Strengthening Families Group Facilitator

Location: Squamish Position posted on: December 12, 2024

Nature of position: Casual Compensation: $25.55

Start date: December 12, 2024

Hours of Work: After completing training, the position will have limited hours. You are only

paid when classes are run. The ideal goal is to run 2 classes per year, which are 6 to 8

sessions. There will be a minimum of 5 hrs/week when classes are being run.

ABOUT SSCS:

Founded in 1978, Sea to Sky Community Services (SSCS) is one of BC’s most respected and

established community service organizations. We operate within a large geographic area -

from Pemberton to Britannia Beach - supporting individuals and families living in the Sea to

Sky Corridor. We offer 41 programs and services, including early childhood development,

childcare, affordable housing, outreach, counselling, family support, seniors and youth

services, community living services and respite. We provide a range of services that support

our communities and residents through all ages and stages of their lives. Last year, SSCS

served 5500 individuals and families in our region.

Contribution:

The Strengthening Families Group Facilitator promotes and delivers the SFP program by

planning and conducting group sessions.

Qualifications:

1. Certificate in a related human / social service field and

2. Strengthening Families Program Training for ages 6 to 11 years or 10 to 14 years

depending on program being offered

3. One (1) year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education,

training, and experience.

Job skills and abilities:

1. Ability to facilitate groups and understand group dynamics.

2. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

3. Excellent time management skills.

4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work as a part of a team.

Responsibilities:

1. Conducts Strengthening Families group sessions to support skill acquisition and build

on current skills in the areas of basic communication, anger management, stress

management, parenting, self-esteem and other related topics.

2. Plans and conducts group sessions in accordance with the program manual or

guidelines and the participants’ skills and needs. Prepares for group sessions by

reviewing program manuals and other related materials.

3. Promotes the program by performing duties such as distributing brochures and

posters to the community and making presentations to community organizations.

4. Ensures that the necessary facilities, equipment and materials are available for the

sessions.

5. Conducts evaluation and obtains client feedback on group effectiveness, material

presented and facilitation style. Reports any difficulties to the supervisor.

6. Maintains related records and reports in accordance with established policies and

procedures.

7. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of community resources to provide program-

related information to clients.

8. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements:

1. Criminal Record Review.

2. Signed confidentiality form.

3. Approved reference check.

Benefits and Perks:

Vacation & Leave: Employees accumulate 6% vacation pay on all hours worked in the first

and second year of employment. After the first two years of employment, they earn one

additional day of vacation per year of service, to a maximum of 35 workdays.

Retirement Pension: When eligible, an employee will be enrolled in the Municipal Pension

Plan with a matching contribution by SSCS.

Other Perks: Casual dress, employee events, on-site parking, paid sick days, and more.

Compensation: As per the BCGEU Collective Agreement, the wage is $25.55 per hour.

Apply today: jobs@sscs.ca