GROUP FACILITATOR SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, AND JOB REQUIREMENTS
Published: May 07, 2025 - The Group Facilitator demonstrates the ability to work with diverse individuals, implementing and monitoring skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans effectively. This position with strong knowledge of therapeutic models, risk assessment frameworks, and the impact of trauma excels in developing skill-based interventions for positive change. This role possesses excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills and is committed to promoting the mission and services of the Association.
Essential Hard and Soft Skills for a Standout Group Facilitator Resume
- Digital Facilitation
- Candidate Assessment
- Group Delivery
- Session Preparation
- Candidate Review
- Timetable Creation
- Performance Reporting
- Service Referrals
- Curriculum Delivery
- Case Management
- Attendance Monitoring
- Supervision Engagement
- Volunteer Encouragement
- Policy Compliance
- Online Engagement
- Family Engagement
- Documentation Accuracy
- Service Delivery
- Outreach Reporting
- Cultural Competency
Summary of Group Facilitator Knowledge and Qualifications on Resume
1. BA in Psychology with 2 years of Experience
- Experience with youth and their families in a youth service agency, institutional, counseling or social service setting.
- Experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.valid driver's license and auto liability insurance
- Knowledge and understanding of adolescent problems and stages of development
- Knowledge of the Texas Family Code and related laws governing children and the ability to interpret these to youths, parents, and other systems.
- Knowledge of community resources
- Strong casework and documentation skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate tactfully and respectfully
- Ability to handle the stress of emergencies
- Excellent organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to speak and interact with persons of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
2. BS in Social Work with 3 years of Experience
- Strong crisis management skills and able to work effectively during a crisis
- Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
- Strong verbal, written communication skills and active listening skills, able to communicate with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures
- Strong knowledge of government and community-based programs and related provincial and community support systems
- Ability to work effectively independently and with other program staff, relevant service providers and community members
- Ability to work as a productive member of a collaborative team
- Strong networking, computer and social media skills
- Knowledge of support strategies and integrated case management skills
- Ability to be empathic and separate personal needs from group needs.
- Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional
3. BA in Communication Studies with 2 years of Experience
- Ability to work with diverse individuals and needs
- Ability to implement and monitor skill acquisition and behavior reduction plans
- Ability to complete the Alpine Learning Group training program
- Experience in implementing evidence-based programs is desirable
- Knowledge and application of therapeutic models and theories to develop skill-based interventions that enable positive change
- Strong ability to analyse complex issues, including the impact of violence and trauma
- Knowledge of relevant risk and needs assessment frameworks and information sharing in the context of family violence provisions
- Excellent time management skills
- Ability to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.
- Understand behavior analytic principles and strategies and treatment modalities
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills and ability to multi-task in an efficient manner
4. BS in Organizational Leadership with 3 years of Experience
- Understanding of and familiarity with Group Programs for marriage, parenting and related issues
- Understanding of child development
- Knowledge of community resources for parenting, marriage assistance, and social support
- Knowledge of the needs of the target clients as a whole
- Basic Microsoft operating system navigation, including Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience in enabling access to & sharing of information with group members
- Experience in teaching children to problem solve
- Experience in setting limits and using non-violent discipline techniques
- Experience in rebuilding and developing trust
- Experience in enhancing family relationships
- Proficient in computer applications or other automated systems such as spreadsheets, Microsoft Office applications, calendar, email and/or database software necessary to perform work assignments.
- Knowledge of the local criminal justice system
5. BA in Sociology with 2 years of Experience
- Ability to perform under circumstances of possible emotional stress and conflict, including dealing with uncooperative clients.
- Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, with or without reasonable accommodation, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards.
- Able to identify successes, challenges, and barriers impacting the completion of plans prepared for clients.
- Experience facilitating psycho-educational groups and group therapy or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Fluency in one of the primary contract languages (Mandarin, Arabic or Punjabi)
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams)
- Good problem-solving, organizational, oral and written communication skills
- Efficient working with educational technology (e.g. tablets, computers)
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
6. BS in Human Resources Management with 3 years of Experience
- Experience facilitating psychoeducational and skills development groups and developing curricula
- Experience working in a court or criminal justice setting
- Knowledge and/or lived experience related to the criminal justice system and its impacts on communities
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Experience in using holistic and strengths-based approaches, meeting participants
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds in a culturally responsive manner
- Willingness and interest in engaging people (young adults and adults) with mental health and substance abuse needs
- Ability to communicate appropriately with court staff, stakeholders, onsite partner agencies
- Strong writing and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.