Group Facilitator - Domestic Violence Services

Behavioral Health Network, Inc.; Ware (MA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Behavioral Health Network, Inc. is seeking a Group Facilitator for the Proteus IPAEP team to help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

This on-site position will support multiple western Massachusetts communities, including Ware, Athol, and Springfield. Applicants should bring familiarity with domestic violence issues, a high school diploma or GED with experience in social services, and the ability to obtain certification in the DOH-approved Batterer

Qualifications

• Familiarity with domestic violence issues (required).
• High School Diploma or GED + 2+ years in social services (required); Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Ability to become certified in a DOH-approved Batterer Intervention Program model (post-hire).
• Strong written documentation skills on computer platforms (required).
• Spanish-speaking applicants and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Oversee intervention groups weekly to address beliefs/attitudes of abusive individuals.
• Conduct intake assessments for individuals served.
• Ensure assessments, notes, completions, and terminations are up to date.
• Apply your social services education and experience to the role.
• Communicate with Victim Advocates and Survivor Leadership Council.
• Provide data and trends to the Survivor Leadership Council and supportive supervision team.

Skills

Domestic violence familiarity

Written documentation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Job description

Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is a leading statewide provider of behavioral health services and a Certified Great Place to Work. Since 1938, BHN has helped individuals, families, and communities thrive through compassionate, high-quality care and support. With deep roots in Western Massachusetts and a growing presence in communities throughout the state, we are currently seeking a Group Facilitator to join our Proteus IPAEP (Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program) team and help advance our mission of empowering people to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

What We Offer:

• Purpose-Driven Work - Make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities throughout Western Massachusetts.
• Professional Growth - Access ongoing training, mentorship, career development, and advancement opportunities across one of the region's largest behavioral health organizations.
• Supportive Team Culture - Join a collaborative workplace guided by our HEART values: Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork.
• Stability & Opportunity - Build your career with a well-established organization serving Western Massachusetts since 1938.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Generous PTO, 403(b), educational assistance, medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and more.
• Certified Great Place to Work - Work for an organization recognized for creating a positive and engaging employee experience.

What You Will Do:

• Overseeing intervention groups that work to change the beliefs and attitudes of abusive people on a weekly basis.
• Conducting intake assessments of individuals served.
• Ensuring that the assessments, notes, completions, and terminations are kept up to date.
• Using your social services education and experience.
• Communicating directly with collaborating Victim Advocates and Survivor Leadership Council.
• Providing data and informational trends to a local Survivor Leadership Council and to your supportive supervision team.

The Proteus IPAEP (Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program) at Behavioral Health Network is for men who are committed to becoming safe and accountable relationship partners. Individuals within the program meet for two hours weekly to change their beliefs and attitudes regarding domestic violence for the better. This Group Facilitator position will be on-site in Ware, MA, Athol, MA, and/or Springfield, MA.

Who You Are:

• Familiarity with domestic violence issues (required).
• High School Diploma or GED & two or more years of experience working in the social services field (required); Bachelor's Degree in related field (preferred).
• Ability to become certified in a Department of Health-approved Batterer Intervention Program model (completed after hire).
• Strong written documentation skills on computer platforms (required).
• Spanish speaking applicants and minorities encouraged to apply.

Help promote peace, safety and social justice-come work with us. We Hire for HEART! Since 1938, BHN has delivered high-quality, culturally responsive behavioral health care, building deep roots in Western Massachusetts while expanding our impact in communities throughout the state. Our core values-Humanity, Empowerment, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork-guide how we lead, serve, and support one another. If you're ready to bring your skills and experience to a mission-driven organization where your work can make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Available Schedules:

Per Diem: varied weekday evenings (Mondays - Thursday), 5:30pm-8:30pm or 6:00pm-9:00pm

Pay Rate/Range:

$23.75/hr