• Facilitator - Family Support Services

    YAI (Manhattan, NY)


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    Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

    + Leads and facilitates one (1) or more of YAI’s Family Support group offerings based on interests, availability and qualifications by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults and/or parents based on specific program curriculum.

    + Conducts virtual and on-site intake sessions with participants of assigned groups to collect information regarding service needs and coordinates with leadership to ensure necessary supports are provided during group offerings.

    + Engages with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with I/DD.

    + Working in partnership with support staff, ensures participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment.

    + Conducts person-centered goal setting and regularly monitors and evaluates participant progress through observations.

    + Provides individual assistance, within a group setting, when needed.

    + Communicates consistently with supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns, and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities.

    + Engages with families on site pre/post session regarding progress, plans and/or any issues or concerns that arise.

    + Works with program leadership to identify, develop and/or update and enhance program curriculum according to the evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content.

    + Ensures timely and accurate documentation of services, attendance and billing in compliance with guidelines and regulations and in appropriate format and electronic systems for all documentation related to the program.

    + Ensures proper facility set up/clean-up for each group session, may assist with room set up as needed.

    + Remains current with mandatory and other training, successfully completing within required time frames.

    + May conduct in-person outreach presentations regarding YAI Community and Family Services (CFS) and other related programs at YAI or other locations across the boroughs of New York City.

    + Performs all other duties, as assigned.

    Schedule:

    Days: Wednesdays - 8/13, 8/20, 8/27, 9/3, 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15 (These days may change based on program needs)

     

    Time: 4pm to 7pm

     

    Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)

     

    + Bachelor’s degree, training and/or certificate in program related field or as required by program contract; or

    + A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

    + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

    + Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently.

    + Excellent time management and written communication skills.

    + Ability to complete room set up, including movement/sliding of tables, chairs and other equipment.

    + Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

    Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above)

    + One (1) year experience working with people with I/DD preferred.

    + Master’s Degree may be required by certain contracts and/or programs.

     

    Compensation: $26.15 hourly

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.