Position: Workshop Facilitator

Recruitment: A23-220-38

Location: Visalia Service Center

Deadline: Open until filled

Status: Full-time regular with benefits

Non-Exempt

Language Requirement: Spanish preferred

Department: Adult

Reports to: Service Center Manager

Number of Positions: 1

Summary: Provides objective assessment, counseling and educational services to participants in a workshop setting. Also provides Case Manager with individual participant information essential for objective assessment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Provides case management services to program participants.

2. Provides counseling to participants, such as job and career counseling.

3. Provides ongoing workshops to participants (i.e., self-esteem, work habits, family counseling and other topics) to encourage continued participation in direct training activities.

4. Participates in case management staffing with support staff and/or participants to evaluate ISS and recommend corrective measures when necessary.

5. Assesses participant skill levels using various assessment tools.

6. Provides Case Managers with essential participant information identified during workshop activities for including in the IEP.

7 Participates in training workshops related to objective assessment, motivational workshop techniques, parenting and teaching methods.

8. Assists Case Manager by referring participants, after objective assessment, to appropriate programs services most appropriate to meet participant needs.

9. Provides pre-employment and work-maturity skills to participants.

10. Conducts outreach in a workshop setting to encourage participation in program activities.

11. Assists in gathering initial assessment information.

12. Assists participants to determine their own suitability for program services.

13. Provides employer outreach in a workshop setting to disseminate information about program activities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or six years of directly related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. May be required to be certified in Anger Management and/or Parenting/Family Wellness instruction.

COMPUTER: Moderate computer skills required for data entry, Word, Excel, and other software programs, as required for the position.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Access to transportation and California drivers license and minimum auto insurance required by law. May be required to be certified in Anger Management and/or Parenting/Family Wellness instruction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regular attendance is required.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

AT-WILL STATEMENT: Employment at Proteus is employment at will. This means that an employee is free to leave his or her employment at any time, with or without cause or notice, and the Company retains the same right to terminate the employee at any time, with or without cause or notice. Please understand that continued employment cannot be guaranteed for any employee.

This policy of at-will employment may be changed only by a written employment agreement signed by the Chief Executive Officer that expressly changes the policy of at-will employment. Unless the employee’s employment is covered by a written employment agreement that specifically provides otherwise, this policy of at-will employment is the sole and entire agreement between the employee and the Company as to the duration of employment and the circumstances under which employment may be terminated.

With the exception of employment at-will, terms and conditions of employment with the Company may be modified at the sole discretion of the Company, with or without cause or notice at any time. No implied contract concerning any employment-related decision or term or condition of employment can be established by any other statement, conduct, policy, or practice. Examples of the types of terms and conditions of employment that are within the sole discretion of the Company include, but are not limited to, the following: promotion; demotion; transfers; hiring decisions; compensation; benefits; qualifications; discipline; layoff or recall; rules; hours and schedules; work assignments; job duties and responsibilities; production standards; subcontracting; reduction, cessation, or expansion of operations; sale, relocation, merger, or consolidation of operations; determinations concerning the use of equipment, methods, or facilities; or any other terms and conditions that the Company may determine to be necessary for the safe, efficient, and economic operation of its business.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements, which may change from time to time based on business needs. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship to the Company may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Vaccine Addition: Please be aware that Proteus, Inc. requires all employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. This position will require the successful candidate to show proof of a vaccination. Proteus, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and will provide reasonable accommodation to those individuals who are unable to be vaccinated consistent with federal, state, and local law.

Apply online by visiting our website at www.proteusinc.org. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 559-735-3670 or email at

proteusapps@proteusinc.org. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

Proteus is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov.

Employment Salary: $3,575

Deadline: Open until filled