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Overview Saline Area Social Service is seeking to immediately hire a compassionate, engaging, and dependable individual to facilitate therapeutic group activities for middle school students participating in the Ignite program. Ignite provides students experiencing anxiety with opportunities to develop practical life skills, build social connections, and learn healthy coping strategies in a fun, supportive environment. The Group Facilitator will lead students through structured, therapeutic group activities designed to promote emotional regulation, social skills, confidence, and anxiety management. The ideal candidate enjoys working with adolescents and can create a welcoming, engaging, and fun environment where students feel safe, supported, and encouraged to participate. Key Responsibilities Facilitate daily group sessions Monday through Thursday from 4:00-4:30 PM. Lead age-appropriate therapeutic activities and discussions focused on anxiety management, coping skills, emotional awareness, friendship building, and social confidence. Help students practice positive communication, problem-solving, and healthy peer interactions. Establish a safe, supportive, and fun group environment. Encourage student participation while respecting individual comfort levels and emotional needs. Use positive reinforcement and developmentally appropriate strategies to support students who may experience anxiety or social challenges. Collaborate with program staff to support program goals and maintain consistency in group expectations. Follow organizational policies regarding student safety, confidentiality, and appropriate professional boundaries. Qualifications Experience working with middle school students, preferably in a therapeutic, educational, counseling, youth development, or group facilitation setting. Strong communication, interpersonal, and group management skills. Understanding of anxiety and the social-emotional needs of adolescents. Ability to create a fun, encouraging, and engaging environment. Patience, empathy, flexibility, and a genuine interest in supporting youth. Relevant education or training in social work, counseling, psychology, education, or a related field is preferred but not required. Position Details This is a temporary, part-time position for the remaining 4 weeks of this semester's program and will be Monday through Thursday, from 4:00-4:30 PM, October 19th - November 12th . We will then start our winter program Monday through Friday, from 4:00-4:30, January 25th - March 19th. The position is ideal for someone seeking a meaningful opportunity to make a positive impact on middle school students while helping them build skills that support their emotional well-being and everyday success. Please submit your resume and a cover letter telling why you would be a good fit for this position. Join us in helping middle schoolers build confidence, develop coping skills, and thrive!

Pay:

$50.00 per hour Expected hours: 2.0 per week

Work Location:

In person