Heal Group Facilitator

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a non-profit, charitable organization reflecting the values consistent with Catholic social teachings. CFSPD is a dynamic, growing family service agency serving all areas of Peel and Dufferin. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive work environment for its employees and excellent services to its clients.

The HEAL Network is a collaboration of 20 social service agencies. CFSPD is the lead agency. The HEAL Network’s mandate is to work with mothers and children who have experienced domestic violence through family counselling, group programming community outreach and violence prevention work

**Position Summary**

**Responsibilities**
- Facilitate group programs, and ensure program curriculum objectives are adhered to.
- Manage group dynamics, and provide crisis intervention with individual clients if necessary.
- Provide supportive, remote and/or in-person crisis intervention for clients enrolled in the program.
- Refer clients to appropriate agency programs, other professionals, agencies, services, or community resources as needed.
- Prepare, compile, submit, and maintain accurate records, files, statistics, and additional relevant information in accordance with agency policies, and funding requirements.
- Keep complete and accurate records, complete client session notes and group attendance records, update database, and share information with the administration team in a timely manner.
- Comply with agency policy and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Community College Diploma or related human service field and two (2) years of relevant work experience (group facilitation, counselling, providing psycho-education) preferred.
- Registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or other regulated professional body, is required.
- Experience working with mothers and children is an asset.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling, social work, and group facilitation.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with diverse populations through an intersectional, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens.
- Ability to work with individuals who experience mental health, homelessness and substance use/abuse challenges through a harm reduction, trauma-informed lens.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques; Crisis Prevention/intervention training is an asset.
- Computer and virtual service delivery literacy and database management skills are essential.
- Independent and self-directed with the capability to operate with mínimal direct supervision.
- Strong interpersonal skills, leadership capacity and an ability to build relationships within a diverse community
- Exceptional organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Fluency in another language an asset
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening check
- Willingness to develop knowledge of Catholic social justice tradition

How to Apply
- **We thank all applicants for their interest in Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin but we will only contact those selected for consideration.**_

**Job Types**: Casual Contract to March 31, 2025

**There is opportunity for a possible contract extension**

**Please note this role requires Daytime and/or Evening Work**

**Job Type**: Casual

Pay: From $25.90 per hour

Work Location: In person