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House of Ruth Maryland · 2 hours ago

Group Facilitator

Baltimore, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

House of Ruth Maryland is an agency focused on abuse intervention programs, and they are seeking a Group Facilitator to ensure that group work aligns with the program's philosophy. The role involves facilitating group sessions, conducting assessments, and collaborating with community partners to support program participants.

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Responsibilities

Facilitate psycho-educational group sessions and provides back up coverage as required in accordance with the program’s curriculum and design

Conduct one-on-one sessions with participants as needed

Conduct bio-psycho-social intake assessments and orientation sessions

Consistently communicate with Parole & Probation agents and other referral partners regarding participant progress and status

Participate in group preparation, facilitation, and debrief, as well as, peer review sessions with other group facilitators

Maintain electronic and paper file documentation for groups and participants in keeping with program standards

Address issues with participants individually, including fee assessments, conflicts, referrals for additional services, and assessment of appropriateness to continue in the program

Collect, process, and document fees and attendance in accordance with program policy

Attend and participate in regular staff meetings

Is involved in program development activities, including group curriculum design, procedure development and implementation, and creation of new program initiatives

Must work some evenings to provide group coverage

Establish, adjust, and collect participant fees

Make recommendations regarding participant program status

Represent the program and the agency in the community

Program procedures are carried out in a uniform manner, with a focus on compassion for program participants and consistency in explanation of purpose

Meet program standards and objectives

Ability to successfully complete the Gateway Project abuse intervention program by being able to acknowledge the use of abusive behaviors and commit to working on self

Work is documented clearly, concisely, and in keeping with agency accepted professional standards

Qualification

Facilitating curriculum-based groupsClient assessmentUnderstanding intimate partner violenceMicrosoft OfficeCrisis de-escalation skillsProject planningWorking with diverse backgroundsCommunity outreachConflict management

Required

Bachelors' degree in a human service field is required

Client assessment, group work, project planning and conflict management skills required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and using software to track participant progress and data

Applicants must be able to confidently work with a population that has a history of violent and criminal behaviors

Ability to understand intimate partner violence and how it affects the client population and ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds are a must

Must pass Criminal Background Check

Must be violence free, with no charges of violence within a minimum of three years

If applicant has ever been charged with a domestically-related crime, the applicant must have successfully completed a state-certified abuse intervention program

Preferred

One year experience facilitating curriculum-based groups, working with the criminal justice system, and/or engaging marginalized or oppressed groups is preferred

Experience in direct service provision within the community

Knowledge and understanding of intimate partner and/or sexual violence

Knowledge of local human services and housing resources

Demonstrated crisis de-escalation skills

Benefits

Medical insurance

Prescription plan

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

403(b) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Company

House of Ruth Maryland

House of Ruth Maryland leads the fight to end violence against women and their children by confronting the attitudes, behaviors and systems that perpetuate it, and by providing victims with the services necessary to rebuild their lives safely and free of fear.

Founded in 1977

Baltimore, Maryland, USA

51-200 employees