Trauma-Informed PARS Facilitator (Part-Time)

KI-LOW-NA Friendship Society; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

KI-LOW-NA Friendship Society seeks a Facilitator to support the Partner Assault Response Program (PARS). You will lead psychoeducational group sessions and provide individual support for participants addressing relationship conflict and safety planning, within a trauma-informed, inclusive framework.

The role emphasizes cultural humility and responsiveness to diverse relationship and family contexts, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and varied family structures.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in social services or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years’ experience facilitating groups, workshops, or community programs.
• Experience facilitating programs for participants with varied needs and relationship contexts.
• Experience with relationship dynamics, family violence, parenting roles, accountability, communication, and safety planning.
• Trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, culturally safe, and participant-centred approaches.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group sessions, workshops, discussions, and related activities in a respectful, inclusive, and trauma-informed manner.
• Adapt facilitation to participants’ identities, experiences, and communication styles.
• Use inclusive language reflecting diverse relationship structures and family systems.
• Create safer group environments that encourage participation and self-determination.
• Provide participant-centred support acknowledging trauma, barriers, discrimination, and complex dynamics.
• Demonstrate cultural humility and responsiveness for Indigenous participants, newcomers, and diverse communities.
• Identify participant needs and connect to internal or community resources as required.
• Prepare session materials, prompts, activities, and resources with team.
• Maintain confidential records per policies and funder requirements.
• Participate in debriefs, supervision, and training; contribute to program evaluation.

Skills

Facilitation

Group management

Active listening

Communication

Cultural humility

Trauma-informed

Education

Post-secondary education in social services

Job description

KI-LOW-NA Friendship Society seeks a Facilitator to support the Partner Assault Response Program (PARS). You will lead psychoeducational group sessions and provide individual support for participants addressing relationship conflict and safety planning, within a trauma-informed, inclusive framework.

The role emphasizes cultural humility and responsiveness to diverse relationship and family contexts, including 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and varied family structures.