Facilitator - Link

[If you are a current YAI employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.](http://wd5.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/yai/login.htmld?) **Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities** * Leads and facilitates one (1) or more of YAI’s Family Support group offerings based on interests, availability and qualifications by leading and moderating group discussions with children, adults and/or parents based on specific program curriculum.   * Engages with multiple participants with varying levels of verbal abilities and support needs and/or parents of children with I/DD.  * Working in partnership with support staff, ensures participation and engagement while maintaining a safe and structured environment. * Conducts person-centered goal setting and regularly monitors and evaluates participant progress through observations. * Provides individual assistance, within a group setting, when needed.  * Communicates consistently with supervisor or designee, escalating programmatic concerns and reporting operational issues related to program equipment and facilities. * Engages with families on site pre/post session regarding progress, plans and/or any issues or concerns that arise. * Works with program leadership to identify, develop and/or update and enhance program curriculum according to the evidence-based practice, incorporating new teaching methods and content. * Ensures timely and accurate documentation of services, attendance and billing in compliance with guidelines and regulations and in appropriate format and electronic systems for all documentation related to the program. * Ensures proper facility set up/clean-up for each group session, may assist with room set up as needed. * Remains current with mandatory and other training, successfully completing within required time frames. * Performs all other duties, as assigned. **Schedule:** * Mondays (Kitchen Skills) from 3:30-5:30pm * Tuesdays (Yoga Mindfulness) from 4:30-6:30pm * Wednesdays (Life Skills) from 4:30-6pm. **Minimum Qualification Requirements** _including education, experience, licensure/certification, etc. and essential physical capabilities (e.g. lifting, assisting lifting, standing, etc.)_ * Bachelor’s degree, training and/or certificate in program related field or as required by program contract; or * A satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. * Yoga Certification is preferred.  * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. * Strong problem-solving skills with demonstrated ability to work independently. * Excellent time management and written communication skills. * Ability to complete room set up, including movement/sliding of tables, chairs and other equipment. * Proficient in Outlook, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. **Preferred Qualification Requirements** _(desired requirements beyond MQRs above)_ * One (1) year experience working with people with I/DD preferred. * Master’s Degree may be required by certain contracts and/or programs. **Compensation:** $25/hr - $25/hr All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.