Facilitator (Group)

Job Description

Job Description

Group facilitator working with individuals who have PERPETRATED domestic violence.

We are looking for an individual who is efficient and comfortable being a member of a team. Someone who can help, inspire, and facilitate behavior change. We have the daily opportunity to change lives and make our community a safer place. The ability to multi-task, while maintaining complex schedules and managing administrative support, is essential in this position. The ideal candidate for this job is resourceful, a good problem solver, and organized. Assuring a steady completion of workload in a timely manner is key to success in this position.

In addition, we are looking for someone whose heart is in the right place and is willing to hold healthy personal boundaries while helping others to hold themselves accountable for their poor choices while supporting them in making better ones.

This position is perfect for individuals who are still in school, would like to supplement their current job, want to supplement their retirement income, and/or grow to full-time in a team.

Days & Hours:

*Varies but consistent
*Evenings & Saturdays REQUIRED
*Part-time hours offered at first (very part time to determine fit for the work; then grows to regular part time) but room to grow to full-time, especially if willing to travel to other locations.

**Training schedule may vary**

Compensation:

*Starting at $18.00-$22.00 per hour depending on qualifications and experience; with periodic raises depending on performance and training.
*Gym membership reimbursement offered after 90 days of employment.
*Paid time off, and retirement plan, available after 6 months of employment.

Reports to: Executive Program Director

Duties & Responsibilities:
* Check in participants for assigned scheduled groups and appointments
* Collect payment for assigned groups and appointments.
* Balance total for each groups payment collected and deposit in safe with accompanying printout & initials.
* Facilitate assigned groups according to program outline via workbook and training
* Document group notes immediately following each group.
* Complete monthly progress notes for each participant in group no later than the third Saturday of each month.
* Attend required clinical training and staff meetings.
* Complete minimum required qualification training within two years of employment.
* Complete minimum 32 hours continued education each year following qualification
* Answer questions on the phone or in person with regard to program policies and procedures for participants.
* Other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
* Formal education in a helping profession (ie social sciences, forensics, psychology, criminal justice, social work, education, etc)
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Computer proficient
* Positive team member
* Clear of criminal background (including restraining orders & child support violations)
* Reliable Transportation

Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree preferred, especially in a helping profession
* Bi-lingual/Bi-cultural in English and Spanish Strongly Preferred
* Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
* Knowledge of Motivational Interviewing Techniques
* Knowledge of Domestic Violence Dynamics

If any of the above describes you and you are looking to join a team of people who are dedicated to doing the "Right Thing, for the Right Reason, Regardless" please respond with a resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should outline your qualifications for this position, whether you are available to work in Clackamas, Dallas, Gresham, Salem, Scappoose and/or Wilsonville (in addition to Portland) (note that we are only currently open in Bend, Clackamas, Portland, and Salem but will reopen in the other cities when we return to in person groups) and whether or not you are bi-lingual.

 

Company Description

Bridges 2 Success began its work to end domestic violence in 2000 with a clear focus on victim safety through offender intervention. Using an evidence-based program model, Bridges 2 Success currently offers multiple county approved programs in a variety of locations.

Company Description

Bridges 2 Success began its work to end domestic violence in 2000 with a clear focus on victim safety through offender intervention. Using an evidence-based program model, Bridges 2 Success currently offers multiple county approved programs in a variety of locations.