Group Facilitator - DV

COPE COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Tucson is seeking a skilled Group Facilitator to lead engaging sessions with diverse participants. The role requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in behavioral health, along with a commitment to creating an inclusive environment. Responsibilities include guiding group discussions, planning sessions, and managing group dynamics. The position is safety-sensitive and requires passing a drug screen. Join us in making a difference in people's lives while fostering support and motivation.

Qualifications

• Six months experience facilitating behavioral health groups required.
• Must have a valid AZ driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support groups in discussions and workshops.
• Plan and organize sessions with clear objectives.
• Ensure all voices are heard during the sessions.

Skills

Facilitating behavioral health groups

Group dynamics management

Positive and inclusive environment creation

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Group Facilitator to join our team and lead engaging, productive sessions with diverse groups. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact and help individuals achieve their goals in a supportive and structured environment.

As a Group Facilitator, you will be responsible for guiding and supporting groups of participants in productive discussions, workshops, and activities. You will create a positive and inclusive environment, helping participants feel comfortable, engaged, and motivated to contribute. Your role will involve planning and organizing sessions, setting clear objectives, managing group dynamics, and ensuring that all voices are heard. Focus on supporting and growing our court mandated groups program with a main focus on completing DV assessments and assisting with coordinating the DV program.

Time will be split between two locations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors or master’s degree, plus at least six (6) months of experience facilitating behavioral health related groups.
• Associate degree plus two (2) years behavioral health work experience, including at least six (6) months of experience facilitating behavioral health related groups.
• High School Diploma or GED plus Peer Support Specialist certification from an AHCCCS approved training program plus three (3) years of behavioral health work experience, including at least six (6) months of experience facilitating behavioral health related groups.
• High School Diploma or GED plus four (4) years of behavioral health work experience, including at least six (6) months of experience facilitating behavioral health related groups.

Additional Requirements

Must be 21 years of age (automobile insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a “clean” or “acceptable” driving record.

Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

Pursuant to the AZ Drug Testing of Employees Act ARS 23-493, COPE Community Services, Inc. has determined this is a safety sensitive position. Because this is a safety sensitive position and in accordance with its Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace policy, COPE reserves the right to exclude or remove a person from this position if COPE believes in good faith that the employee's current use of any drug, legal, prescribed by a physician or otherwise (for example, medical marijuana), if the drug could cause an impairment or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties. Employees are obligated to inform COPE of any current drug use that could impair or otherwise decrease or lessen the employee's job performance or ability to perform the job duties.

COPE Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.

Thank you for considering COPE as an employer!

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