Recovery Group Facilitator – Online Position – Sage Counselling and Addiction Services Inc. – 2025-12-29

Organization:

Sage Counselling and Addiction Services Inc.

City and Province:

Online Position

Job Position:

Recovery Group Facilitator

Open Date:

12/29/2025

Close Date:

01/30/2026

Details:

Group Facilitators Required for Online Addiction Recovery Program – Two Positions

Position One: Part-time 5 hours per day, 5 days per week, Monday through Friday

Position Two: On-Call providing back-up for existing facilitators in the event of illness or other absences. Requirement may include single days, or multiple days at a time. Hours are not guaranteed, and this role would be ideal for someone looking to supplement an existing private practice or looking for occasional part-time hours.

Abstinence-based program offered via online platform and operating daily, Monday through Friday.

Applicants must have applicable addiction-related training and/or relevant professional facilitation experience (treatment centers, recovery centers, etc.) working with individuals who are in early supported and/or abstinent recovery.

Curriculum is provided and encompasses didactic substance education, in addition to therapeutic wellness curriculum including life skills and self-care. Participant demographics are primarily working professional adults.

Applicant must clear a current Criminal Record Check

The relevant skills for this role include:

Ability to Facilitate Small Group Process
Client Assessment
Detailed Electronic Notetaking and Report Writing – Content and Grammar
Setting Appropriate Boundaries
Excellent Time Management – Program Pace, Completion of Paperwork, Coordination of Audio-Visual Resources
Computer Skills – Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Word, basic Excel

The characteristics of an ideal facilitator for this role:

Effective Communicator: Speak comfortably in front of a group, convey process, paraphrase thoughts and ideas
Flexible: Adapt the process to match the needs of a group
Observant: Pick up on facial expressions, nuances of speech, mixed messages
Authentic: Connect to participants by being yourself, supporting an environment which endorses bonding and trust
Neutral: Ability to treat all participants equally and fairly despite opinions and biases
Engaged: Promote an environment of providing and receiving constructive feedback through responsibly challenging ideas and active listening
Inquisitive: Ask questions to encourage participants to engage in discussions and disclose relevant experiences
Patient: Not showing anger, frustration, or other negative emotions which may be perceived as critical of a participant

Please forward your resume to info@sagecounselling.com and please indicate which position you are applying for.

Website: www.sagecounselling.com