NAMI Greater Cleveland · 1 day ago
Connection Support Group Facilitator (Virtual & In-Person options)
Greater Cleveland
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelNAMI Greater Cleveland is dedicated to providing support for individuals living with mental illness. They are seeking a Connection Support Group Facilitator to lead peer support groups, offering a safe space for participants to share their experiences and learn from one another.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Respectfully and effectively facilitate Connection support groups in accordance with the NAMI support group model
Maintain the privacy of Connection support group attendees by creating and reinforcing a confidential group environment and by keeping attendees’ sensitive, private and personal information confidential
Intervene immediately and appropriately when there is a danger of harm to a Connection support group participant or others
Assist with completing/collecting program evaluation forms from audience members as needed; ensure that program evaluations are delivered to NAMI Greater Cleveland staff in a timely manner
Maintain a high level of energy and enthusiasm for NAMI and NAMI Greater Cleveland’s mission and purpose
Conduct volunteer work in a manner that is aligned with NAMI Greater Cleveland’s mission and consistent with the organization’s policies
Demonstrate a positive, professional demeanor with NAMI Greater Cleveland community partners, staff, and other volunteers at all times
Respect, relate to and represent the interests of persons with mental illness and their family members
Respect the values, norms and customs of diverse populations and cultures
Recognize and respect the expectation not to act on NAMI Greater Cleveland’s behalf or represent NAMI Greater Cleveland outside the scope of the role requirements/volunteer responsibilities of a Connection Support Group Facilitator volunteer, as outlined in this volunteer position description
Successfully complete volunteer trainings, including refresher trainings, recertification courses, etc., in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Adult with mental illness who is living well in recovery (minimum age 18 years)
Willingness to support others and share one's lived experience as a person with mental illness
Successful completion of NAMI training course
Current member of NAMI, or willingness to join
Willingness to commit to one year of volunteer service upon completion of training, providing groups of 60-90 minutes in duration (frequency of groups may vary from 1-4 times per month and is dependent on volunteer availability and program needs)
Means to participate (e.g., reliable transportation, access to internet connection/device to support participation by Zoom or other electronic meeting platform)
Company
NAMI Greater Cleveland
NAMI of Greater Cleveland (NAMI GC) is a local affiliate of NAMI with approximately 800 consumer, family, professional and organizational members.
Founded in 1979
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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