Internal/External Posting

Postpartum Wellness Program

Group Facilitator

(4 hours per week)

Job Summary:

To facilitate discussions and present relevant information and ideas to women suffering from postpartum depression/anxiety.

Qualifications:

Experience in group facilitation, an intimate knowledge of postpartum depression/anxiety, knowledge of current treatment models for postpartum depression/anxiety, knowledge of local resources participants can access is an asset.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Orient new participants to the program and premises (Old Courthouse Building)
• Facilitate effective and relevant discussions among participants
• Keep group records of discussions and any other pertinent information
• Maintain accurate records and notes
• Contact referred participants and asses suitability for group
• Promote the program in the community

Additional Information:

Candidate may be required to attend a two day group facilitation training workshop held by the Pacific Postpartum Society.

Closing date: May 13, 2008

Please submit resumes to :

Lisa Mowat, Supervisor,

Family Wellness Programs

Abbotsford Community Services

2420 Montrose Ave,

Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9

Fax: 604-859-6334

Email: lisa.mowat@paralynx.com

Abbotsford Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all equity seeking groups.