PAIP Facilitator

The Archway; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archway in Texas seeks a dedicated facilitator to lead DAIP-based group sessions and document client progress. The role requires strong written communication, public speaking, and bilingual English/Spanish abilities.

Responsibilities include coordinating with referral sources, maintaining training in battering intervention and family violence, and working flexible hours, including nights and weekends. A relevant social work degree is required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Master’s degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical intervention, social work theory and ethics.
• Experience in/family violence theory preferred.
• Ability to draft emails, reports, and business correspondence.
• Ability to respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the public.
• Ability to speak effectively before large groups of clients.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
• Ability to de-escalate sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Problem solving in diverse, real-world settings.
• Ability to interpret varied instructions in written/oral form.
• Current Texas Driver’s License required; proof of insurance.
• Reliable transportation; physical stamina for sitting, lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Background check clearance required; exposure to sensitive populations.

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitates a minimum of four 2-hour PAIP group sessions weekly using the DAIP model.
• Generates and documents group facilitation notes within three days of a session.
• Monitors and documents client participation and communicates concerns to leadership and referrals.
• Faxes absences and tardy reports within 24 hours of session.
• Faxes and emails monthly reports to referral sources.
• Completes 25 hours of battering intervention and 15 hours of family violence training; maintains 2-year continuing education cycle.
• Attends DAIP trainings and Advanced Facilitation Series annually.
• Acts as liaison with referring agencies.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nighttime and weekend hours.

Skills

Clinical intervention knowledge

Family violence theory knowledge

Email/report writing

Public speaking

Bilingual English/Spanish

De-escalation

Problem solving

Instruction interpretation

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field

Master's Degree in Social Work or related field

LMSW or LPC preferred

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

In accordance with the team philosophy of the agency, may routinely be required to conduct or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed. Must act in accordance with the agency’s mission statement and goals.

• Co-facilitates a minimum of four 2-hour PAIP group sessions weekly using the Domestic Abuse Intervention Program's (DAIP) model of partner abuse intervention.
• Generates and assists with accurately documenting group facilitation notes on clients listed on roster within three days of a session.
• Monitors and documents client’s level of participation and communicate concerns about client’s accountability for abusive choices to program leadership, referral sources, and as applicable, the Domestic Violence High-Risk Team (DVHRT) hosted by Archway.
• Faxes absences and tardy reports for clients within 24 hours of session.
• Faxes and emails monthly reports to clients’ referral sources.
• Completes state-mandated initial training in 25 hours of battering intervention, and 15 hours of family violence. Maintains ongoing training on a 2-year-cycle of continuing education.
• Attends DAIP’s annual “Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter” training, which covers the curriculum the program uses. Attends DAIP’s “Advanced Facilitation Series” annually after the first year of hire.
• Acts as liaison and maintains professional relationship with referring agencies.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including nighttime and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Master's Degree (M.A.) in Social Work or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of clinical intervention, social work theory and ethics.
• Experience in and knowledge of family violence theory preferred.
• Language Skills
  • Ability to draft emails, reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and the general public.
  • Ability to speak effectively in front of large groups of clients.
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.
  • Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints and deescalate situations that may arise.
• Reasoning Ability
  • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• LMSW or LPC preferred, but not required.
• Current Texas Driver’s License required. Must provide proof of automobile liability insurance.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Frequent prolonged sitting, occasional walking, stooping, and standing and lifting of up to 20 pounds.
• Successful applicants must submit to state and federal criminal background check and be clear appropriate to the role.
• Occasional exposure to communicable diseases.
• Frequent exposure to resistant court- and CPS-mandated populations.
• Frequent exposure to client descriptions of physically and emotionally abusive behaviors.
• Occasional exposure to clients with addictions and/or co-morbid psychiatric disorders.

We encourage a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. All leaders of The Archway recognize the value of every individual in creating success for our programs and services. The Archway is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting employees without discrimination. The Archway does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, military or veteran status, age, citizenship, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.