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1 person is interested
Support Group Co-facilitator (Locations in: Whitby Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Uxbridge, Port Perry)
ORGANIZATION: Alzheimer Society Durham Region
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1 person is interested
Support Groups also available in Ajax-Pickering, Uxbridge, and Port Perry
Reports To: Manager of Family Support Services
Position Summary: Support the ASDR’s mission and co-facilitate a discussion group of care partners, family members, and friends who are affected by Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Help to create a safe and open environment for participants to share their stories and learn techniques for improving quality of life.
Role Responsibilities / Tasks
- Initiate, clarify and summarize discussions as required
- Connect support group participants through discussion about shared common experiences
- Encourage compromise to maintain group cohesion
- Prepare for and deliver education component
- Complete support group report including attendance and debrief with supervisor
- Establish a comfortable and welcoming meeting area (includes setting up and tidying up area, if necessary).
- Provide support and guidance to participants, facilitate conversation and encourage problem-solving and support among members.
Contact volunteer@alzheimerdurham.com
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About Alzheimer Society Durham Region
Location:
1600 Champlain Ave., Suite 202., Whitby, On L1N 9B2, CA
Mission Statement
To live in a community where people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias are accepted and supported in their environment.
Description
Alzheimer Society of Durham Region provides help for today by working with local and regional agencies to meet the needs of people with dementia. We also provide support and education programs for people with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, and their family and professional care partners.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1600 Champlain Ave., Suite 202.Whitby, Durham L1N 9B2Canada
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2017
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Adult Education
- Mental Health
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Group Facilitation
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Once per month for 2 hours and check ins.
- TRAINING REQUIRED: 2 sessions 6 hours each. Comes with a certificate in Group Facilitation