Group Facilitator PAR Program (Contract) (Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin)

Allen Leigh Consulting; Brampton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family service agency in Brampton is seeking a Group Facilitator focused on domestic violence education programs. The role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and fluency in Punjabi. Responsibilities include facilitating group sessions, managing client interactions, and maintaining program records. Candidates should have experience in crisis intervention and working with diverse populations. This is a casual contract position offering valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Support for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant work experience in group facilitation or counseling.
• Registered member of relevant professional body in Ontario.
• Experience working with offenders and mandated clients.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group programs and ensure curriculum objectives are met.
• Manage group dynamics and provide crisis intervention as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and comply with agency policies.

Skills

Fluency in Punjabi

Crisis intervention skills

Leadership capacity

Knowledge of trauma-informed practices

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field

Tools

Database management skills

Virtual service delivery tools

Job description

Casual Contract until March 31 2026

Required Male (Punjabi Speaking)

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSP) is a dynamic growing family service agency serving all areas of Peel and Dufferin. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive work environment for its employees and excellent services to its clients.

The Partner Assault Response (PAR) program is a Domestic Violence Court initiative. Referrals to the program are received through the criminal court system and Probation and Parole. The PAR program delivers a specialized community-based group education / counselling to clients who have been mandated by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence. The program is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney Generals Ontario Victim Services.

Position Summary

CFSPD is currently seeking a Group Facilitator who is experienced in facilitating group programs in the community and in working with diverse populations through an intersectional trauma- informed anti-oppressive lens. A successful candidate has a solid understanding of domestic violence and its impacts on the victim the perpetrator and family as well as other factors and / or issues that create additional barriers to healthy relationships. The incumbent should also have knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling social work and group facilitation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group programs and ensure program curriculum objectives are adhered to.
• Manage group dynamics and provide crisis intervention with individual clients if necessary.
• Provide supportive remote and / or in-person crisis intervention for clients enrolled in the program.
• Refer clients to appropriate agency programs other professionals agencies services or community resources as needed.
• Prepare compile submit and maintain accurate records files statistics and additional relevant information in accordance with agency policies and funding requirements.
• Keep complete and accurate records complete client session notes and group attendance records update database and share information with the administration team in a timely manner.
• Comply with agency policy and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work Community College Diploma or related human service field and two (2) years of relevant work experience (group facilitation counselling providing psycho-education) preferred.
• Registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or other regulated professional body is required.
• Fluency in Punjabi required
• Experience working with offenders and mandated clients.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling social work and group facilitation.
• Knowledge regarding but not limited to : partner abuse child abuse and the dynamics of violence and abuse and understanding of impacts of trauma and crisis / risk assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with diverse populations through an intersectional trauma-informed anti-oppressive lens.
• Ability to work with individuals who experience mental health homelessness and substance use / abuse challenges through a harm reduction trauma-informed lens.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques; Crisis Prevention / intervention training is an asset.
• Computer and virtual service delivery literacy and database management skills are essential.
• Independent and self-directed with the capability to operate with minimal direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills leadership capacity and an ability to build relationships within a diverse community
• Exceptional organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening check

We will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in the recruitment process upon request.

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin. We will only contact those selected for consideration.