Parenting Education Facilitator - Rose M. Singer Center (Rikers)

POSITION: Parenting Education Facilitator - Rose M. Singer Center (Rikers)

REPORTS TO: Program Director, Visiting and Family Assistance Program

WORK SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; some evenings required

STATUS: Full-Time, Salaried

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY: $60,000 per year

The Parenting Education Facilitator (PEF) will provide services to justice-involved women detained at the Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers Island and their families in the community to strengthen family connections during detention, facilitate long-term stability, and increase family reunification outcomes. The PEF will oversee and coordinate all aspects of Hour Children's parenting education offerings, including Partners in Parenting, Anger Management, and Healthy Relationships.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Visiting and Family Assistance Staff, including Social Workers, as needed, to plan, administer and evaluate all curriculums.

• Facilitate gender-responsive and trauma-informed group programming that addresses parenting, relationships, and navigating systems.

• Evaluate existing curriculums to ensure they are relevant and meaningful; revise as necessary.

• Develop and coordinate opportunities for enrichment, including guest speakers, unique seminars, staff development, and educational workshops as needed.

• Work collaboratively with the Doulas to support new mothers in the RMSC Nursery and develop a parenting curriculum for participants who reside in the nursery.

• Pre- and post-test participants to demonstrate knowledge gains, evaluate classes, and document programmatic outcomes.

• Oversee all related logistics, including scheduling classes, coordinating class locations, confirming attendance, and planning graduation.

• Facilitate weekly support groups for families in the community, including a Grandparents Raising Grandchildren support group.

• Maintain appropriate client information and documentation in electronic databases and hard files, and submit accurate data on a regular basis.

• Attend internal staff meetings, trainings, and supervision, as well as related external meetings and trainings with resource partners.

• Comply with all Jail procedures, processes, and requirements, including all security regulations and PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) requirements.

• Perform additional department- or agency-related duties or special projects as directed by the supervisor.