Mission Neighborhood Centers

San Francisco, CA

It is an exciting time to join Mission Neighborhood Centers, Inc. (MNC)!

MNC is seeking full-time Group Facilitator will provide gender specific services with young women that are at risk. The Group Facilitator is responsible for the coordination and management of a violence prevention and peer counseling program for young women between the ages of 9-24 years old at target schools and community sites. In addition, will conduct outreach for gender specific programs.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Primary Functions

  • Plan, coordinate, and evaluate gender specific workshops, recreation and enrichment activities of the on-site and off-site RAICES violence prevention program in accordance with contract regulations.
  • Prepare and submit accurate reports as required by program, including monthly program report to funding sources (DCYF, DOSW) and the collection of evaluation and demographic data.
  • Develop curriculum on gender specific topics including violence prevention for girls.
  • Supervise, evaluate and provide leadership development to peer educators, youth workers, interns and volunteers involved in the Mission Girls Program.
  • Plan and implement project-based learning and experiential outings and activities to enhance participants learning and skill development.
  • Support a program environment that is learner centered, promotes a sense of physical and emotional safety.
  • Support positive relationships between staff and program participants, and between participants and their peers.
  • Perform on-going program assessment and evaluation, participate in agency planning.
  • Assist in development and implementation of an outreach plan to schools and community agencies in order to schedule and coordinate Mission Girls violence prevention girls group and activities at these sites
  • Act as liaison with school, community, public agencies and parents/guardians of participants.
  • Supervise, evaluate and provide leadership development to youth workers, interns and volunteers involved in the program.
  • Assist in registration and orientation process for participants and parents.
  • Provide individual follow-up services and information and referrals to clients as needed and to other MNC youth services and community services.

Secondary Functions

  • Collaborate in the planning and production of community events including Dia de los Muertos, Holiday/Winter break, Black History month, Carnival, Spring break, family nights, program graduations and showcase, etc.
  • Recruit in kind service providers to implement gender specific activities, cultural enrichment, health and wellness, youth leadership, and other enrichment activities within the program.
  • Advocate for participant needs, providing referral information, when appropriate to internal and external services based on individual participant needs. Provide individual follow-up services to clients as needed.
  • Collaborate with community to coordinate enrichment services.
  • Represent MNC at appropriate community forums and funder meetings/trainings; maintain superior customer service with funders, staff, collaborating agencies, parents, and participants at all times. Adequately inform, share information, and collaborate with adults.
  • Maintain accurate program records and follows reporting procedures. Compile, analyze, verify and submit data according to funding schedule and guidelines.
  • Participate in weekly staff meetings and as trainings are offered.
  • Actively participate in the creation and implementation of a personal staff development plan striving for self-improvement.
  • Must be available to participate in late afternoon, evening, and some weekend activities as needed (including Memorial Day Weekend, and during school breaks).
  • Supporting other Youth Service Programs as needed.

Qualifications

Education:  AS Degree with an emphasis in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field; must be enrolled in college education working towards an BA degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminal Justice or related field, with a current official transcript on file plus at least 2 years of Coordinating Experience; or AS in a related field with at least 3 years of Coordinating Experience; or 6 years of Coordinating and Direct Service Experience.

Experience:  Required 2+ years’ work experience facilitating groups and working with high-risk girls ages 9-17 and successful experience in developing curriculum and creating and implementing youth programs.

Requirement:

  • Current CA Driver’s License, current auto insurance and a clean driving record.
  • Current CPR & First Aid Certificate (every 2 years thereafter)
  • Current Immunizations (TB) (every 2 years thereafter)
  • Clearance Child Abuse Index

Language(s):  English/Spanish, preferred

If you are seeking an organization that values, promotes and develops leadership by delivering culturally sensitive, multi-generational, community based services that empower families to build strong, healthy, and vibrant neighborhoods with the vision of a strong, healthier and more vibrant community that respects and celebrates its many rich, cultural traditions, please apply.

How to Apply

If you are qualified and interested in applying, please send your resume and cover letter with Group Facilitator in the subject line to hr@mncsf.org.

Please do not contact us by phone.   Please visit our web site for additional information on our Company web-site at: www.mncsf.org

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome diversity in the workplace.  Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.