Workshop Facilitator – Youth Institutional Programs

JOB DESCRIPTION

Role and Responsibilities

• Deliver curriculum-based groups and other services related to the Forward Thinking and Victim Sensitivity programs within the residential facilities of the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services, 7 group sessions weekly.
• Prepare and deliver group materials in a flexible and energetic manner.
• Meet one on one with program participants to establish rapport and connection to materials.
• Track and update client information using the designated agency database program.
• Generate weekly, quarterly, and year-end reports to the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services and DCJ management; additional reporting may be requested as needed.
• Collaborate with the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services regarding transition planning and progress, as needed.
• Recruit and support guest speakers for the Victim Sensitivity Program based on weekly content.
• Follow DSCYF Facility Procedures and Protocols.
• Accept and perform other work as assigned.
• Job Type: Part-Time 20–25 hours/week, afternoons and evenings.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Master’s degree in human services, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience working with adjudicated youth, ideally in residential or institutional settings.
• Significant knowledge and experience related to justice-involved people, the social forces and systems impacting them, and the resources available to them are required.
• Experience with group facilitation is required.
• Experience in motivational interviewing, strengths-based, trauma-informed practice, and/or Cognitive Behavioral practices is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with youth.
• Adaptability and creativity in group facilitation, especially in challenging environments.
• Cultural humility and commitment to equity when working with diverse populations.
• Embrace an understanding of justice involvement that acknowledges the impact of institutional racism and the systemic oppression of BIPOC, women, and LGBTQ+ people; must share the belief that people can change in positive ways.
• Understands and supports the mission of the Delaware Center for Justice.
• Network of community guest speakers preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage work at different sites (in-office and off-site).
• Ability to multitask and work both independently and with supervision, on-site and remotely.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to the use of Microsoft Office, as well as Zoom/Skype and other distance meeting resources.
• Background checks and clearances required as per program contract(s).

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