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.