Group Facilitator

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Alaska; On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. seeks a Group Facilitator to support Family Wellness parenting groups by promoting responsible parenting and child safety.

The role involves co-planning and co-leading sessions that blend curriculum with hands-on skill-building and group dialogue. The position collaborates with staff to develop opportunities that strengthen parenting skills, foster self-sufficiency, and support family stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement in a related field, with substitution allowed year-for-year for experience.
• One year of experience delivering educational and supportive group services.
• Experience in a non-profit or social services setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group and one-on-one instruction and skill modeling; facilitate group discussions to support child development and family well-being.
• Coordinate transportation for families to attend outdoor events and community activities.
• Plan and implement educational sessions, skill-building activities, and experiential learning opportunities.
• Maintain program documentation, data collection forms, data entry, and data accuracy.

Skills

Group facilitation

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field

Tools

Case management systems

Word processing

Job description

COOK INLET TRIBAL COUNCIL, INC.

Job Title:

Group Facilitator

Department:

Family Wellness

Reports To:

Program Manager

Supervises:

None

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:

N4

Job Type:

Regular, Full-Time

AKBCU:

Yes

ICPA:

Yes

General Functions:

The Group Facilitator plays a vital role in supporting participants of Family Wellness parenting groups by promoting responsible parenting and enhancing child safety and well-being. This position involves co-planning and co-leading sessions that integrate instructional content with hands-on skill-building and group dialogue, all grounded in established curriculum. Working in partnership with our people, the Group Facilitator/Cultural Mentor helps develop opportunities that fulfill our endless potential by strengthening parenting skills, fostering self-sufficiency, and supporting overall family stability. Additionally, this role designs and leads community activities that build family connections and resilience, incorporating traditional practices, including subsistence-based tasks.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliver both group and one-on-one instruction and skill modeling, facilitating group discussions to support child development, safety, structured home environments, community engagement, peer relationships, and social skill-building.

Support participants in developing new skills by observing behavior patterns, identifying alternative approaches, and providing guidance through demonstration and hands-on practice.

Assist participants by connecting them with appropriate services and resources tailored to their individual needs.

Coordinate transportation for families to attend outdoor events, some of which may require long-distance travel.

Work with the program team to plan and implement educational sessions, skill-building activities, and experiential learning opportunities.

Gather necessary information by conducting interviews and administering surveys.

Maintain program documentation of required data collection forms, data entry, and monitor data completion/accuracy.

Coordinate effective delivery of services and outcome evaluation with Family Wellness Director/Sr. Director and Program Manager.

Maintain operations by following policies and procedures, participating in quality reviews, and reporting needed changes.

Maintain respectful and professional interactions with participants and community partners.

Maintain confidentiality in accordance with regulations, policies, and procedures.

Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Flexible and adaptable to shifting priorities and needs.

Demonstrated experience leading group discussions and activities.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to plan and structure group sessions effectively.

Strong time management skills to keep discussions and activities on track.

Excellent problem-solving skills with ability to manage unexpected situations or conflicts within groups.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple activities.

Strong understanding of child development and parent education.

Able to work a flexible schedule to include evenings.

Demonstrated ability to work as an active participant in a team environment.

Proficient with computers including word processing, email communication, internet resourcing, spreadsheets, and case management systems.

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.

Continued employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory state and federal fingerprint criminal background check.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

One (1) year of experience in the delivery of educational and supportive group services.

Experience working in a non-profit or social services setting.

Minimum Core Competencies:

CITC Values, Respectful Leadership, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

May require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and consistently working on a computer with repetitive motion.

The need to occasionally move around the office to access filing cabinets, storage cabinets, and office equipment may be necessary.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally by utilizing proper lifting techniques and working in a safe manner.

Must be able to participate in subsistence and outdoor activities such as fishing (snag, dipnet, and set net), hiking (easy to intermediate trails), and foraging for berries and plants.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.