The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment
General Summary:
The Instructional Facilitator (IF) is responsible for the life skill instruction and academic support of the Safer Foundation youth population. The Instructional Facilitator is expected to competently guide class participants in their efforts to achieve basic competence in mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies utilizing peer and group learning techniques leading to the achievement of a high school equivalency diploma. The IF also leads life skill activities and works collaboratively as part of the YEP team to provide transportation, schedule external speakers, develop lesson plans, update Juvenile Court Services on client progress/concerns, order HiSET tests, and communicates with the testing center on the scheduling of youth testing. The IF conducts registration, tracks daily attendance, enrolls students into class utilizing Salesforce and completes daily case notes. As of 7/1/2024, the YEP contract will service the 7th Judicial District which includes: Scott, Muscatine, Clinton, Jackson and Cedar Counties. The IF will travel to Clinton and/or Muscatine twice per week to provide small group services to students.
The position reports to the YEP Program Manager and is funded primarily through a contract with the State of Iowa (DHS) as well as multiple other funding partners.
Performance Results Description
The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.
Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity, and Evidence Based Innovation.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Stakeholder Interface and Service:
- Based on individual students' varying needs, abilities, and interests, adapt traditional and non-traditional teaching methods to provide instruction and support in basic skills required to pass the HiSET exams.
- Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
- Instruct students individually and in groups using current and life events as subject matters for discussion and problem solving.
- Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
- Assist in the selection and proper placement of enrollees assuring that each one has a progress plan to guide their work.
- Participate in regular staffings to be certain that all vital information is exchanged, and, subsequently, used in the development, review, and revision of participant's progress plans.
- Provide transportation to and from program and testing locations as needed.
- Provide in-person and virtual services to students in all five counties within district 7.
- Enforce participant guidelines and program policies while maintaining structure and consistency.
- Assist in workforce readiness training and employment placement as needed.
Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment:
- Initiate, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with Scott County Juvenile Court Services, Scott Community College - West Davenport Center and service organizations in the community to promote the program.
- Conduct registration with youth and parent/guardian, promoting the program and engaging the family's receptiveness to service.
- Represent the Safer Foundation with community groups, as appropriate, and attend community events as designated.
Tracking, Document, and Reporting
- Complete registration with youth and parent/guardian and enroll in appropriate class session utilizing Salesforce.
- Track daily student attendance and calculate associated cash incentives.
- Participate in regular staffing's to be certain that all vital information is exchanged, and, subsequently, used in the development, review, and revision of participant's progress plans.
- Document daily participant notes and attendance using SOAP format as applicable in Salesforce.
- Send weekly classroom reports to Juvenile Court Services to update officers on client progress.
- Track client hours for Eastern Iowa Community College using Accudemia tracking system.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
- Knowledge of and experience teaching a variety of student-centered approaches in a range of subjects.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics as well as societal trends and influences.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the particular learning needs and employment barriers faced by people with criminal records.
- Good computer skills: Microsoft Office and experience with tracking systems, like Salesforce.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong work ethic and ability to be flexible.
- Skilled in social perceptiveness. Being aware of other's reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in related discipline (Psychology, Sociology, Education, Social Work, etc.) or equivalent experience.
- 2 years experience working with court involved youth and knowledge of community resources preferred.
Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace
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