Position Title:  Peer Arts Group Facilitator

Goal of the Position:  The facilitator is genuinely attentive to the needs of the group and believes in the value and benefit of the group process by successfully utilizing group facilitation techniques.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate two-hour supportive arts group once a month
• Timely communication with I Still Matter Director
• Create group activities and successfully implement 
• Working with Director, collect all materials needed for group
• Come to group prepared with all materials including: Group Sign-In Sheet/Feeling Flowers/Resource List
• Hand out “Feeling Flower” check in before group and collect after group
• Take photos of artwork and process during sessions (You will get guidance on this)
• Understand, communicate, and promote the purpose and value of a supportive group environment
• Set the tone for appropriate behavior of the group through empathy, humor, and openness
• Moderate sharing during group discussion to keep the group within appropriate limits
• Post signs with arrows to direct people to the meeting room on the day of the meeting
• Help promote monthly meetings through Social Media, Flyers and Resources
• Knowledge of local mental health resources 
• Assess when a group member needs more help than the group can provide and refer that person appropriately
• Ability to gently address minor disciplinary problems and redirect, if needed

Qualifications:

• Passion for peer support and helping others
• Passion for and experience with artistic process
• Dependability and reliability
• Actively working on your own wellness plan and/or have taken a WRAP course
• Identifies as a “peer” and has at least two years of recovery http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/peer-services
• Comfortable with group dynamic
• Ability to suspend judgment while trying to understand a peers point of view
• Excellent verbal communication skills and listening skills
• Ability to use humor while showing genuine care and compassion for peers
• Desire and ability to use ISM group tools such as: SAMHSA’s 8-Dimensions of Wellness and Leadership in the Age of Complexity
• Complete Mental Health First Aid training within the first 5 months

Time Commitment:

• Four hours per month for preparation, submission of Feeling Flowers and follow up with Director
• Attend any trainings

Benefits:

• $50.00 stipend for leading a 2-hour group
• Satisfaction in the support given to peers
• Support in a community of peers
• Opportunity to gain valuable job experience and to learn about the field of mental health and Certified Peer Specialists with other professionals/peers in the field
• Increased awareness and understanding of peer support, mental health and related resources
• Obtain volunteer hours needed for graduation
• Be a part of something bigger than you #bethechange

If interested, contact Carmen at: [email protected]