Dare To Be You- Facilitator - Parent and Student

General Summary

JSSA's Dare To Be You Program (DTBY) is a 10-week multi-generation substance use prevention education and support program for families with children ages 3 to 5 is hiring part-time Facilitators.  The Facilitator delivers the Dare to be You Curriculum to children and parents in a workshop format. Each week the program position requires a minimum of 2.5 hours while in session. Class sessions run 10 weeks and 3 times per year. 

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Responsible to assist with recruitment and retention of DTBY Program.
2. Responsible for session preparation and delivery of curriculum lessons/materials according to session agenda (ensuring program fidelity)
3. Assist families in completing applications, pre/post surveys and evaluations.
4. Maintain correct record of attendance every session.
5. Attend a mandatory training of the DTBY Curriculum.
6. Acts as team member for session set-up/break down and meal service.
7. Communicate clear guidelines to parents and volunteers.
8. Work cooperatively with all parents; accept them as vital partners in the developmental process.
9. Serve as a positive role model for other staff, parents, and volunteers.
10. Attend staff meetings, professional training, workshops and seminars to gain additional knowledge of available resources and skills.
11. Maintain confidentiality of family records and information.
12. Maintain First Aid and Infant/ Child CPR certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Human Service Field, or the equivalent of 4 years of experience in the field of early childhood development, social work, psychology, or education.
2.  Experience working with young children and their families, ability to work with families from different ethnic and socioeconomic background.
3. Good communication skills: ability to work in a team environment.

The Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA) has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 120 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. JSSA provides services and support to nearly 31,000 individuals a year through our wide range of counseling, educational, specialized employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care, and social services. We are a growing Agency and strive to be an Employer of Choice. As such we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a healthy work-life balance, collaborative team environment and many opportunities for personal growth and professional development. We pride ourselves on our mission to be the first place for the Jewish community, as well as the community at large, to turn for clinical and social services of the highest quality that sustain and nurture all who seek assistance. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. AA/M/F/D