Group Facilitator

Position: GROUP FACILITATOR
Location: Township of Montville

POSITION

PURPOSE:

The Group Facilitator is responsible for planning and leading group sessions that support participants in achieving shared objectives. This role guides group discussions and activities, manages group dynamics, and fosters a collaborative, inclusive environment where all participants feel empowered to contribute. Key responsibilities include organizing and leading sessions to meet defined goals, facilitating open discussion while navigating varying perspectives, maintaining an environment that encourages participation from all members, monitoring group progress and adjusting the facilitation approach as needed, resolving conflicts or disruptions professionally, and summarizing outcomes with appropriate follow-up.

The Group Facilitator plays a key role in ensuring sessions are productive, engaging, and aligned with organizational or program goals.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

At a minimum, a High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, though relevant experience may be considered as a substitute.

If hold only a high school diploma or bachelor’s degree, minimum certification in a related field is required as outlined in Section 3.If hold a master’s degree in a clinical field (e.g., social work, family counseling, or a related discipline), certification is not required (exception SUD Maine).Must have two years of continuous sobriety prior to hire, if recovering from a substance use disorder and participate in a self-help program.

EXPERIENCE:

Preferably a minimum of 2 years experience with chemical dependency and/or dual diagnosed clients, preferably in an out-patient setting.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

CPR Certification preferred

Minimum certification in a field related to the services being provided is required unless holds a master’s degree in a clinical field (e.g., social work, family counseling, or a related discipline), in which case certification is not required.

SUD Maine specific requirement:

Minimum of an ADCA required SKILLS /ABILITIES:

General knowledge of addictions and mental health complications.

General knowledge of addictions and mental health disorders

General knowledge of the 12-Step Recovery Program and the role of peer support in mental health recovery

Knowledge and competency in problem solving, stress management, ethics and team building.

Ability to recognize signs of distress and threats to safety among group participants

Knowledge of trauma informed care practices and ability to implement them during groups

General knowledge of alcohol, other drugs, and mental health disorders that Alcohol, addictive drugs, and/or mental health disorders and their physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual impact on the individual.

How substance use disorders and mental health disorders impact an individual's family

Understanding the spectrum of mental health disorders and the ability to tailor the group experience to meet the needs of diversely impaired clients

Ability to determine if a medical or psychiatric emergency exists and to take appropriate action, when necessary.

Knowledge of emergency procedures used in case of alcohol and/or drug overdose and acute mental health crisis/risk of harm to self or others

Knowledge of the stages of alcohol and other drug withdrawals and ability to take appropriate action at each stage.

Knowledge of Federal, State and Municipal laws and/or regulations that regulate the treatment of alcoholism and drug addiction, including:

Confidentiality Client Rights Professional Code of Ethics Discrimination Knowledge  of airborne and blood borne pathogens (TB, HIV, AIDS, HB) and risk reduction methodologies and the use of universal precautions.

Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of…