full-time

Requirements

Minimal Qualifications:

• Possession of a minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral or social science (social welfare, sociology, psychology, counseling, guidance, social work, etc.)
• A minimum of 2-year prior experience working with youth as a Program Facilitator and experience cultivating partnership with community-based and/or school leaders.
• Proven experience working with diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.
  
  

Education

• Bachelor's (Required)
  
  

Knowledge Of

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Facilitating group curriculums
• Ethical standards and codes of conduct in dealing with clients and public
• Conflict Resolution
  
  

Skills In

• Time Management and prioritizing work.
• Verbal and written communication and organization
• Facilitation and group leadership
• Must be self-directed, detail oriented with proven written and oral communication skills, as well as group facilitation skills.
• Have a positive attitude and adaptable
• Interpersonal relationships with the ability to relate effectively and work collaboratively with youth, families, and professionals.
• Must be a high-energy, caring, self-starter, innovative and have high level of competency in cultural diversity.
  
  

Ability To

• Ability to effectively maintain information for recording purposes and standards of record keeping
• Maintain relationships with youth in program and their families
• Remain calm in stressful and crisis situations.
  
  

Physical Abilities

• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Google and Zoom.
• Sit, keyboard, read, write, add, hear, and speak for extended periods.
• Lift up to ten pounds on occasion.
• Must have a valid driver license, reliable and consistent transportation, and the ability, to work and travel daily, between the hours of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday-Friday, to various school sites or other designated areas within Oak Park and River Forest IL.