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7 people are interested
Bridge Builders Faith-Based 12-Step Recovery Facilitators (Ft. Lauderdale)
ORGANIZATION: Bridges of America
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7 people are interested
Bridges of America has a 35-year successful history as the oldest criminal justice substance abuse treatment provider for adult male and female offenders in the State of Florida. Our programs are established on the holistic approach to recovery, predicated on the 12-Step Model. We provide thousands of felony offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into their communities as law-abiding and tax-paying citizens. Bridges of America owns and operates therapeutic community transition centers, work releases facilities, and court-ordered drug treatment programs throughout the State.
We are looking for men and women who believe people can change. The Broward County Bridge Transition and Community Release Center gives men the opportunity to get their lives back on track through substance abuse treatment, education, vocation, and reentry skills. While we have a complete multidisciplinary staff, we are looking for volunteers who can tutor men in our Adult Basic Education and GED classes.
The men at the Broward Bridge are DOC inmates at the lowest custody level (community) who will be reentering society as productive, tax-paying citizens in 24 months or less.
We are looking for leaders to facilitate Bridge Builders, a faith-based 12 Step Program.
Objective - To assist inmates in the expansion of their knowledge and understanding of the recovery process from woundedness, life-controlling problems and developmental immaturity; to promote healthy and development of healthy "family" and/or "church" life; to be used relationally and applied internally through prayer; to facilitate Regeneration, Restoration and Recovery; to facilitate personal humility and discipleship and providing a way to work the Biblical principles of the 12 Steps are they are applied to our vital connection to God, ourselves and significant others.
Responsibilities - Facilitate a Christian 12 Step Recovery program called Bridge Builders. It includes facilitating group discussion on videos and providing individual guidance.
Preferred Days - Wednesday afternoon and/or Saturday evening. Time - Approx. 2 hour time commitment one day per week
Requirements - Must complete a DOC Volunteer Application pkg.; Application/NCIC check must be approved, complete the New Volunteer Orientation Training and have a letter from local religious body confirming approval and oversight for this specific ministry.
Job Skills/Education - Individuals will attend and complete training to facilitate this specific ministry. Approval from the Chaplain will be given upon completion of the Bridge Builders Facilitator Training Course.
Commitment - Min. 1 cycle of class, prefer 1 year of volunteer service
Supervision - Chaplain
All volunteers must pass a background check through the Florida Department of Corrections.
For more information on the Broward County Bridge: http://www.bridgesofamerica.com/facilities/broward-county-bridge-work-release-pompano-transition-center/
More opportunities with Bridges of America
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About Bridges of America
Location:
2001 MERCY DR, ORLANDO, FL 32808, US
Mission Statement
To provide persons with chemical dependency/addiction and/or criminal behavior problems an opportunity to experience freedom from the life threatening disease. Our program is designed to eliminate the root cause of problems and provide healing for the whole person: mind, body, and spirit; to return the persons served back into the community as productive citizens.
Description
Bridges of America has a 33-year successful history as the oldest criminal justice substance abuse treatment provider for adult male and female offenders in the State of Florida. Our programs are established on the holistic approach to recovery, predicated on the 12-Step Model. We provide thousands of felony offenders the opportunity for rehabilitation and reintegration into their communities as law-abiding and tax-paying citizens. Bridges of America owns and operates therapeutic community transition centers, work releases facilities, and court-ordered drug treatment programs throughout the State.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5600 NW 9th AvenueFt. Lauderdale, FL 33309
DATE POSTED
March 2, 2015
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Teaching / Instruction
- Group Facilitation
- Faith-based Leadership
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1 day per week; 2 hour period.
- All individuals must past the Florida Department of Corrections background check.