Incredible Years (IY) Specialist

Job Title: Incredible Years/ Parenting Program Instructor Reports To : IY Team Lead Hours: 37.5 hours/week – Evening availability required Location : Scranton, PA (onsite) FLSA Status : Full-time, non-exempt Outreach Culture: Outreach's mission statement states, "With respect for the individual and with the highest professional standards, Outreach – Center for Community Resources offers a variety of programs that promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency".

We strive to embody this mission in our employment as well. At Outreach, you will find an environment where you are family, and family comes first. We are an organization with 35 years of serving the community and are expanding our services to meet the growing needs in our service area. Outreach Benefits: We proudly offer the following benefits to eligible employees: ● Medical, dental, and vision insurance ● Short term and long-term disability ● Life insurance ● Generous paid time off (PTO) ● 401k plan ● Personal and bereavement leave time ● Flexible work arrangements Outreach’s Mission and Values: Staff at Outreach are expected to adhere to and embrace Outreach’s mission and values.

Our mission, as stated above, is to promote family stability and economic self-sufficiency for our participants. Our Values drive how we approach our mission. These include: ● Respect for the individual ● Upholding the highest professional standards ● Belief that Relationships, Connections, and Belonging matter ● Providing hope for the future As an Outreach Team Member, we expect that all staff have the shared responsibility to tell our story and share our impact with key stakeholders (funders, board members, volunteers, governing bodies, community partners) – always connecting the programs we deliver with the outcomes and impact we report.

Summary: Responsible for the implementation and ongoing development of the evidenced-based Incredible Years program and other parent education groups as deemed appropriate. Duties: ● Successful completion of IY parent group leader training and other training as needed. ● Individual intakes with program participants, including the completion of the IY pre/post-test measure.

● Planning and preparation for parenting group sessions at Outreach and community locations including maintaining supply levels, photocopying, room set-up, and arranging for meals, transportation assistance, and childcare accommodations for attending parents. Assist with purchasing supplies for programming. ● Facilitation of group sessions at Outreach and community locations with fidelity to the IY model.

● Timely completion and filing of weekly group evaluations and participant homework as recommended by the program developer. ● Weekly parent phone calls for individual follow-up and case management purposes. ● Completion of the steps necessary for certification by IY program developer. ● Assists with other parenting services such as the PAST Group, Parent Cafes, etc ● Prepares and maintains case records, reports and other appropriate documentation; enters client data into agency data system ● Participates in agency-wide project teams, including the Children’s Career Fair, Toyland holiday program and other projects.

● Performs other duties as assigned. ● Attendance is mandatory Qualifications: 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/Experience: Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) from a four-year college or university, plus one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office software; web-based training and data entry.

Certificates and Licenses: Completion of IY training and ongoing professional development as related to agency/program needs; Completion of IY certification process; Valid PA Driver's License; Must be able to obtain clearances under PA Child Protection laws. 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 usually moderate. Physical Demands: The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. **Outreach is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.