Group Facilitator

New-Hope; Taunton (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

New Hope is a social services agency seeking a Part-time Group Facilitator to co-facilitate evening and possible weekend sessions for individuals who have used abusive behaviors in intimate relationships. The role supports the DPH co-facilitation requirement and contributes to the agency’s mission with values of respect, teamwork, empowerment, and professionalism.

The facilitator will maintain client records, attend supervision, and participate in agency meetings, while complying with

Qualifications

• BS, Social Work or related human services field or related work experience preferred.
• Counseling and/or group facilitation experience preferred.
• Completion of state-certified batterer’s intervention training (3-day program)
• Intimate Partner Abuse Education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic violence issues.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese-English) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitates weekly groups for individuals who have used caused harm in their intimate relationships including physical, emotional and financial abuse.
• Maintains current client information, including monthly updates, weekly attendance records, and the preparation of completion or termination reports.
• Will attend weekly and monthly program supervisions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Senior Management.
• Will attend quarterly All-agency meetings and other meetings as requested by Program Director.
• Will conduct themselves according to the agency’s stated policies and procedures.
• Will comply with the Agency’s confidentiality policy.
• Participate in SANE back-up on call to provide medical advocacy support for survivors of sexual assault at the hospital

Skills

Facilitation skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Time management

Leadership

Maturity

Documentation

Scheduling flexibility

Driver's license

Education

BS, Social Work or related field

Counseling and/or group facilitation experience

Completion of batterer’s intervention training

Intimate Partner Abuse Education experience

Knowledge of domestic violence issues

Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese-English)

Job description

New Hope is a social services agency focused on individuals impacted by domestic violence. We are currently seeking a Group Facilitator for approximately 6-8 hours per week (evening and potentially weekend hours).

This role co-facilitates with our current female facilitator to meet DPH's co-facilitation requirement for male offender groups.

Scope of Work:

Facilitates weekly group sessions for individuals who have used abusive behaviors in their intimate relationships. It is expected that the group facilitator’s job performance will incorporate the practice and promotion of New Hope’s core values, which include respect, teamwork, empowerment and professionalism.

Primary Duties:

• Co-facilitates weekly groups for individuals who have used caused harm in their intimate relationships including physical, emotional and financial abuse.
• Maintains current client information, including monthly updates, weekly attendance records, and the preparation of completion or termination reports.
• Will attend weekly and monthly program supervisions.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Senior Management.

General Duties:

• Will attend quarterly All-agency meetings and other meetings as requested by Program Director.
• Will conduct themselves according to the agency’s stated policies and procedures
• Will comply with the Agency’s confidentiality policy.
• Participate in SANE back-up on call to provide medical advocacy support for survivors of sexual assault at the hospital

Skills and Abilities:

• Facilitation skills, with knowledge of domestic violence issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively and with sensitivity.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and prioritizing skills.
• Self-motivated, self-reliant, dependable.
• Effective time management.
• Good leadership skills, including team building and decision-making ability
• Demonstrates maturity, self-awareness and initiative
• Demonstrated ability to produce detailed reports and maintain up-to-date records
• Flexibility of time/scheduling to accommodate evening hours.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation

Education & Experience:

• BS, Social Work or related human services field or related work experience preferred.
• Counseling and/or group facilitation experience preferred.
• Completion of state-certified batterer’s intervention training (3-day program)
• Intimate Partner Abuse Education experience preferred.
• Knowledge of domestic violence issues.
• Bilingual (Spanish or Portuguese-English) a plus.

It is the policy of New Hope to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, New Hope will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

New Hope aims to increase the representation of people of color, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Our programs are designed to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, directives, and regulations and cover all human resource actions, including employment, compensation, benefits, training, education, tuition aid, transfers, promotions, and social/recreational programs.