Group Facilitator

Classification: Exempt

Reports to: Clinical Director

Are you a passionate advocate of people and their right to achieve holistic wellbeing? We want to meet you!

Newfound Hope Wellness and Detox center is committed to providing a safe, person-centered, and culturally affirming environment where Native American people seeking support with substance dependence and general mental health can achieve their recovery goals and embark on a new path, fueled by hope.

We strive to be a compassionate work environment that supports the employee by providing access to professional development and growth, while also committing to a culture of work-life balance and self-care.

Come join us at Newfound Hope where you will find a new way of serving the community. Join a team that truly cares!

Summary/Objective:

The Group Facilitator is responsible for coordinating and facilitating regular support groups and workshops for clients receiving substance abuse recovery services. As a Group Facilitator, you will encourage peer support by providing strength and hope to individuals through sharing your own recovery experiences and knowledge. The Group Facilitator will assist in implementing a recovery environment and serve as an advocate for the needs of each patient, while teaching life skills and delivering training when appropriate.

Responsibilities:

• Able to understand and help implement patients’ treatment plan goals by providing peer support services to the individual.
• Works with other members of the clinical team to ensure progress of the individual’s treatment plan goals.
• Provides a safe space for the expression of anxieties and exploration and sharing of the clients' journeys.
• Provides patients an example of what they can strive for in their recovery and instills the belief that recovery is real and possible
• Develop meaningful relationships with clients through their experiences, while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Closely observes clients for appropriate participation in program activities and safety, and seeks alternative arrangements should the premises become unsuitable.
• Completes progress notes within the required timeframe.
• Attend staff meetings and training as required.

Skills, knowledge, and abilities:

• Excellent computer and typing skills with experience in both Microsoft office and Electronic Medical/Health Records systems.
• Excellent verbal communication skills to explain subject matters to adult clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal skills including cross-functional collaboration and cultural competence.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, verbal de-escalation, and motivational interviewing techniques.
• Ability to work in an office setting 5 days a week, including access to reliable transportation.

• Bachelor's degree in related field required, Master's degree in related field preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience facilitating groups.
• Must have a Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card in good standing.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/First aid certification.
• Must provide proof of a negative TB test.