Volunteer: SMART Recovery's Family and Friends Host

Volunteermatch; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to supporting families affected by substance use disorders. As a host for virtual meetings, you will help create a welcoming atmosphere and guide participants through evidence-based strategies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and their families. Work with a non-profit organization that prioritizes personalized recovery experiences and fosters personal growth. If you are passionate about helping others and want to contribute to a supportive community, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilitating group discussions and support.
• Ability to create a safe and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Host virtual meetings to support families of individuals with substance use disorders.
• Teach effective, non-confrontational strategies using SMART tools.

Skills

Non-judgmental communication

Knowledge of substance use disorders

Facilitation skills

Education

Relevant experience in counseling or support

Tools

SMART Family and Friends Handbook

Job description

SMART Recovery's Family and Friends Host

Based on SMART Recovery's Family and Friends (www.smartrecovery.org/family), the therapists at Above and Beyond offer a daily (Monday through Friday) virtual, safe, and anonymous meeting that teaches attendees the many ways in which they can support and handle their loved one with substance use disorder.

We're seeking a group host who can help us to develop a consistent, non-judgemental culture in each of these groups. It will be an assisting position, being present online from noon to one, on any weekday or just one, and learning about the many evidence-based SMART Tools as they relate to relationships.

Utilizing (and offering) the SMART Family and Friends Handbook, we teach friends and family how to use effective, non-confrontational strategies.

About Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center

Location:

2942 W. Lake Street, Chicago, IL 60612, US

Mission Statement

The Mission of Above and Beyond is to build an individualized treatment experience that is available to anyone in need regardless of their economic status. Our clients and clinicians create therapeutic alliances that design and execute personalized programs of recovery that co-exist side-by-side with personal development and growth goals. We believe that recovery is a process that requires meeting individuals where they are at as well as addressing their environmental life circumstances such as education, employment readiness, interpersonal relationships, and social reintegrative abilities and activities.

Description

We are a 501C3 non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals who seek recovery from alcohol and drugs at no charge whatsoever. We're free.

CAUSE AREAS

1. Community
2. Crisis Support
3. Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

Weekdays - Daytime

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.