Program Group Facilitator - Re-Entry

Position Summary:
The Program Group Facilitator provides support to other program staff by planning and co-facilitating peer-support group sessions to program participants. Sessions are planned by using specified curriculum and facilitated using proven practices.
Day in the life: In a typical day, aProgram Group Facilitator can expect to...

• Group Facilitation: Facilitate the group process on a weekly basis using group facilitation practices to promote knowledge gains
  in curriculum topic area, peer learning, and peer support.
• Program Support: Participate in regular supervision meetings with the supervisor.
• Documentation: Assist with gathering and submitting attendance information for each group session

Job Pay & Perks:
Typical starting pay range: $22 - $24/Hour

• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota prioritizes work-life balance. Weekend/holiday shifts are limited, and we offer competitive pay, flexible hours, a variety of benefit options and an employee discount.
• Work-life balance: no overnights or late closing shifts, and limited holiday hours (closed Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Years' Day).

• Benefits: Generous paid time off (PTO) program, competitive medical, dental and vision plans, employer-paid life insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee discount!
• Opportunities for career development and advancement

About You:
Required Knowledge & Skills:

• Proven verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Ability to speak in a public setting
• Basic computer literacy skills
• Effective time management
• Proven ability to interaction with a diverse group of individuals with varying backgrounds
• Preferred Qualifications:
  o Experience providing workforce development services
  o Group facilitation experience

Prior Experience & Education:

• 1-3 Years of relevant program experience required
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

About Us:

• Leadership recognizes the importance of varied backgrounds and racial diversity contributing to our organization's goals and future. Read more about us here.
• Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that offers job training and customized career support to eliminate barriers to work and independence.
• Proceeds from thrift retail, e-commerce, grants and financial contributions fund our nearly 20 customized services that help Minnesotans get equitable access to jobs, create stable careers and realize the power of work.
• Shopping and donating items divert over 65 million pounds from local landfills annually and have helped us connect people to jobs since 1919.

Goodwill-Easter Seals Minnesota (GESMN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. GESMN will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based upon a person's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, age, sexual or affectional orientation, gender identity, familial status, ancestry, local human rights commission activity, citizenship, genetic information, protected veteran or military status, or any other protected class.