MUSCLE Group Facilitator- (Part-time/contract position) Description: The MUSCLE Program facilitator is responsible for planning and implementing MUSCLE, a primary prevention program traditionally facilitated by men, for boys ranging from 8-15 years old. This program is taught in summer community center day camp programs, in both private and public schools during school hours, and after school programs.This position is part time. Hours vary based on scheduled programming. MUSCLE is a 6 session program. Facilitators must be able to commit to teaching all six sessions in a program. This is a contract position.
Program Description: MUSCLE (Men Understanding Strength Character Leadership and Empathy) is a Primary Prevention Education program developed, in part, by the Julie Valentine Center to work with young men to stop violence against women and children. MUSCLE will take place over the course of 6 weeks at one hour each week. The curriculum used for MUSCLE is entitled LIVERESPECT and comes from A CALL TO MEN. A CALL TO MEN is an organization that is nationally recognized for their involvement in engaging men to end violence against women and children. The lessons will cover the following topics:
The Man Box,
Society’s Gender Rules,
The Media Connection,
Understanding Objectification,
Understanding Sexual Harassment,
Interrupting the Cycle and Healthy Manhood,
Healthy Relationships.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This list of essential duties and responsibilities is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed. Incumbents may be required to perform other job- related tasks other than those specifically presented in this job description.
MUSCLE Programs
Provide educational programs that are evidence based and developmentally appropriate for boys primarily aged in the middle school grades including in-school programming as well as after school programming.
Provide and facilitate evidence based programming for gender specific summer programming in community centers in the Greenville county area.
Maintain documentation of program outcomes, reports, and statistics
Building Community Relationships/ Marketing
Network with community partners to maintain and develop collaborative partnerships as well as market the Education Program in the community to build connections and programming.
Administrative/ Training
Background checks are required with both SCDSS and SLED.
Successfully complete mandatory 10 hour training course to learn curriculum and how to implement it.
Perform other duties as assigned and/ or requested.
Education/Experience Requirements: Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree or working towards Bachelor’s degree in human services or related fields Minimum Experience: 1 year preferred Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Experience: Experience and training in working with children; experience in public speaking and/ or training; ability to remain calm in crisis situations; ability to work independently at organizing and planning programs in the community; must have reliable transportation.
