Job Opportunities with SCAN
Current open job opportunity with SCAN:
Parent Support Group Facilitator
TITLE:
Bilingual (Spanish/English-speaking) Parent Support Group Facilitator
PURPOSE:
To facilitate discussion during weekly educational parent support groups that promote positive parenting practices.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepare and present on a relevant educational topic each week.
2. Facilitate discussion and encourage mutual self-help exchanges of suggestions, experiences & support.
3. Engage parents in leadership roles and encourage continued attendance.
4. Manage monthly attendance, new participant registration records & participant surveys, all to be submitted monthly to the Parent Education Coordinator.
5. Notify SCAN staff of any special needs or concerns regarding a child or family, and work with staff to ensure that the child and/or family receives the resources necessary.
6. Collaborate with SCAN staff to outreach in the community and raise awareness about the program.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be at least 21 years of age.
2. Must be Bilingual (Spanish/English-speaking)
3. Experience and enthusiasm for working with and supporting families.
4. Strong communication skills.
5. Excellent group facilitation skills.
6. Strong knowledge of child development.
7. Able to commit to the program on an ongoing, weekly basis for at least one year.
COMMITMENT:
• One-year commitment is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 hours per week for group (including 15 minutes before & after the 1.5 hour session).
• SCAN will pay an additional hour each week for planning and preparation to ensure a quality support group session.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Submit SCAN volunteer application, cover letter and necessary references.
• Interview with SCAN staff and consent to state and federal background checks.
• Attend at least 1 hour of program orientation and continued education offerings as available.
HOURLY RATE AND BENEFITS:
• $25/hr for 3 hours/week, along with material reimbursements paid on a monthly basis.
• Benefits include: working towards improving parent-child relations, promoting effective behavior management strategies; linking families to valuable community resources.
SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT:
Provided by SCAN staff, including monthly check-ins and trainings provided by SCAN’s Parent Education Coordinator.
For more information or to apply, please submit your resume and references via email to Sam Poyta, spoyta@scanva.org.
Thank you!
