OPEN POSITION: Men’s Support Group Facilitator – Spinal Cord Injury, Ability360 (Phoenix, Arizona)

National Council on Independent Living; Washington; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The National Council on Independent Living is seeking a male Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Support Group Facilitator to lead monthly peer discussions. The role focuses on offering emotional support, linking members to educational resources, and managing group dynamics.

Applicants must hold a Master's Degree in counseling or social work, a relevant clinical license, and have two years’ experience leading support groups, alongside lived experience with SCI.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid license or clinical license (LAC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW).
• Two years of experience leading support groups.
• Lived experience with SCI required.

Responsibilities

• Lead peer discussions in a support group.
• Offer emotional support to group members.
• Manage group dynamics and foster sharing of experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional support

Peer discussion facilitation

Education

Master’s Degree in counseling or social work

Job description

Ability 360 is seeking a male with lived experience with SCI to lead their monthly men’s Support Group. A Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Support Group Facilitator leads peer discussions, offering emotional support, links to educational resources for individuals living with SCI. They manage group dynamics and foster an environment where members can share experiences and develop coping strategies and tools. This is a contract position.

Qualifications:Master’s Degree with documentation in counseling, social work. License or clinical license required (LAC, LPC, LMSW, or LCSW). Two years’ experience leading support groups. Lived experience with SCI required per contract.

Due to contractual obligations and the nature of the services provided, this position is limited to male applicants as a bona fide occupational qualification where permitted by law.