<p>Description</p> <p>This position acts as Site Coordinator for weekly Strengthening Families Program (SFP) and oversees the operation of the Strengthening Families Group programming; ensures that the program runs smoothly including ordering food and supplies/materials and creating a welcoming and safe environment for families in alignment with BSCS's policies and procedures This position provides coverage for group facilitation when needed. The Site Coordinator works with the Program Coordinator to support the Prevention in Early Childhood Program (PEC) and assists the Program Coordinator in the implementation of the PEC.</p> <p>What You Will Be Doing to Make a Difference...</p> <ul> <li>Provide weekly oversight for the Strengthening Families Program, including directing staff and troubleshooting any issues that arise. </li><li>Provide leadership during SFP </li><li>Ensure that supplies and materials (including food) are ready to be used by group facilitators </li><li>Serve as a go-to person during SFP and be responsible for communication with families between sessions </li><li>Provide coverage for group facilitation </li><li>Familiar with SFP programming and participate in training to become a SFP facilitator </li><li>Provide support with SFP implementation, ensuring the program is implemented with fidelity and in alignment with CLAS standards </li><li>Familiar with Strategic Prevention Framework </li><li>Assist Program Coordinator with recruiting and onboarding SFP participants </li><li>Assist with data collection and program evaluation </li><li>Maintain partnership with referral resources </li><li>Maintain a strong connection with group participants </li><li>Keep accurate record of group programming and ensures that goals and objectives are reached during the weekly sessions. </li><li>Provide support to Program Coordinator in daily operation of the Prevention in Early Childhood Program, i.e. support with community outreach, administrative duties, organizing, planning, creating marketing materials, etc. </li></ul> <p>Schedule: Part Time; 20 hours per week. Flexible Schedule</p> <p>Requirements</p> <ul> <li>One year experience working with families and in early childhood with associate degree or high school diploma or equivalent </li><li>Experience implementing evidence-based group programming in alignment with culturally and linguistically appropriate standards </li><li>Good understanding of group dynamics </li><li>Has knowledge of local resources for Social Determinants of Health and is able to support group participants when needed </li><li>Proficient in communication and technology (e-mail, writing skills, cell phones, Microsoft Suites: Word, Excel, Forms, PowerPoint, etc.) </li><li>Has strong organizational and communication skills </li><li>Language capacity is highly desirable </li><li>Experience working with diverse populations able to work independently as part of the team </li><li>Must complete the two day strengthening families program group leader facilitator training </li><li>Ability to maintain records and to keep records and information in a confidential manner </li></ul> <p>Bay State Community Services is committed to diversity, inclusion, and social justice. We are committed to providing an environment free from harassment of any kind, and mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Bay State Community Services believes diversity and inclusion, and social justice is an action, and as such seeks to operationalize policies, procedures and systems, that support a talented, and diverse workforce.</p>