Virtual Support Group Facilitator

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About Us:

We empower girls and women to move from hopeless to hopeful!

The Thaddeus Resource Center is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to restore HOPE, inspire GROWTH, and EMPOWER girls and women through education, life skill development, workforce training, and other supportive services.

If you are looking to truly make an IMPACT, join our team and help us achieve our mission and vision of reaching our community of women, girls, and at-risk youth.

Description:

The support group facilitator is a hands-on role that facilitates support groups based on their life experiences. This role is critical in empowering, educating, counseling, and inspiring families and individuals seeking the path to a brighter future and life. The support group facilitator works primarily with low-income and homeless women/families in assisting with their areas of need.

Time Commitment:

• Due to Covid-19, this position is 100% virtual until further notice
• All responsibilities will be done fully remotely, at interns' discretion/time
• Must be available to work 15-20 hours per week VIRTUALLY

• Must be available for the following VIRTUAL weekly meetings:

• All Staff Meeting: Mondays 10am - 11am
• Must be able to meet when the group they facilitate meet
• Programs Department Meeting: Tuesdays 10am - 12pm (this is flexible for this role)

• Must be able to commit to this 1-year volunteer opportunity (or the duration of the support group)

Responsibilities:

• Lead support group meetings along with interns and work outside of meeting times to prepare content, engage participants, and help the other leaders
• Maintain paperwork specific to group management (rosters, attendance, and pre-group interview forms)
• Submit all required attendance sheets, reports, and invoices promptly and accurately
• The volunteer will work primary with low-income and homeless women/families

Requirements:

• Possess strong personal integrity and ethical principles
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organization, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with others
• Ability to work independently with little instructions and strong attention to details

• Ability to demonstrate empathy and patience
• Be a positive role model
• Excellent listener
• Ability to motivate, encourage, and guide others
• Ability to pass the mandated reporter exam

• Facilitator must have the appropriate technology, internet connection and ability to function in a virtual capacity via Microsoft Teams

*** We are an equal opportunity employer. ***