TEEN CONNECTIONS GROUP FACILITATOR

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Co leads Teen Connections social support group which is a free, weekly support group for teens (ages 13-18) living with a mental health condition. This group is designed to assist teens by providing an open and accepting environment where members learn about symptoms, treatment and resources.

Requirements: Must be comfortable with and have a passion to help teenagers. Empathy (not sympathy) is required to be a competent facilitator. Having accurate knowledge of (or being willing to learn about) mental illness is important. Must successfully complete QPR class and Mandated Reporter online training. Background check required.

Training: 5-6 weeks of attending the West Bend Teen Connections group (Thursdays 4:15-5:30) under the direction of the lead facilitator of that group.

Commitment: Must be willing to commit to 6 months do facilitation of a once weekly support group in Washington County.

• Arrive one half hour before group start time.
• Sign in as volunteer.
• Collect group folder containing attendance sheets and new enrollment forms.
• Read announcements in the volunteer work room.
• Before and after group walk through center for general cleanliness.
• Set up needed supplies for group.
• Unlock center.
• Make sure there are cups by water cooler for participants.
• Set up snacks as appropriate.
• Fill out top of attendance sheet appropriately.
• Have each participant sign attendance sheet (neatly). If group facilitators are peers they should sign attendance sheet as well.
• New participants should be welcomed given a quick tour and asked to fill out new enrollment form.
• Group introductions (as needed).
• Review group guidelines.
• At end of group attendance sheets and enrollments forms are placed in Lisa’s mailbox.
• Make sure all participants have been picked up.
• Replace program folder.
• Sign out as volunteer.
• Other duties as requested by program coordinator or executive director.