Manhattan, NY, 10175, USA
5 hours ago
Facilitator - LINK
If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. (http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?) Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities + Leads and facilitates one (1) or more of YAI’s Family Support group offerings based on interests, availability and qualifications by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults and/or parents based on specific program curriculum. + Engages with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with I/DD. + Working in partnership with support staff, ensures participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment. + Conducts person-centered goal setting and regularly monitors and evaluates participant progress through observations. + Provides individual assistance, within a group setting, when needed. + Communicates consistently with supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities. + Engages with families on site pre/post session regarding progress, plans and/or any issues or concerns that arise. + Works with program leadership to identify, develop and/or update and enhance program curriculum according to the evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content. + Ensures timely and accurate documentation of services, attendance and billing in compliance with guidelines and regulations and in appropriate format and electronic systems for all documentation related to the program. + Ensures proper facility set up/clean-up for each group session, may assist with room set up as needed. + Remains current with mandatory and other training, successfully completing within required time frames. + Performs all other duties, as assigned. Schedule: + Mondays (Kitchen Skills) from 3:30-5:30pm + Tuesdays (Yoga Mindfulness) from 4:30-6:30pm + Wednesdays (Life Skills) from 4:30-6pm. Minimum Qualification Requirements including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.) + Bachelor’s degree, training and/or certificate in program related field or as required by program contract ; or + A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. + Yoga Certification is preferred. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. + Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently. + Excellent time management and written communication skills. + Ability to complete room set up, including movement/sliding of tables, chairs and other equipment. + Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Preferred Qualification Requirements (desired requirements beyond MQRs above) + One (1) year experience working with people with I/DD preferred. + Master’s Degree may be required by certain contracts and/or programs. Compensation: $25/hr - $25/hr All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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