What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Facilitator position at House of Ruth Maryland?
Brief Description
Position Summary:
The group facilitator ensures that group work in the agency’s abuse intervention programs is aligned with the programs’ philosophy and that program participants receive the program’s full curriculum. Group facilitator’s work with program leadership to ensure the goals, objectives, and work efforts of the program are consistent with the mission of the House of Ruth Maryland and advance the agency and programs’ strategic goals and objectives. In addition to co-facilitating several groups per week, the group facilitator supports the program’s orientation sessions and conduct bio-psycho-social intake assessments with new participants. The group facilitator also assists with special projects such as curriculum development, training, and community outreach, as well as, provides backup coverage for other facilitators on an as-needed basis. This position is responsible for building relationships with community partners to create and maintain opportunities for services to support program participant’s success in Gateway Project.
Standard Schedule: This position’s primary work site is the agency’s Community Engagement Center in Baltimore City. The schedule is Monday 12pm – 10 pm, Tuesday 9 am – 7 pm, Wednesday 12 pm – 10 pm, and Thursday 11 am – 9 pm. This schedule may be adjusted to ensure staff safety and uninterrupted service delivery.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
House of Ruth Maryland upholds the mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and will not be excluded because of color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or age.
Position Summary:
The group facilitator ensures that group work in the agency’s abuse intervention programs is aligned with the programs’ philosophy and that program participants receive the program’s full curriculum. Group facilitator’s work with program leadership to ensure the goals, objectives, and work efforts of the program are consistent with the mission of the House of Ruth Maryland and advance the agency and programs’ strategic goals and objectives. In addition to co-facilitating several groups per week, the group facilitator supports the program’s orientation sessions and conduct bio-psycho-social intake assessments with new participants. The group facilitator also assists with special projects such as curriculum development, training, and community outreach, as well as, provides backup coverage for other facilitators on an as-needed basis. This position is responsible for building relationships with community partners to create and maintain opportunities for services to support program participant’s success in Gateway Project.
Standard Schedule: This position’s primary work site is the agency’s Community Engagement Center in Baltimore City. The schedule is Monday 12pm – 10 pm, Tuesday 9 am – 7 pm, Wednesday 12 pm – 10 pm, and Thursday 11 am – 9 pm. This schedule may be adjusted to ensure staff safety and uninterrupted service delivery.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Facilitate psycho-educational group sessions and provides back up coverage as required in accordance with the program’s curriculum and design.
- Conduct one-on-one sessions with participants as needed.
- Conduct bio-psycho-social intake assessments and orientation sessions.
- Consistently communicate with Parole & Probation agents and other referral partners regarding participant progress and status.
- Participate in group preparation, facilitation, and debrief, as well as, peer review sessions with other group facilitators.
- Maintain electronic and paper file documentation for groups and participants in keeping with program standards.
- Address issues with participants individually, including fee assessments, conflicts, referrals for additional services, and assessment of appropriateness to continue in the program.
- Collect, process, and document fees and attendance in accordance with program policy.
- Attend and participate in regular staff meetings.
- Is involved in program development activities, including group curriculum design, procedure development and implementation, and creation of new program initiatives.
- Must work some evenings to provide group coverage.
- Establish, adjust, and collect participant fees.
- Make recommendations regarding participant program status.
- Represent the program and the agency in the community.
- Program procedures are carried out in a uniform manner, with a focus on compassion for program participants and consistency in explanation of purpose.
- Meet program standards and objectives.
- Ability to successfully complete the Gateway Project abuse intervention program by being able to acknowledge the use of abusive behaviors and commit to working on self.
- Work is documented clearly, concisely, and in keeping with agency accepted professional standards.
- Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- Per state certification requirements, Bachelors’ degree in a human service field is required.
- One year experience facilitating curriculum-based groups, working with the criminal justice system, and/or engaging marginalized or oppressed groups is preferred.
- Client assessment, group work, project planning and conflict management skills required.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and using software to track participant progress and data.
- Applicants must be able to confidently work with a population that has a history of violent and criminal behaviors.
- Ability to understand intimate partner violence and how it affects the client population and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds are a must.
- Must pass Criminal Background Check.
- Must be violence free, with no charges of violence within a minimum of three years. If applicant has ever been charged with a domestically-related crime, the applicant must have successfully completed a state-certified abuse intervention program.
- Experience in direct service provision within the community.
- Knowledge and understanding of intimate partner and/or sexual violence.
- Knowledge of local human services and housing resources.
- Demonstrated crisis de-escalation skills.
House of Ruth Maryland upholds the mission of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission by being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and will not be excluded because of color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status or age.