Parenting Program Facilitator

The role of the Program Facilitator is tofacilitate the BGCC Parenting Program(s) and ensure that the programs provide asafe supportive group environment where parents can access resourcesknowledge and additional skills to improve and strengthen their relationshipswith their preteens and teens.

Whats in it for you

• Wage: $25.00 - $28.00 depending on qualifications and experience
• Hours: Part-Time (0-10 hours per week) MondayFriday Evenings required.
• Location: Comox Valley BC

Group Facilitator Responsibilities Include:

• Attending thegroup(s) on a weekly basis and facilitating the learning process
• Encouraginga healthy group process
• Providingappropriate guidance and parent education on various topics
• Mediatingissues as required ensuring healthy group dynamics
• Measurement& evaluation of the effectiveness of the group process
• Ensuringall families have access to support to assist in the building and maintenanceof healthy successful families.
• Providinga safe and supportive place where parents can experience new learningopportunities overcome barriers build positive relationships and developconfidence and skills for life.
• Recognizethe limits of the program and refer parents to other professionals servicesand agencies as appropriate.
• Makes arrangements for facilities andmaterials necessary for group sessions.
• Plans sessions in a consultative processwith participants. Conducts sessions acting as a facilitator or co-facilitatornot a counselor.
• Conducts program evaluationand obtains participant feedback on group effectiveness material presentedfacilitation style etc. Reports any difficulties to supervisor.
• Maintains all necessaryparticipant and program reports and statistics.
• Maintainsup-to date knowledge of community resources in order to provide program-related information to participants. Maintains contact with participantsbetween sessions in order to provide follow-up support if necessary.
• Performsother related duties as required
• Providingoffice hours for participant & community engagement
• Maintainscontact with participants between sessions (as needed) in order to providefollow-up support if necessary

Professional Guidelines and Practices

• The Program Facilitator will adhere to allconfidentiality policies within the program model and adhere to privacyregulations and laws.
• While in a group setting and engaged in ahelping relationship with a parent the Program Facilitators will remain in astrictly professional relationship.
• Program Facilitators will provide allrequired documentation required by Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada (BGCC) Parenting Programs and maintain confidentiality standards.
• The Program Facilitator will not work inisolation and will seek support through their Program Coordinator and/orsponsoring agency supervisor and the BGCC- Parenting Programs Manager PacificRegion in order to promote a healthy de-briefing process and self-care.
• In addition the Program Facilitator willseek support in dealing with difficult situations that arise in the groupsetting and offer referrals to other agencies if Parenting Programs are notthe appropriate models of support.
• Program Facilitators will be an activemember of the community in which they offer support and will be well-informedof other supports available and work with other agencies as required.

Qualifications

Education

• A diploma Bachelor or Masters degree insocial service/human services or a related field or the equivalent educationand experience.
• Demonstration of on-going life-longlearning process.
• Education in group leadership programdevelopment and facilitation.

Experience

• Experience in group facilitation within asocial services setting.
• Experience in public speaking/leadinggroups/teams.
• Experience in program planning andimplementation.
• Experience in working in helpingrelationships and an awareness of the importance for clear boundary settingwithin these relationships.

Knowledge skills and abilities

• Excellent leadership skills.
• A comprehensive understanding of groupdynamics and family processes.
• A basic comprehensive understanding of awide variety of topics in the field of family life education includingadolescent development attachment theory compassionate communication andself-care.
• Valid First Aid/CPR

Working conditions

• This position is expected to work twoevenings a week.

BGC Central Vancouver Island is an equity employer and encourages applications from persons with disabilities members of visible minorities Indigenous people people of all sexual orientations and genders and others who may contribute to a diverse and inclusive staff team.

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