Department: Center for Urban Biblical Ministry Reports to: Program Director-Marriage Works Position Overview: This is a part-time position working with engaged couples without children, cohabitating couples with children, and married couples with children using group methodology. Groups meet for approximately 3 hours for 10 weeks on designated evenings in several program activity sites. Candidates are expected to use proven group work methodology. Essential Job Functions Works with participants to identify and work on marriage concepts and relationship strategies through a dynamic group process. Observes and assesses individual group members’ cognitive change and corresponding behavioral changes through the group process. Recommends techniques and strategies to group to aide positive changes in personal and family circumstances. Tracks and documents participant’s efforts to achieve goals and objectives related to their marital goals. Adheres to and understands the importance of the domestic violence protocol that’s provided by the Marriage Works program. Administers and reviews a domestic violence assessment with couples who participates at facilitators class location. Records
weekly attendance and generates summary activity reports to Meets with Program Director to develop group guidance plans. Participates in team meetings with Program Director and other Facilitators. Non-essential Job Functions Available to respond to individual concerns of participants arising out of group sessions. Requirements: AA
(working towards or equivalent life experience), BA/BS, MA/MSW Other Skills / Abilities Strong
observation and listening skills Department: Center for Urban Biblical Ministry Reports to: Marriage Works Program Director Position overview This is a voluntary ministry position working with engaged couples without children, cohabitating couples with children, and married couples with children using mentor/coaching model of interaction. Referred couples will meet with mentors two times per month for six (6) months following completion of the Marriage Works initial classroom sessions. Essential job Functions Works with participants to address substantive relationship changes as identified in the group class sessions. Assist couples with the knowledge of relationship principles and skills that can enhance their current marriage or relationship. Give couples opportunities to enhance their relationship skills related to intimacy. Works with couples in developing neighborhood, community and places of worship relationships that will support their family interactions. Adheres to and understands the importance of the domestic violence protocol that’s provided by the Marriage Works program. Administers and reviews a domestic violence assessment with couples who are being mentored. Records attendance, generates summary progress reports, and returns them to the Program Director on a timely basis. Meets with program director to review couples plans for attaining/maintaining stability, accountability, and mentoring participation. Makes recommendations concerning couples who want to strengthen their relationship while in mentoring. Refers couples to Crisis Intervention Coaches for intervention counseling if needed. Non-essential Job Functions Available to observe couples within a group setting or meet individually. Requirements Stable
couple married at least 7 years Other skills/Abilities Strong
observation and listening skills Description to come Do you know of a couple who could benefit from our program? If so, please call us at 412-325-0602. |
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