Girl Scouts of Western Washington (girlscoutsww.org) is currently seeking an individual with a strong desire to make a positive impact in the lives of girls with a(n) incarcerated parent(s). This individual will supervise and deliver Girl Scout programming in our Girl Scouts Beyond Bars (GSBB) program. The Program Supervisor , GSBB will coordinate and participate in prison visits, planning meetings, community troop meetings, field trips, camp sessions and recruitment activities. They will work closely with the liaisons and staff of the Department of Corrections to promote and grow the program. Additionally, they will serve as Task Supervisor or Practicum Instructor for one or two Practicum Students, if qualified. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with excellent benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 403(b) and paid leave.
Girl Scouts Beyond Bars is a program for daughters of incarcerated parents. Activities are designed to build self-esteem and life skills and include monthly meetings planned by the parents and taking place at Washington State Corrections Center facilities.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume and indicate in the subject line the position, your last name and where you saw this posting.
Essential Functions:
Primary
In coordination with the Girls in Care Manager, train, support and supervise Program Assistants, practicum students, interns, AmeriCorps Members and volunteers at multiple troop locations.
Recruit and retain volunteers for Girl Scouts Beyond Bars troops.
Serve as lead for troop and planning meetings occurring at prison facilities -- both male and female facilities.
Plan and coordinate monthly field trips for girls in the community.
Facilitate monthly recruitment sessions at prison facilities.
Assist mother and father offenders in developing monthly program plans and curriculum to be delivered in prison based troops.
Oversee Scouts Sisters community troop partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Conduct regular meetings with Program Assistant and volunteers to share/train in curriculum implementation.
Provide staff support and mentoring of one to two practicum students fulfilling educational requirements for their BASW or MSW degree in Social Work while assisting in the program. This function is optional and applies to staff members qualified to oversee practicum students. (For example: An MSW with at least two years' experience can serve as a Practicum Instructor.)
Ensure administrative components are timely and efficiently completed; including, but not limited to, girl registration forms, event permission slips, monthly activity reports and attendance records.
Secondary
Complete outcomes evaluations for each troop, including leader observations of girls and Youth Program Quality Assessment observations.
Serve as cookie manager for each troop.
Plan and lead annual overnight mother/daughter sessions at prison facilities.
Provide back-up coverage for other program staff.
Coordinate transportation to prison facilities, field trips and special events.
Complete prison volunteer orientation, achieve and maintain status as agency sponsor.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Masters degree in Social Work with at least two years post-graduate work experience in the field is required in order to serve as a Practicum Instructor with practicum students. This qualification is strongly preferred for the position.
• One year experience effectively working with youth.
• One year experience in group facilitation with youth.
• Experience supervising employees preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain boundaries and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to work with culturally and racially diverse groups and at risk populations preferred.
• Demonstrated success working with volunteers and/or leading teams.
• Knowledge of youth development and the Girl Scout program preferred.
• Effective interpersonal skills to ensure effective interactions with individuals at all levels and backgrounds.
• Availability to work designated schedule, including evenings, weekends and an annual overnight at each prison facility. This position is scheduled to regularly work Saturdays.
• Comfortable working in a prison setting.
• Comfortable with working with male and female offenders.
• Skilled in Outlook and Word and familiar with Excel, Access or other database program.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to secure and maintain first aid and CPR certification within three months of hire.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Valid Washington State driver's license, vehicle in working condition, proof of insurance or the ability to fulfill timely and extensive travel requirements across widespread regional geography. Note: This position requires a significant amount of driving year round and may involve driving up to 250 miles per day.
• Satisfactory results from criminal background search.
• Willing to maintain membership in Girl Scouts.
About Girl Scouts of Western Washington
Girl Scouts is for every girl and we are committed to serving girls who face sometimes overwhelming obstacles through programs such as Girl Scouts Beyond Bars, serving the daughters of women in prison, Girl Scouts Fostering A Future, serving girls who are in foster care, Girl Scouting in the School Day meeting with girls in area elementary and middle schools and Skills For Life, serving girls in low income housing communities, many of whom are new to this country. We currently serve over 26,000 girls in partnership with nearly 13,000 volunteers throughout seventeen counties in western Washington. In addition to our headquarters, we operate field offices located in Bellevue, Bremerton, DuPont and Marysville, as well as six camp properties: Camp Lyle Mcleod and Camp St. Albans near Belfair, Camp Robbinswold on the Hood Canal, Camp Evergreen near Longview, Camp Klahanee near Hoquiam and Camp River Ranch, near Carnation.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington staff is committed to upholding the following values in our work:
Diversity • Balance • Fun • Dependability • Stewardship • Respect • Integrity • Transparency • Collaboration • Innovation • Dynamic
An Equal Opportunity Employer
- Location: Seattle
- Compensation: $15.25/hr+ DOE, with excellent health and leave benefits
- This is at a non-profit organization.
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