THE CHILDREN’S COLLECTIVE, INC.
Group Facilitator
– BIH PROGRAM
Overall Function
Under the direct supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Group Facilitator will conduct group intervention activities/support groups for BIH program clients using DPH approved curriculum.
Reports to: Program Supervisor
Essential Job Responsibilities:
1.
Create and maintain a Group Intervention Schedule
2.
Responsible for the management, facilitation and organization of prenatal and postpartum groups designed to encourage empowerment and increase social support in a culturally affirming environment.
Group Facilitators will use standardized curriculum provided by the California Department of Public Health that focuses on health issues, health disparities and culturally relevant health information for African-American women
3.
Document Client participation
4.
Participate in Case Conference Activities
5.
Attend BIH Staff meetings
6.
Maintain on file up-to-date client records, current copies of BIH Group Curriculums, BIH Program Standards
7.
Provide updated client each month to Program Supervisor/Mental Health Specialist for monthly report
8.
Coordinate services with Family Health Advocates to reinforce weekly group session
9.
Complete ETO forms and documentation for clients and programs services
10.
Attends provider and staff meetings
11.
Networks with other involved service providers in the community
12.
Assists with other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
1.
BA Degree in women/maternal, child/infant health, social work, health education, or human services development
2.
Three years of experience providing maternal health services to African American women
3.
Knowledge of socio-cultural experiences compatible for pregnant African American women and children
4.
Excellent written/oral communication skills
5.
Excellent interpersonal skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
6.
Computer literate
7.
Experienced working with low income, minority and inner-city populations
Requirements:
1.
Current T.B.
Test
2.
General Physical
3.
A Criminal Record (fingerprints) clearance will also be required.
4.
Valid California Driver’s License
5.
Have own transportation and a clean DMV record
6.
Valid/Current Automobile Insurance
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may have to drive in order to travel from one TCCI site to another TCCI site, and is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee frequently is required to use their hands and fingers to handle, or feel equipment that is necessary to perform their duties.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, bend over, reach with hands and arms, as well as occasionally lift items between 10-25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
All employees, regardless of position, serve as role models for children and adolescents who are served by our agency.
Our staff must be able to demonstrate appropriate daily behavior, appropriate expression of emotions, as well as appropriate role modeling.
Hostility, aggression and unnecessary or inappropriate physical actions, as well as inappropriate emotional expression are not acceptable.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,000.00
– $46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
COVID-19 considerations:
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Ability to commute/relocate:
Los Angeles, CA 90008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Education:
Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
maternal health: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: One location