BIPOC Peer Support Group Facilitator

About the Role We're hiring a BIPOC Peer Support Group Facilitator to lead weekly evening peer support groups for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color community members in Brevard County. Groups run approximately 1.5 hours and provide a culturally affirming, trauma-informed space grounded in lived experience—not clinical treatment. The primary in-person facilitation is located in Brevard County, with additional opportunities for weekly virtual group facilitation.

Schedule:

One in-person evening group per week (~90 min), plus brief setup, debrief, and documentation with potential to add a weekly virtual group. Estimated at 3.5-4 hours/week.

Compensation Range:

$100 per facilitated group session. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. Facilitators are engaged to provide peer support facilitation services and are responsible for managing their own taxes and business expenses. Responsibilities Facilitate monthly in-person peer support groups in Brevard County Potential to add weekly virtual peer support groups in Brevard County Create a welcoming, confidential, culturally affirming space Lead check-ins, discussion, and grounding/closing practices Hold space for conversations around racial trauma, identity, mental health, and community Provide warm referrals to clinical or crisis resources when appropriate Track attendance and submit brief session summaries Qualifications Lived experience as a BIPOC individual Prior experience facilitating peer support, recovery, or community groups Strong active listening and group facilitation skills Working knowledge of trauma-informed principles Reliable evening availability and transportation to the assigned site Knowledge of the Zoom platform Clear understanding that this is a peer role, not a clinical one Ability to pass a background check

Preferred:

Florida CRPS credential (or willingness to pursue), Mental Health First Aid, QPR training, bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole), connection to BIPOC communities in Brevard County. To Apply Send a resume and a short statement (one page or less) describing your lived experience, group facilitation background, and why this role matters to you.

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We strongly encourage applications from people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with lived experience of mental health challenges or recovery.

Pay:

$100.00 per day

Work Location:

In person