Group Facilitator-Fee for Service

Wheeler-Clinic; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheeler-Clinic in Connecticut seeks a Group Facilitator to co-facilitate psycho-educational sessions for CSSD-referred clients and provide related case management. The role covers Waterbury and Hartford area locations including Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Meriden and Enfield.

Daytime hours are preferred. Requires BA/BS with 3 years in CJ population or MA/MS with 1 year in CJ, plus group facilitation experience and domestic violence exposure.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree with 3 years working with the criminal justice population.
• MA/MS degree with 1 year working with the criminal justice population.
• Experience facilitating groups and group dynamics; domestic violence experience required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and/or co-facilitates psycho-educational groups for CSSD referrals.
• Performs case management duties (appointments, referrals) for group clients.
• Leads program orientation for new referrals and explains service guidelines.
• Completes required documentation (progress notes, updates, reports) per protocol.
• Attends supervision/training per contract requirements and schedules.
• Communicates client/group/agency issues to the Program Manager promptly.
• Submit vouchers within one month of service date.
• Develops knowledge of culture and related approaches for groups served.

Skills

Group facilitation

Case management

Communication skills

Domestic violence experience

Education

BA/BS degree + 3 years experience (CJ population)

MA/MS degree + 1 year experience (CJ population)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Group Facilitator co-facilitates psycho-educational group sessions and provides associated case management functions for clients enrolled in the group.

This position will serve Waterbury and the greater Hartford area. Locations include Hartford, New Britain, Bristol, Middletown, Meriden and Enfield.

SCHEDULE

Ability to work daytime hours strongly preferred.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS degree plus three years or MA/MS degree plus one year experience working with the criminal justice population, experience with individual and group facilitation and/or group dynamics.* Previous experience with domestic violence is also required. Due to program needs and requirements of our funding source we are looking for a male to support this role.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilitates and or Co-facilitates psycho-educational groups for CSSD referred clients.

Provides case management duties (telephone contact with clients regarding appointments, contact with referral sources, etc.) as necessary to clients assigned to group.

Facilitates program orientation for newly referred clients, ensuring client understands and agrees to the service and ensuring compliance with agency policies. Clearly and concisely advises clients regarding program guidelines.

Completes all required documentation (e.g., progress notes, monthly client updates, docket reports, and discharge reports for referral source) following established program protocols and timelines.

Attends clinical supervision / training sessions, as required by contract (e.g., 12 two-hour trainings and an annual training up to eight hours for Explore program).

Communicates client/group/agency issues to the Program Manager in a timely manner.

Submits vouchers within one month of the date of service.

Continues to develop knowledge and understanding about the history, traditions, values, family systems, and artistic expression of groups served as well as uses appropriate methodological approaches, skills, and techniques that reflect an understanding of culture.