Addiction Support Group Facilitator

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Part-time hours

Supportive facilitator network

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Addiction Support Group Facilitator to lead peer support groups in Kimberley. The role focuses on creating a safe, structured space for individuals in recovery to share experiences, learn coping strategies, and build community.

You will guide discussions, model empathetic communication, monitor group dynamics, and maintain confidentiality. Flexible, part-time hours support those in recovery and the local community.

Qualifications

• Personal experience with addiction recovery or significant experience working with individuals in recovery.
• Knowledge of addiction, recovery processes, and support group methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and maintain a safe therapeutic space.
• Reliability and strong ethical conduct are essential.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in the Kimberley area.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured support group meetings for individuals recovering from addiction.
• Create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for all participants.
• Guide discussions, encourage participation, and ensure adherence to group guidelines.
• Provide education on recovery principles, relapse prevention, and healthy coping mechanisms.
• Monitor group dynamics and address any conflicts or issues that arise.
• Maintain client confidentiality and ensure professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Recovery experience

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Ethics & reliability

Understanding local challenges

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and empathetic Addiction Support Group Facilitator to lead peer support groups in Kimberley . This role is critical in providing a safe and structured environment for individuals in recovery from substance abuse to share their experiences, gain support, and develop coping strategies. You will guide discussions, foster a sense of community, and help members navigate the challenges of maintaining sobriety. This is a part-time position making a significant impact on individuals seeking recovery in the Northern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Facilitate structured support group meetings for individuals recovering from addiction.
• Create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment for all participants.
• Guide discussions, encourage participation, and ensure adherence to group guidelines.
• Provide education on recovery principles, relapse prevention, and healthy coping mechanisms.
• Monitor group dynamics and address any conflicts or issues that arise.
• Maintain client confidentiality and ensure professional conduct at all times.

Requirements

• Personal experience with addiction recovery or significant experience working with individuals in recovery.
• Knowledge of addiction, recovery processes, and support group methodologies.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and maintain a safe therapeutic space.
• Reliability and strong ethical conduct are essential.
• Understanding of the challenges faced by individuals in the Kimberley area.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate for session facilitation.
• Opportunity to directly impact individuals on their recovery journey in Kimberley .
• Flexible scheduling with part-time hours.
• Supportive network of fellow facilitators and program coordinators.
• Contribution to a vital service within the Northern Cape community.