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  • In Power Facilitator at the Women's Center

    In-Power Support Group Facilitator 

    Job Description 

    The Women's Center is seeking reliable, dedicated self-starters who are able to work with people from diverse social, cultural, racial, economic and educational backgrounds. Ideal candidates will have a commitment to actively creating a welcoming environment for all individuals of all genders. This position works closely with a full-time staff person and a co-facilitator and will be responsible for recruiting group participants; planning discussion topics and/or other activities for weekly meetings; facilitating discussion on specific content areas; and encouraging problem-solving and support among participants. Additionally, the Group Facilitators will be expected to participate in weekly supervision/debrief meetings, work cooperatively and collaboratively with their co-facilitator, deliver and receive constructive feedback, and routinely evaluate the status of their own professional development. Finally, the Group Facilitators may be asked to assist the Women’s Center staff or work independently on culturally competent program planning and accessible workshop development/facilitation relevant to gender equity and/or victim-survivors of gender-based violence. 

    Detailed Group Facilitator Commitment:   

    • Group Facilitators will be expected to work an average of 8 - 10 hours per week.  (8 hours for facilitator duties and supervision meetings, additional two hours for bi-weekly staff meetings.)   

    • Group Facilitators can expect to facilitate one two-hour meeting per week. The meeting date will be determined prior to each semester and based on the Group Facilitators’ and group participants’ availability.   

    • Group Facilitators must complete mandatory training as a way to enhance content proficiency, develop effective facilitation techniques, and foster open communication and trust among the Group Facilitators and within the participant cohort. These include: 

      • Sexual Harassment Prevention – (Any or all of these requirements may be waived with documentation of attendance from a previous UConn employer.) 

    • This position will also be required to attend: 

      • ALL staff meetings and complete professional development assignments, such as required readings and programs. These meetings will be on every other Friday from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.

      • Training August 18-August 22, 2025  

        Minimum Qualifications 

    • Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, addressing issues of gender-based violence and trauma through coursework and/or co-curricular activities. 

    • Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, group facilitation. 

    • Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, working with diverse populations. 

    • Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience with, working specifically with victim-survivors of gender-based violence. 

    • Demonstrated commitment to actively creating a welcoming environment for all students, including, but not limited to, students who face additional barriers due to their race, nationality, class, gender identity, sexuality, religion, age and/or ability.  

    • Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. 

    • Commitment to the responsibilities described below, as well as a commitment of time to attend all sessions you have agreed to participate in.  

    Preferred Qualifications 

    • Completion of WGSS 3271. 
    • Past participation as a VAWPP FYE Peer Facilitator. 
    • Past participation in the Men’s Project and/or Greeks Against Sexual Assault. 
    • Certification as a Sexual Assault or Domestic Violence Counselor/Advocate.    

    Responsibilities 

    1. Responsible for the recruitment of group participants. 
    2. Create a curriculum of discussion topics. 
    3. Provide leadership to the group: facilitate discussions, create a safe atmosphere by establishing ground rules, set the tone modeling open-mindedness and a community of practice, moderate sharing and remind participants of privacy considerations at each meeting. The Group Facilitators must make 100% of these meetings. 
    4. Define expectations and purpose of the group to prospective and new participants. 
    5. With the assistance of the Women’s Center staff, provide information, support and guidance to participants. 
    6. Develop program publicity, as required. 
    7. Keep supervisor informed about the happenings within the group. 
    8. Represent the Women’s Center on designated committees, as appropriate, and provide the administrative support needed. 
    9. Make arrangements for a meeting room and advertise the group to the community  
    10. Maintain and submit attendance records. 
    11. Serve as a liaison between the Women’s Center staff and the group. 
    12. Assist with creating and/or updating annual participant evaluations. 

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    For more information, contact: Elise Delacruz at elise.delacruz@uconn.edu