Job DetailsJob LocationLong Island City - Long Island City, NYPosition TypeFull-Time Non-ExemptSalary Range$50,000.00 - $50,000.00 Salary/yearDescriptionTitle: Bilingual Group Facilitator Unit: Alternatives to Incarceration Reports to: Program Supervisor Status: Full Time, Regular, Non-ExemptSalary Range: $27.48 per hour (approximately 50,000 annually)Location: Long Island City, QueensDays/Hours: variesMonday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, some evenings 11:30am to 7:30pm, subject to change depending on program needs. Position Summary: The group facilitator will facilitate ATI evidence-based workshops and groups in English and Spanish. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure groups start on time and run as scheduled
- Be prepared with needed tools to increase client participation
- Assist clients in navigating their scheduled group attendance
- Assist clients in adhering to group rules of participation, such as no lateness, cell phone use, eating, drinking, foul language, disrespect of other group members.
- Participate in case conferences for optimum collaboration among departments and programs
- Communicate with other staff on any relevant behavioral concerns regarding a client that may arise during their group participation
- Must be team player and work colleagues to address programmatic challenges as they arise
- Enter timely and accurate daily group attendance in the database systems
- Enter daily group notes into the database systems
- Maintain electronic and hard copy filing system
- Attend and participate in scheduled staff activities, meetings and trainings
- Engage in his/her own ongoing professional development.
- Perform other related duties as needed
QualificationsQualifications:
- One year of group facilitation experience
- Be able to read and write in English and Spanish
- High school diploma or GED/HSE required.
- Experience and commitment to working with mandated participants with criminal justice involvement.
- Strong Time Management Skills
- Strong Microsoft Office and database entry skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills; and
- We seek talented, dedicated individuals from all walks of life who possess a strong commitment to this mission. Relevant personal experience is a plus
Travel Requirements: May require travel to other Fortune locationsPhysical Demands:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The responsibilities and requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensing, experience and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. The Fortune Society is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of conviction history, race, religion/creed, citizenship status, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, victim of domestic violence status or marital status.