Group Facilitator

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas; Eagle Pass (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas is seeking a Group Facilitator to support New Hope Healing Grounds residents and outpatients with chemical dependency education. Responsible for developing lesson plans, presenting topics, and supervising attendance and records, in coordination with counselors and the Program Director.

The role requires bilingual communication in English and Spanish, strong classroom management, and use of Microsoft Office tools to create engaging materials.

Qualifications

• Must have strong classroom instruction and public speaking abilities.
• Must develop educational lesson plans for residents/outpatients with chemical dependency.
• Experience with educational presentations on Alcohol and Drugs, Anger Management, Relapse Prevention or related topics.

Responsibilities

• Develop educational lesson plans for resident/outpatient classes.
• Research topics related to chemical dependency and present to groups.
• Identify and show appropriate educational films and lead discussions.
• Track attendance and submit rosters to case manager.
• Communicate with counselors and program director about participant behavior.
• Prepare materials for daily classes or substitutes.
• Demonstrate cultural awareness of Kickapoo traditions and life.
• Facilitate educational groups as needed.
• Transport clients to NA meetings and assist with NA meetings development.
• Be on call 24/7 for transportation to meetings or treatment centers.
• Work Saturdays and one Sunday per month for NA-related events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public speaking

Curriculum development

Interpersonal skills

Ethics and confidentiality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Some college (psychology or sociology)

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Audio-visual equipment

Job description

In House Only Applicants (Tribal Members and Employees currently working within a Kickapoo Entity)

Position: Group Facilitator

Supervisor: Counselor & Program Director

Division: Health and Human Services Administration

Department: New Hope Healing Grounds

Responsibilities

Responsible for providing the counselors’ assistance with developing and teaching educational sessions for New Hope, Healing Grounds residents/outpatients identified as having chemical dependency issues.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following

• Must be able to develop educational lesson plans for resident and/or outpatient classes.
• Must be able to do research on topics related to chemical dependency, i.e. Alcohol and Drugs, Anger Management, Social and Coping Skills, and Relapse Prevention or other topics and do presentations on these topics.
• Must identify and show appropriate educational films, monitor classes, and facilitate discussions.
• Must make sure class participants sign attendance rosters and turn in roster to case manager.
• Must communicate with counselors and program director regarding participants’ behaviors in class for evaluation.
• Must be prepared for daily classes or have material ready for substitute presenter.
• Must have cultural awareness and sensitivity of Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs and way of life.
• Ability to facilitate or co-facilitate educational groups when needed.
• Maintains a professional attitude and works in an ethical manner in all aspects of the job.
• Transport clients to NA meeting out town meeting.
• Must be able to develop NA meeting.
• Must be on call as required and assigned in case 24/7 for transporting Tribal members to out-town meetings or transport clients to treatment centers.
• Will be requiring to work Saturday and once a month Sunday for events related to NA meeting on as assigned by the program.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for the position

• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal directions from counselors or Program Director.
• Ability to proficiently operate a personal computer, calculator, copy, and fax machine, laptop, and audio-visual equipment.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic for time-keeping and attendance records.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively in English and Spanish and present educational material in both languages.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office programs and develop power point presentations.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and accuracy and be organized and prepared to teach topics.
• Ability to maintain classroom order and confidentiality of classroom discussions.

Supervision exercised

This position does carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education/Experience requirements

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred some college in psychology, sociology, or work experience with chemical dependency.

Public speaking experiences in a classroom setting.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous work-related experience is preferred.

Native American preference is observed

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.