Youth Facilitator-II

The person filling this position is expected, under general supervision, to: (1) research and develop instructional materials and lesson plans; and, (2) provide group and/or individual assistance to "at-risk" children and/or youth in academic and/or nonacademic subjects; including the following: 

• Research new materials and methods of instruction to keep curriculum current and relevant.
• Design daily lesson plans to meet core course objectives.
• Coordinate curriculum and daily activities with school personnel, as appropriate.
• Administer and grade appropriate pre-and-post testing.
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time.
• May actively solicit and coordinate internship/job opportunities for clients.
• Participate in client progress meetings/conferences with parents and school personnel.
• Participate in administrative and staff meetings as requested.
• Provide all required information for weekly/monthly/quarterly/annual reports.
• May review all homework assignments as required by funder.
• May coordinate client leadership activities.
• Assess clients' strengths in order to build upon them.
• Prepare and distribute instructional materials for classroom use.
• Provide individual and group instruction/facilitation on the subject(s) of the course.
• Provide training in and/or utilizes techniques for resolving conflicts non-violently in group settings.
• Manage classrooms and/or small groups effectively to maximize client learning.
• Document client progress on daily/weekly/monthly/semester/academic year bases.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Proven three years of professional experience/specialization.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability and willingness to participate in field trips, requiring dealing with outdoor weather conditions during working hours.
• Must obtain Dept. of Health fingerprinting; doctor's note certifying good health; proof of negative results from TB test; and State Central Registry (SCR) clearance.
• Ability to maintain State Central Registry (SCR) clearance and fingerprint clearance throughout the duration of employment.

Salary : $26 - $28