Partner Assault Response Program Facilitator

4 weeks ago


Hamilton, Canada Banyan Community Services Full time

**Purpose**

Reporting to the Manager, Clinical Services and in accordance with Banyan Policy, Practice & Procedure Manual, the primary purpose of this position is to facilitate sessions for the Partner Assault Response (PAR) program. The PAR program is a Domestic Violence Court initiative that delivers a specialized community based group intervention to individuals who have been ordered by the court to attend the program in response to a charge involving domestic violence. The PAR program offers three referral streams: Coordinated Prosecution, Early Intervention, and referral by Probation and Parole when circumstances exist that suggest domestic violence is a factor.

**Position Responsibilities**
- Complete intake and assessments with clients as assigned.
- Facilitate or co-facilitate daytime, evening or weekend groups
- Prepare and develop materials for group sessions.
- Support knowledge and skill transfer to adults in the following areas: accountability for abusive behaviour, recognizing the impact of their behaviour on their partners, children and themselves, teaching strategies for relating to their partners in way that generate equality and respect, identifying warning signs to abuse and coping strategies, providing opportunities to discuss progress.
- Manage the development of group dynamics and group member behavior, ensuring the program is interactive and participants are engaged; as well as promoting a safe environment
- Reach out to victims and current partners of the program participants to offer safety planning, support to help them feel less isolated and information to help them make informed decisions about their safety and relationships.
- Responsible for participant attendance, collection of client fees, collection of client evaluations and completion of client documentation.
- Communicate with Program Manager, PAR program staff, and community stakeholders (including but not limited to Probation & Parole Officers, Hamilton Police Services, Domestic Violence Court personnel, Child ROLE COMPETENCIES QUALIFICATIONS Protection workers) for any client issues, partner contact purposes and additional case management needs.
- Support the clients and their partners in overcoming barriers and returning to healthy and respectful relationships.
- Provide referrals to community resources for client support, when required.
- Implementation of all regulations, policies, and contractual obligations governing the delivery of the Partner Assault Response program.
- Maintain clear, concise documentation in the Client Information System, including ongoing case notes, assessments, discharge summaries conferences, incident reports, and other reports or file notes assigned.
- Assist in data collection of pre and post testing, and any other research driven data collection as directed.
- Administer quality assurance surveys.
- Attend all internal and external meetings as required.
- Responsible and accountable for ensuring a safe and healthy workplace for themselves and colleagues by committing to working in a safe manner, utilizing all necessary safety equipment and protocols and at all times complying with all relevant Health and Safety policies, procedures and legislations.
- Complete all required reports and training, as directed by the Manager.
- Any other duties as required by management.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary diploma in Social Services or Child and Youth Care Work.
- Knowledge regarding intimate partner violence, child abuse, and the dynamics of violence and abuse.
- Experience in group and one-on-one facilitation.
- Able to articulate an analysis of intimate partner violence as it relates to gender roles, socialization, the dynamics of power and control, and the effects of abuse.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to speak multiple languages is an asset.
- Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Client Information Systems and virtual platforms.
- Current Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certificate.
- Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.
- Have a clear Criminal/Vulnerable Sector Record.
- Acceptable Health Assessment Record.

**Working Conditions**
- The PAR program staff will deliver groups in a variety of settings including schools, community centers, churches and office settings.
- Work flexible hours and days to accommodate the group sessions.
- This work produces moderate cognitive stress in most workers through the intensity of the topics being educated and discussed. At times group conversation can become stressful and emotionally charged due to the nature of the content.
- Banyan is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. _
- Banyan is strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff. _
- We are committed to developing inclusive, barri



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