Instructional Facilitator

General

Summary:

The Instructional Facilitator (IF) is responsible for the life skill instruction and academic support of the Safer Foundation youth population. The Instructional Facilitator is expected to competently guide class participants in their efforts to achieve basic competence in mathematics, reading, writing, science, and social studies utilizing peer and group learning techniques leading to the achievement of a high school equivalency diploma.

The IF also leads life skill activities and works collaboratively as part of the YEP team to provide transportation, schedule external speakers, develop lesson plans, update Juvenile Court Services on client progress/concerns, order HiSET tests, and communicates with the testing center on the scheduling of youth testing. The IF conducts registration, tracks daily attendance, enrolls students into class utilizing Salesforce and completes daily case notes.

As of 7/1/2024, the YEP contract will service the 7th Judicial District which includes:
Scott, Muscatine, Clinton, Jackson and Cedar Counties. The IF will travel to Clinton and/or Muscatine twice per week to provide small group services to students.

The position reports to the YEP Program Manager and is funded primarily through a contract with the State of Iowa (DHS) as well as multiple other funding partners.

The Position is properly performed when all essential duties and responsibilities are executed by following the Safer Values.

Exceeding Expectations, Communication and Collaboration, Integrity, and Evidence Based Innovation.

• Based on individual students' varying needs, abilities, and interests, adapt traditional and non-traditional teaching methods to provide instruction and support in basic skills required to pass the HiSET exams.
• Observe and evaluate students' work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement.
• Instruct students individually and in groups using current and life events as subject matters for discussion and problem solving.
• Prepare materials and classroom for class activities.
• Assist in the selection and proper placement of enrollees assuring that each one has a progress plan to guide their work.
• Participate in regular staffings to be certain that all vital information is exchanged, and, subsequently, used in the development, review, and revision of participant's progress plans.
• Provide transportation to and from program and testing locations as needed.
• Provide in-person and virtual services to students in all five counties within district 7.
• Enforce participant guidelines and program policies while maintaining structure and consistency.
• Assist in workforce readiness training and employment placement as needed.

• Initiate, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with Scott County Juvenile Court Services, Scott Community College - West Davenport Center and service organizations in the community to promote the program.
• Conduct registration with youth and parent/guardian, promoting the program and engaging the family's receptiveness to service.
• Represent the Safer Foundation with community groups, as appropriate, and attend community events as designated.

• Complete registration with youth and parent/guardian and enroll in appropriate class session utilizing Salesforce.
• Track daily student attendance and calculate associated cash incentives.
• Participate in regular staffing's to be certain that all vital information is exchanged, and, subsequently, used in the development, review, and revision of participant's progress plans.
• Document daily participant notes and attendance using SOAP format as applicable in Salesforce.
• Send weekly classroom reports to Juvenile Court Services to update officers on client progress.
• Track client hours for Eastern Iowa Community College using Accudemia tracking system.

• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Knowl…