REPORTS TO: Domestic
Violence Program Coordinator and Volunteer Coordinator
GENERAL: This position may provide on-site and/or remote support group facilitation and/or skill share group facilitation. Hours and location flexible.
POSITION OVERVIEW: Provide trauma informed support group facilitation and/or skill share group facilitation to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a valid California state-certified Crisis Intervention Training certification.
- Must pass agency Live Scan.
- Must be over 18 years old.
- Must have online access to sign up for shifts and submit volunteer timesheets.
- Are not a current Stand Up Placer client or have received SUP services within one year.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Complete on-the-job training which may include learning about support group facilitation best practices.
- Complete at least 2 hours of support group shadowing time with our Domestic Violence Program Coordinator, a staff therapist or intern, or CIT volunteer currently facilitating a SUP support group.
- Provide trauma informed support group facilitation which may include crisis intervention and peer counseling to group participants.
- Working knowledge of local referrals, the cycle of violence, safety planning, housing options, forensic exam processes, Restraining Order information and family law court processes.
- Notify the Volunteer Coordinator at least 24 hours in advance if you are unable to facilitate the support group on your agreed upon date and time.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Must embrace principles of trauma informed care and commit to on-going personal growth.
- Compassion and understanding for people in crisis.
- Communicate effectively and without judgement abiding by agency confidentiality policy.
- Possess emotional maturity and stability and exercise appropriate boundaries with clients and staff.
- Attention to detail, excellent organizational and critical thinking skills to problem-solve effectively.
YOUR VOLUNTEER IMPACT: For every hour you volunteer as a Support Group Facilitator we receive $24/per hour in grant funding match. This is very significant and helps us in meeting our grant requirements. Your time also helps our hard-working staff advocates tremendously.
TO APPLY: Click on the Respond button below and we will be in touch with you!
Please note: You must be Crisis Intervention Trained for this opportunity. To learn more about our Crisis Intervention Training, click here.
