ATOD Family Group Facilitator - Child Guidance Resource Centers : Job Details

Prevention is the action of stopping something before happening or arising. CGRC's ATOD (Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs) Prevention program stops drug misuse before it happens. In Montgomery County, CGRC's prevention work is a combination of evidence-based programming, caregiver education, school collaboration, and outreach. Through communication across platforms, we work to prevent drug and alcohol misuse before it happens. The ATOD Family Group Facilitator co-facilitates parent and / or child groups for prevention programs. The facilitator utilizes evidence-based programs that are designed to improve family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, delinquency and alcohol and drug abuse in children. The facilitator evaluates for improved social skills and school performance in children. The facilitator engages participation from both children and parents in designated programs. Scheduled hours are: Monday's through Fridays from 5pm - 9pm.

Some responsibilities include:

• Facilitate parent and/or child groups for programs under the ATOD program, which includes (and not limited to) Strengthening Families and Guiding Good Choices, and Project Toward No Drug Abuse.
• Work with families to improve parenting skills and family relationships, reduce problem behaviors, delinquency and alcohol and drug abuse in children.
• Facilitate drug abuse prevention program designed for teenage students in a high school setting or in the community.
• Co-facilitate family session to allow the parents and children to practice what they learned in their individual sessions in activities and exercises. This is also a time for the group leaders to coach and encourage family members for improvements in parent/child communication and interactions.
• Deliver presentations in the community.
• Demonstrate therapeutic relationship skills including an understanding of boundary issues and confidentiality. Develop therapeutic alliances with children, adolescents, and family members; work with clients to resolve the issues of their relationships.
• Attend to issues of cultural, racial ethnic and gender diversity as they affect the course of treatment.
• Clinically evaluate/assess clients for the need for change in level of care.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain current licensure or certification, if applicable; seek additional training as it pertains to career goals.
• Participate in competency assessments, reviews, and validations.

Who is CGRC? CGRC is a premier behavioral healthcare provider that embraces employees as partners in the organization's strategic plan.

What can CGRC do for you? Do YOU want to be a Change Agent? If so, we want you to be a part of the Child Guidance partnership. Working here means being open to new clinical experiences both as an individual and as part of a team. We offer reimbursed comprehensive clinical supervision and training with the opportunity to develop your leadership competencies and career interests on a personal level. Join any of our organizational committees, task forces, or work groups. If you are furthering your education, we want to be your partner. We are offering flexibility for classes, internship possibilities within our organization, and the availability for licensure supervision. It is important to us that you enjoy a healthy work-life balance and we will encourage you to have personal goals that focus on self-care.

At CGRC, you can enjoy a relaxed working environment with flexible work schedules that allow for a healthy work-life balance. We encourage and support career development and there are always opportunities for you to learn and grow within the organization.

We have a competitive compensation package and generous time off and benefits for eligible employees. You and your family can also enjoy discounts and offers through our Tickets at Work Program. CGRC is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

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Child Guidance Resource Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer