Preparation for Adult Living (PAL) Training Facilitator
BCFS

Job Info

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Education: Bachelor's Degree in a social services field such as Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Human Services or related field is preferred

Experience: A minimum of two (2) years of experience working with youth and young adults in a social service agency of similar experience to include special knowledge in the areas of foster care, youth experiencing trauma, child development, and special programs. Bilingual (Spanish / English) language skills are a plus. One (1) year of related experience will be considered with a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. Group facilitation and classroom training experience required

Supervises: None

Summary: The Facilitator is responsible for using sound professional judgment and best practices to ensure quality services are provided to the service population especially in crisis situations while maintaining compliance with established program standards

To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:

Essential Functions:

Knowledge of community agencies and resources. Excellent group facilitation skills. Must be able to develop and maintain rapport with youth and families. Knowledgeable in all areas of training curriculum, crisis management, and curriculum development. Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; and ability to relate to a wide range of issues, people and institutions. Public speaking, listening and written communication skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality with clients and staff. Ability to work under minimum supervision. Exercise patience, initiative, and judgment. Ability to establish and maintain effective, professional working relationships with other employees, staff, and the public. Basic assessment skills. Works as a team player. Reports suspected child abuse/neglect to administrator and law enforcement agency. Abide by all BCFS policies and procedures. Valid Texas Driver's license with a clear driving record. Must pass background check. Communicates regularly with Lead PAL Training Facilitator and PD on status of the program Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook. Available occasional evenings and weekends. Attends weekly all-staff meetings. Seeks community resources to enhance PAL Training services. Presents at conferences and other professional meetings on the Life Skills program. Supports other PAL services as needed.

Measurable Deliverables:

Facilitates Life Skills groups. Recruits and organizes groups for the PAL Training. Gets approval for youth training through authorization form (2054) from DFPS PAL staff before allowing young adult to attend training. Maintains files; organizes and files paperwork and documentation. Provide DFPS with appropriate documentation by the 15th of the month, and weekly in the month of March and September. Community education, including general outreach, recruitment, and public presentations, with prior approval from the PD on presentation and content. Records all services and activities in a complete, concise, and timely manner utilizing program forms and Efforts to Outcomes software.

Credentials, Skills and Abilities:

Maintain current licenses and certificates required for the position including but not limited to:

o First Aid o CPR o Other ________________________________________

Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times. Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years) Demonstrate the ability to:

Respond sensitively and competently to the service population's cultural and socio-economic characteristics.

Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English and Spanish.

Work in a fast-paced environment.

Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.

Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

Travel as needed.

Manage time effectively and efficiently.

Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Here at BCFS Health and Human Services, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Please feel free to apply for this position even if your work experience and education do not align perfectly with every requirement for this job description. You may very well be the perfect candidate for this role or other ones that we have open. Thank you for your interest in joining our mission!

BCFS Health and Human Services, is committed to following immunization recommendations produced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC). As such, our company policy requires that all employees must receive an annual Influenza vaccination or obtain an approved exemption as a medical or religious accommodation. This is a condition of employment, and all new hires will be responsible for providing proof.

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