Group Facilitation Intern Fall
Description:
Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc.
Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis offers structured, supervised internships across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Internships are designed to meet academic field requirements while providing hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program.
Group Facilitation Intern
Program: Advocacy / Safe House
Position Overview
The Group Facilitation Intern supports psychoeducational and support groups for survivors, focusing on empowerment, education, and skill-building within safe house and program services.
Key Responsibilities
Co-facilitate groups
Assist in curriculum development
Track attendance and participation Program-Specific Responsibilities
Support domestic violence education groups
Assist with self-sufficiency and life skills programming
Help develop new groups (e.g., therapeutic or garden-based programming) Learning Opportunities
Interns will gain experience in:
Group facilitation techniques
Curriculum development
Survivor engagement strategies Requirements
Bachelor's or Master's level student in related field
Must be completing internship as part of a required field experience
Strong communication and facilitation skills Schedule Requirements
Two-semester commitment required
Availability during scheduled group times Supervision
Weekly supervision (minimum one hour)
Group facilitation support and team meeting participation required Why This Internship
This internship offers hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program serving survivors across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, and advocacy services. Interns will work closely with experienced staff, participate in real case discussions, and gain practical, trauma-informed skills applicable to careers in social work, counseling, psychology, and human services.
Additional Information
Responsibilities may evolve based on program needs, intern learning goals, and client needs