Group Facilitator In Community Connections

Job Path supports people with autism and other developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it’s finding a job, making a contribution in a volunteer role, establishing a home, or being part of the community, the goal is to assist the person to lead a full and active life.
Job Path is seeking proposals from Job Path’s Direct Support Professionals to lead and facilitate groups, either from Job Path’s office or, preferably, in Community based spaces. The Group Facilitator will also identify opportunities for individuals to become part of the community, establishing relationships with venues and community organizations.  The ideal candidate will adapt various projects to meet the ability level and interest of the individuals, and will work with individuals at all levels of abilities to encourage and assist them to express themselves.
The groups must:

• Be based on the shared interests among the people we support to enhance specific areas of interest or skills
• Have advanced planning and have a meaningful plan for each group meeting (rather than a group that has no set curriculum or agenda)
• Meet at least twice a month, 
• Have at least four people enrolled in the group and 
• A minimum of three people, or 50% of enrollees, whichever is greater, who can be billed for
• Help in the process of gaining eligibility for non billable people by working with Intake Coordinator (reminding people of appointments, 

Groups will be reviewed semi-annually 
Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following tasks:

• Through weekly gatherings, cultivate skills and opportunities between people we support and the wider community
• Support and cultivate talent and help individuals grow
• Ensure that attendance is tracked for the groups and Conduct other tasks as needed or required
• Arrange for people to participate in Community based activities
• Manage event invitations and booking space

Qualifications:  Experiences working with individuals with developmental disabilities preferred. Proven capacity to be proactive in organizing projects and ability to work in collaborative settings.
Salary: $26.65/hour, regular schedule of two to four hours per week, depending on the nature and preparation time required for the group. Additional hours will be permitted for special projects with approval from supervisor.
Reports to:  Senior Director of Community Connections 
Benefits: Work/Life Assistance Program (EAP), ability to contribute to pre-tax commuter and medical FSA plans, 403b retirement plan with employer match after two years of employment and meeting hours requirement.
Health, dental, and enhanced short term disability insurance available to employees who average 28 hours of work per week after a six month measurement period.
To Apply: Job Path seriously reviews all application materials with an emphasis on the content of the cover letter.  Please submit your resume, dates of availability, and cover letter via our jobs board:
Or, send via fax to 212-921-5342 or mail to:
Job Path 
Attn: Hiring Manager
256 West 38th Street 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
*Please note: Only applicants we feel meet requirements of the position will be contacted for an interview. No calls please.
**Job Path is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on races, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, employment, or citizenship status.**