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*[Position Summary: [The group facilitator ensures that group work in the agencys abuse intervention programs is aligned with the program philosophy and that program participants receive the programs full curriculum. Group facilitators work with program leadership to ensure the goals, objectives, and work efforts of the program are consistent with the mission of the House of Ruth Maryland and advance the agency and program strategic goals and objectives. In addition to co-facilitating several groups per week, the group facilitator supports the programs orientation sessions and conducts bio-psycho-social intake assessments with new participants. The group facilitator also assists with special projects such as curriculum development, training, and community outreach, as well as, provides backup coverage for other facilitators on an as-needed basis.* This position is responsible for building relationships with community partners to create and maintain opportunities for services to support program participants success in Gateway Project.

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Standard Schedule:

This positions primary work site is the agencys Community Engagement Center in Baltimore City.

The schedule is as follows: Monday: 9 am to 7 pm Tuesday: 12 pm to 10 pm Wednesday: 10 pm - 8 pm Thursday: 12 pm to 10 pm Friday, Saturday, and Sunday: off.

This schedule may be adjusted to ensure staff safety and uninterrupted service delivery.

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Primary Responsibilities:

• Facilitates psycho-educational group sessions and provides backup coverage as required under the programs curriculum and design.
• Conducts one-on-one sessions with participants as needed.
• Conduct bio-psycho-social intake assessments and orientation sessions.
• Consistently communicate with Parole and 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 under 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.

[Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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• Establish, adjust, and collect participant fees.
• Make recommendations regarding participant program status.
• Represent the program and the agency in the community.

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