Networking Group Facilitator

  • Qualifications Required: A healthcare professional, with at least two years experience with group facilitation. This includes Counselors, Social Workers, Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician’s Assistants, and RN’s. A basic understanding of the specified cancer diagnosis or pertinent topic is required. Knowledge of the local community and cancer support services preferred. Spanish speaking a plus.

Description of Position: Facilitation of a monthly group focused on a cancer diagnosis or a specified topic. The purpose of the meeting is to share information and provide mutual support. Meeting length is 90 minutes.

Responsibilities:

  • -Facilitating discussion about the specific diagnosis or topic and how it impacts the participants’ lives.
    -Maintaining attendance sheets, group notes, and encouraging continued participation of attendees.
    -Working with Gilda's Club Madison staff to increase member use of the clubhouse and community awareness of Gilda’s Club.   
    -Submitting a monthly invoice to the GC Executive Director for that month’s work activity.
    -Available for day and/or evening hours as group schedule dictates.

Accountabilities:

-Participating in orientation to Gilda’s Club philosophy and mission.
-Communicating with the Program Manager with regard to group issues.
-Attending weekly peer supervision strongly encouraged.

For more information email program@gildasclubmadison.org or call 608-828-8880.