We are hiring a Group Facilitator to join our team! The Group Facilitator is responsible for facilitating two monthly hybrid drop-in support groups: Free to Be (for parents and caregivers of trans and gender-diverse individuals) and the Transgender Support Group (for trans and gender-diverse community members). The Group Facilitator will also conduct pre-group interviews as needed, complete required group program documentation, provide support/information/referrals to community resources, and attend agency meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Background and extensive experience in social work, psychology, counselling or related discipline.
• Registration and good standing with a regulatory college (i.e., CRPO or OCSWSSW), if applicable.
• Strong understanding of group process and dynamics, and facilitation skills
• Demonstrated understanding of the diverse needs, lived experiences, and systemic barriers faced by 2SLGBTQ+ communities, with a particular emphasis on supporting and affirming trans and gender-diverse individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent, gender affirming and culturally safe service.
• Ability to work remotely from home with internet capacity and in the office, as required.
• Strong computer skills and capacity to work on virtual platforms and client information systems (such as CaseWorks).
• An energetic and welcoming personality with ability to be versatile, flexible and a team player.
• A satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Family Services York Region (FSYR) is a not-for-profit mental health agency providing counselling and outreach support services to individuals, couples, families, groups and communities across York Region. FSYR is accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation and is committed to being an inclusive and equitable organization. Through our diverse staff group, FSYR offers culturally sensitive services in over ten different languages. FSYR is the host agency for the Rainbow Network and is 2SLGBTQ+ positive. FSYR acknowledges that we are located on the lands of our closest First Nations neighbor the Chippewas of Georgina Island and we are committed to work together with our partners and communities to continue to educate ourselves and contribute in any way possible to supporting our First Nations neighbours and communities.

FSYR recognizes that it is through the skills, enthusiasm and dedication of our staff that we achieve our vision of connected communities, healthy relationships and resilience in people. FSYR is a learning and teaching organization that offers its staff a comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, generous vacation and personal leave time, regular training opportunities and professional development funding, and a supportive work environment with regular supervision.

To build a strong and representative workforce, we are committed to seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are underrepresented - including but not limited to members of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and all people who identify as women. If you require accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact notify Human Resources to make your needs known in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.