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Support Group Facilitator
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Role Summary
Co-facilitate weekly virtual support group for people who are experiencing or have experienced relationship abuse, including emotional, verbal, physical, sexual, or financial abuse. Utilize a strength-based, trauma-informed approach while creating a safe, respectful, confidential, and welcoming space for people of all genders.
Impact & Benefits
- Make an impact in the lives of clients as you foster positive growth by providing a safe, supportive environment for individuals to process and share difficult experiences
- Practice effective group facilitation and communication skills
Position Responsibilities
- Create a supportive and safe space while maintaining boundaries and client confidentiality
- Provide referrals to Tubman and community-based resources when appropriate
- Collaborate with the co-facilitator in preparing before and debriefing after each group
- Model genuine compassion, empathy, and open-minded responses within the group
Position Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the community served including an understanding of relationship abuse
- Experience in group facilitation and comfort with using virtual platforms is preferred
- Ability to effectively facilitate group process in a supportive and confidential manner
- Proven ability to remain calm in response to difficult information and situations
- Excellent communication and people skills including active listening skills and ability to respond appropriately to client needs while maintaining professionalism and boundaries
- Ability to work with diverse teams and clients to foster a culturally inclusive environment
Time Commitment & Availability
- Group takes place Tuesdays from 6:30-8:00 pm
- Minimum commitment of one year preferred
Supervision & Training
- Attend Tubman’s five-part Volunteer/Intern Orientation and Training series
- Supervision provided by the Sustainability Services Manager
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About Tubman
Location:
4432 Chicago Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55407, US
Mission Statement
To advance opportunities for change so that every person can experience safety, hope, and healing.
Description
For more than 45 years, Tubman has helped people of all ages, all genders, and all cultural backgrounds struggling with relationship violence, substance abuse, mental health, and other forms of trauma. Throughout the Twin Cities, Tubman provides safe shelter, legal services, counseling, youth programming, and community education. Last year, we helped about 17,700 people in Hennepin, Ramsey, and Washington counties and the surrounding area, get the support and information they need to experience safety, hope, and healing.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
December 7, 2020
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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