Workshop Facilitator

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Full Time San Pablo, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Lao Family Community Development, Inc. (LFCD) is a community development non-profit agency established in the City of Richmond in Contra Costa County in 1980. Today, Lao Family has expanded its operations and service footprint to two additional counties, including Alameda and Sacramento. LFCD’s headquarters office is in Oakland, CA. It delivers programs and services from 7 locations in 35 languages. The agency provides both community development real estate facilities and a diverse workforce, education, and human services that directly support predominantly low‑income US‑born high‑barrier families and individuals, refugees, immigrants, transitional age youth, seniors, and other special populations such as individuals with disabilities.

The Workshop Facilitator provides a trauma‑informed, peer‑based mentoring, financial coaching, and reentry education to justice‑involved individuals. This position is critical in empowering clients through lived experience, supporting behavior change using Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (CBI), and increasing financial literacy to help participants build sustainable, independent lives post‑incarceration. The Workshop Facilitator delivers both one‑on‑one and group‑based services, facilitates evidence‑based workshops, and collaborates with case managers and reentry support teams.

• Provide non‑judgmental, peer‑based support and encouragement to clients transitioning from incarceration or justice involvement.
• Conducted daily workshops and provided coaching to all clients enrolled in the San Pablo office programs, followed a bi‑weekly workshop schedule, and had regular one‑on‑one check‑ins with clients to monitor progress and emotional well‑being.
• Facilitate sessions in‑person (one‑on‑one or group) and virtually, as needed.
• Share appropriate lived experience to build rapport and foster trust, accountability, and motivation.
• Help clients navigate housing, employment, substance use recovery, and family reunification barriers.
• Conducted assessments of clients’ financial situations and helped create realistic, personalized financial plans.
• Coach clients on financial literacy topics such as budgeting, saving, building credit, and understanding financial institutions.
• When applicable, clients can access banking services, credit repair programs, debt reduction plans, and public benefits.
• Document financial milestones and provide case management or team progress reports.
• Facilitate group sessions using evidence‑based Cognitive Behavioral Intervention (CBI) curriculum tailored for justice‑involved populations.
• Teach core CBI components such as thinking patterns, decision‑making, problem‑solving, and emotion regulation.
• Create a safe, structured learning environment that encourages group participation, reflection, and peer learning.
• Track attendance and maintain accurate facilitation logs and participant progress.
• Collaborate with program supervisor, case managers, and employment/housing specialists to align support strategies.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records, workshop attendance logs, and outcome tracking.
• Support the scheduling and outreach for financial literacy and CBI workshops.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and supervision to ensure service quality and continued professional growth.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of the CalAIM program and leverage cross‑sector partnerships to support positive housing and health outcomes for participants.
• Refer clients to supportive services such as mental health care, substance use treatment, and educational opportunities.
• Represent the program at community events and reentry partner meetings as needed.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field, such as Sociology, Psychology, etc., is preferred, or must have at least 2 years of experience with peer…