PAR Group Facilitator - Contract

John Howard Society of Toronto; Toronto; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

John Howard Society Toronto is seeking a contract PAR Group Facilitator to co-facilitate weekly PAR group sessions (male-female co-facilitation). The role supports a MAG-funded 12-week psycho-educational model addressing intimate partner violence and healthy relationship skills.

You will work under the PAR Team Leader and Director of Justice and Court Programs to identify client needs, document progress, and engage with community partners to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

• BA/BSW degree in related discipline or equivalent experience
• Membership in good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Knowledge of IPV/DV intervention programs and related practices
• Experience with evidence-based counseling modalities and crisis intervention
• Understanding of social determinants of health including poverty, trauma, housing, mental health

Responsibilities

• Provide IPV/DV counseling in PAR Program using co-facilitation model.
• Identify and assess client risks/needs to develop care plans.
• Provide ongoing counseling and address client needs.
• Complete needs assessments, case-notes, exit interviews, and reports.
• Conduct outreach to community agencies and establish partnerships.
• Refer clients to other services as appropriate and maintain follow-up.
• Assist in program development by identifying service gaps.
• Ensure services are delivered efficiently via evaluation and teamwork.
• Participate in community networks, education and advocacy on IPV/GBV/DV.

Skills

IPV/DV knowledge

Counseling modalities

Crisis de-escalation

Group facilitation

MS Office

Diversity & inclusion

Communication skills

Community outreach

Vulnerable sector check

Education

BA/BSW in related field + experience

Ontario CSW/SSW membership

Gender studies/IPV familiarity

Job description

JOB POSTING

Position:

Contract PAR Group Facilitator

Program:

Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program

Function:

The purpose of this position is to co-facilitate weekly PAR group sessions. These group sessions are male-female co-facilitated.

Overview:

The PAR Program is a MAG-funded 12-week psycho-educational model of intervention designed to address abusive behavior in intimate partner relationships. The program aims to teach participants how to demonstrate healthy, respectful and non-abusive behaviors in their intimate relationships.

Responsible to:

PAR Team Leader and Director of Justice and Court Programs

Schedule:

2 groups per week –8 hours per week.

Location:

360 Deerhide Cres., Toronto

Responsibilities and Authority:

• To provide intimate partner/domestic violence counseling to clients in our PAR Program using a male-female co-facilitation model.
• To identify and assess the risks/needs of clients in order to develop an appropriate plan of care.
• To provide ongoing assistance and counseling to address the client’s needs.
• To complete needs assessments, case-notes, exit interviews, interim and completion reports.
• To provide psycho-educational counseling services as required.
• To conduct outreach to other community agencies to enhance service delivery and for purposes of establishing partnerships in areas specific to client needs.
• To refer clients to other community agencies, institutions, services, legal aid etc. as appropriate.
• To maintain follow-up with clients wherever practicable.
• To assist agency in program development through identification of service gaps.
• To ensure that services delivered are efficient and effective through evaluation techniques. To participate in agency/staff committee meetings to enhance agency’s ability to deliver services. Participate in community-based networks, education and advocacy initiatives related to issues on IPV/GBV/DV.
• To assist in maintaining accessible, relevant, responsive and quality services.
• To assist in other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• BA or BSW degree in related discipline plus related experience or a combination of experience and or training in gender studies, femicide, intimate partner violence and or family violence.
• Current membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Knowledge of Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs and combined experience in challenging beliefs regarding woman abuse.
• Training in and experience using relevant evidence-based counseling treatment modalities is required.
• Understanding of the impact of particular factors on individual’s well-being, inclusive of social determinants of health such as poverty, trauma, homelessness, mental health.
• Minimum of two (2) years employment history in the criminal justice field specific to Gender-Based Violence, Intimate Partner /Domestic Violence, crisis intervention and mental health.
• Minimum of three (3) years of group facilitation experience.
• Knowledge of suicide risk assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Working knowledge of therapeutic modalities and experience in providing short-term clinical support.
• Demonstrated commitment to working through an anti-racist, anti-oppression, trauma-informed lens.
• Demonstrated ability and experience to provide and adapt interventions to a diverse client group including people with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQI2S+, neurodiverse, and/or substance-using communities.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of community resources is an asset.
• Experience in community outreach.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate Microsoft applications. Vulnerable sector check.

Core Competencies:

• Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity, Diversity, and Inclusion
• Organizational & Environmental Awareness
• Diplomacy & Strict Confidentiality
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making
• Flexibility, Dependability and Adaptability
• Accountability & Communication
• Planning & Organizing
• Critical & Analytical Thinking
• Teamwork

The John Howard Society is an equal opportunity employer and a United Way Anchor agency. JHST is in compliance with AODA standards, should you be invited to an interview and require assistance, please contact us in advance of the interview.