JOB OPPORTUNITIES

JOB TITLE: Development and Outreach Coordinator

STATUS: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Development Director

SUPERVISES: Volunteers, Interns

GENERAL FUNCTION:

The Development and Outreach Coordinator is responsible for overseeing and
coordinating development and marketing projects, including aspects of Cancer
Support Community of Greater Ann Arbor events; Other duties as assigned by the
Executive Director.

EVENT COORDINATION:

1) Manage the CSC events as assigned including but not limited to volunteer
recruitment, support to the volunteer committee, budget management, project plan development, management and evaluation, marketing, stewardship, solicitation of gifts in kind and sponsorship and day of coordination;

2) Liaise with and support third-party fundraising initiatives;

3) Initiate and develop new event strategies in new markets as CSC’s programs expand;

4) Commitee work;

5) In partnership with the the Development Director is responsible for supporting CSC’s Development Committee, event committees and other committees as assigned;

6) When appropriate opportunities arise, participate in national and regional Committees.

MARKETING AND OUTREACH:

1) Engage external stakeholders inclduing representing CSC at external events such as health fairs and speaking engagments;

2) Maintain, update and manage CSC’s outreach and social media.

3) Facilitate educational workshops and social events within CSC and off-site locations.

VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT & COORDINATION

1) Recruit, select and screen CSC volunteers.

2) Respond to questions and calls concerning volunteer opportunities with CSC.

3) Conduct orientation sessions with volunteers and provide on-going training, education and support.

4) Schedule volunteers for various duties, in coordination with other CSC staff, including but not limited to: office volunteers, outreach booths, special projects and volunteer ambassadors (including calendar delivery & oversight).

HUMAN RESOURCES

1) Direct, plan and coordinate the work of the event volunteers and development interns (if applicable), including supervision and evaluation, training and team building;

2) Attend departmental meetings and report as appropriate to maintain effective communication;

3) Ensure adequate and qualified staff and volunteers to carry out the fundraising activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

1) Bachelors (Masters preferred) in Social Work, Marketing or like field and minimum two-years experience;

2) Effective oral and written communication skills;

3) Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to supervise and motivate volunteers and Staff;

4) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;

5) Ability to work independently, be a “self-starter” and work as part of a team;

6) Sound computer skills including creative tools (Adobe Suite), Microsoft, and Google;

7) An understanding of the nonprofit, voluntary and social services sector;

8) Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends;

9) Access to a vehicle and desire to move outside the office to build relationships;

10) Display a positive attitude, show concern for people and the community with good listening ability;

11) Must embrace the mission of the Cancer Support Community.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Christian Wojcinski, Development Director, at christian@cancersupportannarbor.org.

JOB TITLE: Clinical Facilitator, Support Group at Trinity Health Brighton

STATUS: Contract

REPORTS TO: Associate Program Director

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

A Cancer Support Community (CSC) Clinical Facilitator is responsible for the facilitation of support groups for people affected by cancer at the CSC or at another designated location. Clinical Facilitators are highly experienced, licensed clinical mental health professionals who are specifically trained in CSC philosophy and methodology and utilize those skills in group facilitation at CSC. Clinical Facilitators may also be expected to oversee educational workshops and other programs as well as representing CSC’s mission, core concepts and philosophy to the general public. This opening is for a monthly support group for individuals who have been affected by cancer, including patients, survivors, and loved ones. The group is located at Trinity Health Cancer Center – Brighton. The position also includes the potential for additional facilitation opportunities as available.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Facilitating CSC support groups: Within the framework of the Cancer Support Community model, a Clinical Facilitator helps group members share their cancer-related experiences in regularly scheduled group meetings. Clinical Facilitators assist groups of people affected by cancer to explore positive and negative emotions, better understand and reduce distress, and improve their quality of life. Clinical Facilitators help to assure that participants gain knowledge and information from each other to become more active in their cancer treatment and recovery, whether physical, emotional, or spiritual; this is part of the Patient Active Model, the foundation of all CSC programs. Clinical Facilitators do not serve or present themselves as experts in cancer or cancer treatment. Overall, a Clinical Facilitator helps CSC members discover ways to reduce their sense of isolation, regain a sense of control, and find hope that they can cope with their cancer.

2) Overseeing workshops and special events: Clinical Facilitators have the opportunity to serve as “hosts” for educational workshops, and other special programs. Expectations include, but are not limited to, introducing speakers/workshop leaders, providing introductory remarks that include a brief overview of CSC-GAA, participating in the program, occasional facilitation with presenter, fielding questions and answers, providing evaluations and closure, and providing feedback to the Program Director on the process and content of the workshop.

3) Supervision and training: Participate in clinical supervision meetings at least once per month as well as completion of time sheets and other reports as required by the facility. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director. One site training and observation must be completed prior to facilitating alone.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1) Licensed mental health professional (social work, psychology, marriage and family therapy, etc) in the state of Michigan. Documentation of licensure is required.

2) Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in group facilitation.

3) Willingness to master and implement CSC psychosocial support methods, participate in ongoing clinical supervision, and the overall experience of a therapeutic community.

4) Ability to facilitate groups of individuals with serious chronic and/or terminal illness

5) Ability to be on location as well as experience using Zoom.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS