Instructional Facilitator

Job Description

Job Description

The Safer Foundation is a social service provider to individuals with arrest and conviction records. Through a full range of services, including case management, educational instruction and advocacy, we focus on preparing individuals for the world of work by helping them find and keep productive and meaningful employment.

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.

Performance Results Description

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Stakeholder Interface and Service :

• 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.

Stakeholder Outreach and Recruitment :

Tracking, Document, and Reporting

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Education and Experience :

Benefits :

Medical Insurance – Care for you and eligible family members

Choice of two (2) Medical Plan options from BlueCross BlueShield

Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)

Health Maintenance Organization (HMO)

Dental Insurance – Offered by BCBS

Individual coverage 100% paid by Safer!

Eligible family coverage available

Vision – “See” how Safer cares for your eye health

Low-cost co-pays for in-network exam, frames & contacts

Life Insurance – Protection for you & your family

Basic Life (equal to 1.5 times your salary.)

100% paid by Safer!

403b Retirement Plan – Helping you save for retirement

Generous Company match to help you save more!

Vacation & Holidays – Refresh, rewind, & enjoy at Safer!

Vacation days (non-manager)

Company Holidays (2025); more than industry standard

Paid Leave Days

Other Benefits & Perks - adding value to You!

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Benefits such as Pet Insurance, Critical Illness, & Travel

Safer Foundation is a drug-free workplace.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action / Minorities / Females / Veterans

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