Single Mother's Support Online Group Contract - Vancouver, Canada - YWCA Metro Vancouver

YWCA Metro Vancouver

Verified Company

Vancouver, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Job Description
What you'll be doing:

Facilitate the single mothers peer support group meetings in person (Tues evenings 810pm, 35 meetings a year (3 on, one off), plus monthly facilitator meeting last Wednesday of the month from 68pm downtown Vancouver)
Responsible for content, continuity and tone of the group meetings; creating safe and supportive environment for women
Comfortable hosting in online format, using ZOOM is essential
Able to build connection, hold space, create meaningful sessions, foster learning and reflection in online meeting
Conduct intake of potential group members
Plan and host meetings in person downtown 4 times a year
Provide YWCA and partner agency with monthly group reports as required
Attend monthly facilitator meetings to share information and resources with other group facilitators
Provide community resources, information and referral to individual group members as needed
Other duties as required

What you'll need:

Must have solid experience in group facilitation.
Knowledge in group process and dynamics, especially in peer support model. Demonstrated ability to manage group dynamics to achieve positive outcomes.
Training and experience in the social services field, such as social work, counseling or community support.
Excellent communications skills, including conflict management.
Solid understanding of the issues faced by single mothers today. Experience of single parenthood an asset.
Solid knowledge of the various local community services in Burnaby and resources available to single moms and their children.
Experience working with multibarriered women and people from diverse backgrounds
Believe in empowering women and passionate about supporting women in their journey towards personal and economic independence
Prefer applicants who have lived experience as a parent, please indicate in your cover letter.
A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

Pay Rate:
$400 contract fee per month plus $20/month travel & parking allowance
How to Apply

Jenn Bateman (she/her)
535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC, V6C 2E8

No phone calls please.

**This position is not open to existing YWCA staff