DIET - Domestic Violence Program Facilitator

City of Cleveland; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Cleveland seeks a Domestic Violence Program Facilitator to conduct 2-hour weekly groups for perpetrators, leading sessions with the University of Cincinnati's Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Interpersonal Violence curriculum and including participant role plays.

The role requires guiding homework, safety planning, intake and risk assessments, and producing discharge plans and progress notes while upholding respect and ethical standards in all interactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• LSW or LPC in the State of Ohio preferred.
• Prior experience as a group facilitator or counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate 2-hour group sessions per week for perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Lead open-ended groups using the UC Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Interpersonal Violence curriculum.
• Assign and monitor homework and group work.
• Assist participants with safety plan development.
• Report violations to the Probation Officer.
• Support participants with reading/writing difficulties.
• Complete intake and risk/need assessments for each participant.
• Prepare group notes and progress reports for each participant.
• Develop discharge plans with recommendations for linkages.
• Provide quality service with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

Skills

Maturity

Diplomacy

Communication skills

Time management

Organization

Reading/writing support

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work or related field

LSW or LPC in Ohio preferred

Job description

DIET - Domestic Violence Program Facilitator

SUMMARY

The Domestic Violence Program Facilitator shall conduct educational group sessions for perpetrators of domestic violence. This position is assigned to the Domestic Intervention Education and Training Program/Grant.

ESSENTIAL AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Facilitate 2-hour group sessions per week for perpetrators of domestic violence.
2. Facilitate open-ended groups using the University of Cincinnati's Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Interpersonal Violence Curriculum. To include leading role plays by the participants.
3. Assign and monitor homework assignments and group work.
4. Assist participants with development of safety plans.
5. Report violations of program rules and guidelines to the assigned Probation Officer.
6. Assist participants who have difficulty with basic reading and writing.
7. Complete the Intake and the Risk/Need assessment instrument for each participant.
8. Prepare group notes and/or progress reports on each participant.
9. Develop a discharge plan/summary with each participant including recommendations for appropriate linkages prior to program termination.
10. Provide quality service that continuously improves, that meets or exceeds public expectations, and that ensures all are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. This individual must possess the ability to exercise maturity, good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
2. The facilitator must be trained in the University of Cincinnati's Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Interpersonal Violence Curriculum and work initially with an experienced facilitator. Must be violence free in their own lives and shall not communicate or act in ways that perpetuate attitudes of sexism and victim blaming.
3. Computer, organizational, and planning skills are essential.
4. Ability to communicate with clients, judges, probation officers, attorneys, administrators, treatment providers, social service agencies and the general public.
5. Good written and verbal communication skills.
6. Ability to organize and prioritize duties.
7. Good time management skills.
8. Ability to work under stressful conditions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field required. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or License of Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Ohio preferred. Prior experience as a group facilitator or one year of counseling experience preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COURT EXPECTATIONS of EMPLOYEE

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures. In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

Qualified applicants will be required to submit to testing and may be required to provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview. Employment predicated upon successful completion of criminal record check and drug testing required. You'll be considered a probationary employee for your first 180 days of employment.

The City's guiding principles are as follows: Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.