Group Facilitator-Fee for Service

Wheeler • Enfield, CT

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About The Position

The Group Facilitator co-facilitates psycho-educational group sessions and provides associated case management functions for clients enrolled in the group. This position will serve Waterbury and the greater Hartford area. Locations include Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Meriden and Enfield. SCHEDULE Ability to work daytime hours strongly preferred. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONSBA/BS degree plus three years or MA/MS degree plus one year experience working with the criminal justice population, experience with individual and group facilitation and/or group dynamics. Previous experience with domestic violence is also required. Due to program needs and requirements of our funding source we are looking for a male to support this role.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree plus three years or MA/MS degree plus one year experience working with the criminal justice population, experience with individual and group facilitation and/or group dynamics.
• Previous experience with domestic violence is also required.
• Ability to work daytime hours strongly preferred.
• Due to program needs and requirements of our funding source we are looking for a male to support this role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and or Co-facilitates psycho-educational groups for CSSD referred clients.
• Provides case management duties (telephone contact with clients regarding appointments, contact with referral sources, etc.) as necessary to clients assigned to group.
• Facilitates program orientation for newly referred clients, ensuring client understands and agrees to the service and ensuring compliance with agency policies.
• Clearly and concisely advises clients regarding program guidelines.
• Completes all required documentation (e.g., progress notes, monthly client updates, docket reports, and discharge reports for referral source) following established program protocols and timelines.
• Attends clinical supervision / training sessions, as required by contract (e.g., 12 two-hour trainings and an annual training up to eight hours for Explore program).
• Communicates client/group/agency issues to the Program Manager in a timely manner.
• Submits vouchers within one month of the date of service.
• Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level