Families First Overview
Families First is a nonprofit organization that partners with parents to amplify their power so they can positively impact the lives of children and communities through our groundbreaking programs. Our vision is that: **
Every parent** is strong and supported.
Every community benefits from the power of parents. **
Every child** is thriving and resilient.
Families First programs consist of:
The Power of Parenting Program: Provides parenting workshops and support for parents of children between birth and age eight. This program consists of 12 interactive sessions that bring parents' life experiences to the center.
The Ripple Program: Brings parents’ lived experiences raising children in the community to advise the institutions and policies that are most important in children’s lives. The program includes the Parent Leadership Series, six training sessions that help parents strengthen their leadership and advocacy skills.
Position Overview
Families First is seeking per-diem facilitators to run our Power of Parenting and Parent Leadership Series throughout Western MA, including Springfield, Holyoke, and Chicopee area (in-person and virtual) and statewide (virtual). Families First Program Facilitators have previous experience working with adult learners from a wide range of backgrounds and are skilled at leading interactive workshops.
Program Facilitators focusing on the Power of Parenting typically have knowledge of Family Studies, Child Development, Psychology, and Social Work. Each Power of Parenting program consists of twelve sessions, either virtual or in-person. Virtual sessions are 75 minutes, and in-person sessions are 90 minutes.
Program Facilitators focusing on the Parent Leadership Series typically have knowledge of Family Engagement, Leadership, Advocacy, and Project Management. The Parent Leadership Series consists of six virtual 2-hour sessions.
Sessions for both programs are held weekly during the daytime, evening, or weekend hours.
Curriculum guides, handouts, and slide shows are prepared, developed, and regularly updated by Families First’s support staff. Additional opportunities for Program Facilitators may arise, such as facilitating alumni workshops and Ripple Staff Training series, participating in the organization’s Diversity Equity Inclusion & Belonging Committee, and/or participating in other organizational opportunities or initiatives.
This position reports to the Associate Director of Curriculum & Training.
Essential Job Functions
Qualifications
Knowledge of child development for Power of Parenting programs and knowledge of project management, advocacy and family engagement for the Ripple program.
Pay Rate & Benefits
Families First has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We aim to attract candidates who hold these same values. Families First is an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.