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Job Description SUMMARY: In order to enhance in school and after school programming, the Program Facilitator provides formal and informal learning and recreational activities for girls participating in programs through local school districts and selected sites in Niagara County, primarily in the City of Niagara Falls and Lockport. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Coordinate and provide the Girl Scout program, targeted learning programs and recreational programs for girls through the troop/group model. Develops a program plan around the assigned National Program Portfolio., • Assist the program/membership team in strategic planning to target, recruit and set up new programming sites., • Create a positive program atmosphere conducive to team building and learning., • Create leadership and role modeling to help group members understand and respect the rights, differences, and similarities of others., • Create a solid GS appropriate rapport with girls, parents, and other staff and/or volunteers in the group., • Coordinate activities and programs by gathering materials and arriving at the site at least 15 minutes prior to the session., • Provide adequate supervision of girls by remaining on-site until girls are picked up by a parent or the designated staff., • Enforce site rules, procedures, and health and safety standards., • Follow specifications in the GSUSA Activity/Safety Checkpoints., • Accurately complete and submit by deadline all required paperwork including attendance records, weekly reports, accident/injury reports, registration forms and fees, time sheets, etc., • Support recruitment of girls and adult volunteers for after-school programming, traditional troop programming, GSWNY events and camp by conducting outreach, attending recruitment events and opportunities in schools and the community., • Assist with implementation of Product Programs as part of after-school troops., • Attend regular Program Team meetings and GSWNY all staff meetings., • Attend and apply skills learned through required trainings Other duties may be assigned as needed. GSWNY maintains the right to add, change or alter the functions of this position at any time. EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS: • High school diploma or GED. Experience working with children in diverse populations preferred., • The ability to work effectively with diverse populations. Bilingual a plus., • Requires a combination of afternoon, evening and weekend hours., • Ability to gather, assess, process and present program and girl data., • Become a registered member of the Girls Scouts of the USA, and demonstrate support of the Girl Scouts mission., • Strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities;, • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);, • Ability to project a high level of professionalism at all times;, • Capacity to network effectively and positively represent GSWNY in the public arena;, • Ability to articulate organizational mission and its importance with passion and conviction, and in a manner that resonates with the listener;, • Commitment to diversity and ability to interact with diverse populations;, • Strong time management skills with ability to work independently and effectively prioritize duties and tasks in order to successfully meet and manage multiple deadlines;, • Capacity to manage stress effectively and work well under pressure, • Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly;, • Proven capability to work in a collaborative, service-focused environment;, • Capacity to work well with others in a congenial and effective manner;, • Ability to effectively manage and foster relationships with council staff, volunteers and within community;, • Successfully pass the required background checks at hire and thereafter;, • Maintain reliable transportation to and from home and work;, • Ability to meet the travel requirements of the position to conduct Council business;, • If travel is required, must possess a valid driver’s license, meet minimum state auto insurance requirements, and meet the insurance carrier’s requirements for coverage. HOURS & TRAVEL: • Approximately 15-20 hours per week;, • Regular travel to program-sites is required; and, • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. GIRL SCOUT MEMBERSHIP: All Employees of Girl Scouts must maintain an active, annual membership in Girl Scouts of Western New York. This membership must be renewed annually, and all newly hired employees are expected to enroll with GSWNY within the first 30 days of their employment. BENEFITS: Part-time employees working fewer than 30 hours per week are not eligible for company-sponsored group benefits. However, all regular employees of Girl Scouts of Western New York are eligible for paid holidays and paid-time off in accordance with GSWNY policies and procedures. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL: Girl Scouts of Western New York celebrates diversity in all forms and is committed to creating an inclusive, collaborative and supportive environment for all. All employment decisions are based qualifications, merit, performance and the needs of the organization. As an equal opportunity employer, GSWNY does not discriminate on the basis of any qualified applicant’s race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status or any other groups or persons protected by federal, state or local law.

Job Description ABOUT JFS For more than 150 years, Jewish Family Services of Western New York has been committed to providing high quality services to all in need in the interest of helping to "repair the world." Our services are guided by the essential connection between mental well-being, physical wellness, and positive self-worth. Our reputation is the result of our exceptional staff. In addition to offering competitive compensation and truly exceptional benefits, we are committed to providing a supportive work environment in which all employees are able to contribute their best. OUR VALUES Be a Mensch: We are ethical, kind, and admirable. We assume good intent and act with integrity. We are thoughtful and deliberative in how we support our clients, each other, and the community. “Choose generosity over judgment—every time” Be Purpose-Built: We create spaces and programs that respect clients’ individuality and opens access. We strive to meet the individual where they’re at and give them the tools to be successful Be Resolute: We work with tenacity to identify problems, seek out solutions, and get things done. Even small steps forward are acts of resilience. SUMMARY The Family Support Specialist works as part of the Community Enrichment team to promote protective factors and improved health outcomes for refugees and other vulnerable populations across Erie and Niagara Counties. This individual will work directly with community members both in the office and in the community to lead one on one and group education and support programming around topics such as positive and nurturing parenting and women’s empowerment. This individual also provides case management and other services as needed to support families in achieving their goals, such as childcare navigation, supervised visitation, and child enrichment activities. WHAT YOU'LL DO • Coordinates and facilitates one on one and group parent education programming in English and or their native language, using a variety of evidence-based curricula, including The Incredible Years, Tuning Into Teens, and Nurturing Parenting. Programming may run in person or online, in the office or in the community/clients’ homes., • Coordinates and facilitates Women’s Empowerment and other health promotion programming. Includes outreach and recruitment; registration; assessments; planning; facilitation; set-up and clean-up; and data collection and entry., • Performs supervised visitation for Family Court and DSS-involved families, • Supports families in applying for the NYS childcare subsidy or scholarship, identifying appropriate childcare providers, and in becoming in home childcare providers., • Conducts community outreach, promoting agency offerings within the community and providing education about the benefits of positive parenting and healthy living., • Ensures retention of clients through effective communication and relationship building via additional varied supports., • Supports child enrichment activities in collaboration with program staff and volunteers., • Implements all program models with adherence to all program components and fidelity, including the facilitation of groups for those with low English proficiency as required by contract/grant., • Participates in meetings with partner agencies to promote collaboration and continued learning., • Assists in linking clients with additional services identified as needed including, but not limited to housing/household needs, health care, education, employment, and safety., • Supports administrative functions of the program as per grant requirements., • Attends staff meetings and consults with team members to support the delivery of culturally responsive services; and, • Shares cultural knowledge and perspective to improve the effectiveness of services provided by JFS staff and partners. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent professional experience in education, social work, nursing, psychology, psychiatry, health and human services or other related field., • 1 year experience working in client-facing services such as in the child protective, education, human services or health sector or working with refugee, asylee and/or immigrant population., • Complete all required Facilitator Certification Processes and ongoing trainings and certification as necessary., • Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook, • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills, • Able to travel outside the office to various sites to attend meetings and facilitate groups, visit families/individuals in their homes, • Ability to perform duties with a minimum of supervision and manage time effectively, • Ability to work flexible hours to meet the demands of the job, • Communication Intelligence - Listens to others, able to communicate issues clearly and credibly with widely varied audiences; fosters open communication and manages emotion in positive ways., • Client Focus - Understands and meets client needs, whether internal or external, providing a high level of service and cooperation courteousness & sensitivity., • Teamwork and Collaboration– Able to work as a member of team of staff from different departments, • Planning & Organization – Develops, implements, evaluates and adjusts plans to reach goals while ensuring the optimal use of resources., • Must possess a complete commitment to, and understanding of, Jewish Family Services Mission, Vision & Purpose., • Cultural Responsiveness – Ensure staff and programming treat each individual with respect - we honor staff and clients and meet them where they are with regard for their unique wants and needs. (Anava), • Partnership – Ensure staff and programs develop and maintain partnerships to support health and well-being and recognize its role in helping individuals and families achieve meaningful and lasting change (Chevrutah), • Trust - Work with integrity and be accountable to others and responsive to them to build a foundation of trust. (Eimun), • Will work in the office and in the community. Able to travel outside the office to various sites to attend meetings and provide support services., • Valid NYS driver’s license and access to reliable transportation with sufficient insurance (100/300K) is required., • Must be comfortable making home visits and providing one on one education in homes/the community, as well as leading group programming, • Competitive salary of $21 to $28 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications., • 401k retirement plan with agency contribution of 4%., • 13+ observed holidays annually. Jewish Family Services of Western New York is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Description Job Title: Program Coordinator ECDSS Staff Category: Full-Time Department: EPC200 Reports to: Director of Parenting Supervises: N/A FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt Effective Date: 2/20/25 Position Summary: This human services position is office-based and will work closely with Erie County Department of Social Services (ECDSS) Case workers to receive referrals for individuals mandated to attend parenting education through EPIC. The Coordinator will enroll participants in FIT (Families in Transition) virtual workshops, and serve as an accountability coach working with participants to prepare them for the sessions, ensure their attendance and be in the class as an observer, to create billable notes regarding the referred parent/guardian/caregiver. The Coordinator follows up individually, by video or office visit, to recap the class, discuss how learnings from the class will be implemented, and additional role-playing of the parenting strategies learned. Essential Functions: • Work directly with Erie County Department of Social Services to obtain referrals and promote parent training opportunities. Cultivate relationships with Child Protective Services (CPS) and Children’s Services (CS) to increase referrals. Cultivate independent community outreach to source referrals., • Enroll referred participants to appropriate parenting education groups., • Work very closely with internal FIT Coordinator to organize materials/paperwork., • Guide participants in EPIC programs which includes conducting initial conversation, communicating program content and dates, sending parenting materials to participants, reminders of workshop dates/times., • Attend workshops as an observer and monitor participants in EPIC programs., • Ensure completion of required case paperwork., • Enter case notes and record service-related tasks daily., • Provide weekly follow up and one on one support and parent coaching after each discussion group., • Serve as back-up FIT Facilitator on an as needed basis (training provided)., • Work with ECDSS Caseworker to maintain reporting requirements, data entry, evaluation forms, and other contract requirements., • Review assessments and refer parents to appropriate EPIC programming and other resources as needed., • Communicate with supervising director to maintain dignity and safety of participants, facilitators and staff., • Other relevant duties as assigned by management., • Maintain reporting requirements, data entry, evaluation forms, and other contract requirements through ECDSS Connections online system., • Report participant attendance to inquiring sites ensuring a valid release of information form is on file., • Prepare billing for finance as required., • Complete quarterly stakeholder reporting., • Work with Finance department on policies and procedures., • Ensure accurate data collection and data entry of participant information., • Completion of appropriate paperwork for tracking and recordkeeping. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Strong personal initiative to motivate participants., • Strong communication skills to convey neutrality and supportiveness., • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills to ensure participants’ attendance., • Strong ability to multitask and meet deadlines., • Confidence speaking during needs assessment consultations and in group settings., • Effectively build and maintain external and internal relationships and provide a high level of service., • Ability to work within a team structure as well as independently., • Competency working with diverse cultural and ethnic populations., • Ability to interact with participants using a strengths-based approach., • Demonstrated capability to conduct oneself in a calm and professional demeanor when dealing with people and/or with difficult situations., • Ability to maintain participant confidentiality at all times., • Comfortable working with at risk participants, including those with mental health diagnosis., • Associate’s degree in a related field and a minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two (2) years’ relevant experience or Master’s Degree and one (1) year’s relevant experience in Human Services. Prior experience as a trainer or teacher is valuable., • Case management and systems navigation experience., • Experience connecting people in need to resources (food, shelter, transportation)., • Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel., • Database experience, Salesforce experience preferred (will train)., • Experience working with ECDSS and Connections systems helpful (will train). The physical demands described represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Mainly weekdays, but must have the flexibility to work schedule that is accommodating to participants, which includes some evenings and weekends., • Must have a suitable remote/work space to attend and/or facilitate virtual workshop., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time., • The employee is required to regularly reach with arms and hands; use hands to handle. Hands and fingers frequently perform repetitive motion including typing/keying., • Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 50 pounds., • This job requires close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus., • Employee is required to regularly talk and hear., • Must have reliable transportation.

In order to enhance in school and after school programming, the Program Facilitator provides formal and informal learning and recreational activities for girls participating in programs through local school districts and selected sites in Niagara County, primarily in the City of Niagara Falls and Lo

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