Description

JOB TITLE: Dare2Dad Facilitator

Department: Connect

Job Status: Active

FLSA Status: Exempt 

Reports To: Director of Vision 30 Partnerships 

Grade/Level: Volunteer 

Amount of Travel Required: 25% of travel time expected 

Job Type: Facilitator 

Positions Supervised: N/A          

Work Schedule: 2-4 hours per week

Position Summary

The Dare2Dad facilitator will lead and instruct a recurring (12) week curriculum known as InsideOut Dad and/or 24:7 Dad. Since Dare2Dad operates in varying venues from local adult detention centers to probation offices to pregnancy centers and hospitals, and many others, this facilitator will need to be able to connect with differing demographic groups. At the onset of the (12) week classes, a pre-survey will be administered with the same survey being conducted at the conclusion of the (12) weeks. Additionally, when and where applicable, it is desired to establish ongoing personal mentorship of said dads. 

Essential Functions

• Able to obtain a successful background check and admittance to BRRJA
• Prepares and presents weekly the lesson from the InsideOut Dad curriculum
• Able to provide relevant family/fatherhood experience to support themes discussed in class
• Capable of integrating scriptural references into lesson material
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communicator
• Works to build and maintain community relationships 

Reasonable Accommodations Statement: To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

Non-Essential Functions:

• N/A

Competency Statements 

• Active Listening - Ability to actively attend to, convey, and understand the comments and questions of others.  
• Adaptability - Ability to adapt to change in the workplace.
• Applied Learning - Ability to participate in needed learning activities in a way that makes the most of the learning experience.
• Autonomy - Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.   
• Diversity Oriented - Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or job type. 
• Empathetic - Ability to appreciate and be sensitive to the feelings of others.
• Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.  
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others. 
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Presentation Skills - Ability to effectively present information publicly. 
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers. 
• Self Confidence - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.  
• Self Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of ones ability using his or her own drive or initiative.  
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.  
• Tolerance - Ability to work successfully with a variety of people without making judgments.  
• Training - Ability to develop a particular skill in others to bring them up to a predetermined standard of work performance.  

DELIVERABLES: Communicate weekly with BRRJA staff about progress of class and adjustments that need to be implemented. Be prepared weekly to teach the material at hand, and always researching and learning to bring the most relevant and practical training to the men in class. Seek to establish ongoing relationships when and where applicable.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

The Dare2Dad facilitator must first and foremost be a Dad as he must be able to connect with dads in class on a very practical level.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education: N/A

Degree obtained: N/A

Experience: Minimum 7 years as Dad

Computer Skills: Minimal

Certification & Licenses: N/A

Other Requirements:

A desire to see dads equipped, encouraged, and empowered to lead their families; a belief in the importance of healthy dads to lead healthy families; a desire to come alongside, support, and model what it means to be a present and involved father, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position. 

O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day) 

F (Frequently) - Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day) 

C (Constantly) - Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

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Stand: C Walk: F Sit: O

Manually Manipulate O Reach Outward O Reach Above Shoulder N

Climb N Crawl N Squat or Kneel N

Bend O Grasp O Speak C

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth) 

Sense of Sound – If yes, list SPECIFIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS 

Sense of Smell - N

Sense of Taste - N

Sense of Touch - N

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – NO

Sense of Balance Y

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Adult Correctional Facilities and other venues

Prepared By: Dave Frett Date: 8/27/2024

Approval: Claudia Fletcher Date: 8/27/2024

Employee Signature: _____________________________ Date: _________________

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.