Team Lead for Education and Community Development Centers
POSITION: Team Lead for Education and Community Development Centers
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Development
CATEGORY: Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Permanent
LOCATION: In-Person, Fairfax, Virginia – will be required to travel between all locations
Facets is looking for a Team Lead for our Education and Community Development Centers (ECD). The Team Lead is responsible for the smooth and effective delivery of community-based services and programs for Wedgewood, The Robinson, Ragan Oaks, and Barros Circle by supervising case management and developing and evaluating programs and services for children and adults. The Team Lead also represents ECD at agency events, county meetings, partner meetings, and community events. The Team Lead is responsible for turning in all necessary reports and documents for county reporting requirements in a timely manner.
About the Job
REPORTS TO: Director of Community Development
CATEGORY: Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Permanent
LOCATION: In-Person, Fairfax, Virginia – will be required to travel between all locations
About the Organization:
FACETS is a non-profit organization that opens doors by helping parents, their children, and individuals who suffer the effects of poverty in Fairfax County. We meet their emergency needs through our wrap around services and community partnerships, and help individuals and families experience safe and stable housing after years of uncertainty and instability. We strive to ensure that every person in our community has a place they can call home. Here at FACETS, every team member plays a role in making a difference in the lives of our most vulnerable neighbors.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervises Community Development Advocates working in community centers to provide programming, case management and leadership development so residents are able to meet short-term needs and enhance self-sufficiency in the long-term.
- Ensures community case management services are provided in locations served by ECD staff, assisting staff in case analysis to implement appropriate interventions and to identify suitable referrals.
- Establishes services at the new community center opening at One University in November 2024.
- Performs site visits with staff, including visits to residents’ homes, work sites and/or programs as needed.
- Provides weekly supervision to staff and documents staff performance through yearly evaluations and more often as needed.
- Plans and participates in training for team development.
- Collaborates with Volunteer Manager to ensure all sites have appropriate support.
- Manages accurate records for ECD program (virtual and paper) and develops and tracks budgets for all ECD sites, in collaboration with the Director of Community Development.
- Supports the Communications Team by providing stories and photos that demonstrate the impact of the ECD Centers and enhance statistical data.
- Provides support in the grant-writing process for funding of programs.
- Participates and assists with all seasonal/holiday drives and fundraising events.
- Conducts presentations on ECD programs and needs to the general public.
- Represents FACETS in the community, in accord with Agency Mission, Vision, and Code of Ethics.
- Education: Master’s degree in Social Work or related field; Bachelor’s degree with extensive experience will be considered.
- Experience providing case management services and program management, including providing direct supervision of program staff.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and an independent and creative worker.
- Bilingual (Spanish or Arabic), is a plus.
- Ability to lift items weighing 10-20 pounds.
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, good driving record, and personal car insurance
- Ability to drive a 15-passenger van.
- Must pass criminal background and Child Protective Services background checks.
FACETS offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualification/experience.
Benefits:
- Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees with competitive family rates and 3 medical plan options.
- Paid Basic Life Insurance with an option to buy additional coverage.
- 403(b) retirement plan options with generous matching.
- Generous leave package for full-time employees: paid annual vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays per calendar year plus 3 floating holidays to use within the fiscal year; 12 weeks of maternity leave; paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care.
- Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability 100% employer paid.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Reimbursement of work-related expenses including portions of mileage, cell phone and data expenses.
- On-going professional development and training; reimbursement for portions of tuition, training, or (re)certification in areas related to current position.
Everyone at FACETS is driven to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. FACETS is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. FACETS is an equal opportunity employer with a culturally diverse work environment. Our welcoming community encourages collaboration across programs for our rewarding work.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates may apply by sending a resume and cover letter to employment@facetscares.org.
Equal Employment Opportunity M/F/D/V.
FACETS is proud to be an EOE/ADA employer that values diversity
ADA Statement: FACETS will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.