Back On Track

March 3, 2025

PARTNER ASSAULT RESPONSE & BACK ON TRACK PROGRAM COORDINATOR

(Full Time - 35 Hours/Week)

Internal/External Job Posting

John Howard Society of Waterloo-Wellington (JHSWW) is looking for a new team member to join our Back on Track and Partner Assault Response Program teams. We offer an excellent work environment and competitive company benefits. As a community-based charitable organization focused on crime prevention, we offer: life skills coaching/programming; diversion and other programs and services fostering accountability and learning, repairing harm and making amends; and employment programs. We understand myriad factors contribute to crime including social and community factors. We work closely with stakeholders including other community agencies, schools, probation, police, courts, employers, and others. JHSWW is accredited by Imagine Canada. We have three priority focus areas in our current strategic plan:

- RESILIENCY
- COLLABORATION
- INCLUSION

Applications are currently being accepted for a permanent Partner Assault Response & Back On Track Program Coordinator working 35 hours a week, scheduled between Monday to Saturday. The position is based in the Kitchener office. The incumbent must be open to working a flexible shift per week including working evenings and Saturdays. While reporting to the Program Director, the incumbent needs to work collaboratively with the Senior Coordinators of the Back-on-Track and Partner Assault Response programs. Responsibilities:

- **Co-facilitate the provincially recognized Partner Assault Response program through group and individual sessions employing counselling models aimed at reducing abusive behaviors in intimate partner relationships while building healthy relationship skills**:

- **Evaluate and monitor participant behaviours, cognitions, stages of change and motivation inrelation to goals and the effects of behaviours on partners, children as well as the participant**:

- **Maintain case files including case management and/or clinical notes; prepare all requiredletters and/or reports**:

- **Follow program standards to maintain safety of group participants, victims and partners**:

- **Attend team meetings and required training**:

- **Conduct Back on Track (BOT) in-person assessments; conduct BOT telephone follow-upappointments**:

- **Co-facilitate treatment groups and education groups for Back on Track**:

- **Other duties as assigned**

The following are essential skills, abilities and requirements for this position:

- **A Bachelor’s degree in a human service field (i.e. social work, psychology, nursing); addictionsspecific training preferably with three years’ experience providing therapeutic and psycho-educational services for adults**:

- **At least three years’ group facilitation experience**:

- **A thorough knowledge of current domestic assault and addictions treatment modalities,intimate partner abuse, social learning, power and control dynamics and the effects of abuseon men, women and children**:

- **An understanding of the policies and procedures of local police, Crown Attorney’s office,courts, probation and parole as they relate to the court process for domestic violence offenceswould be an asset**:

- **Experience working with people involved in domestic assault situations and people sufferingfrom mental health issues and drug or alcohol addictions**:

- **An ability to effectively model egalitarian thinking, particularly related to gender equality**:

- **Member in good standing (or eligible for registration) with an appropriate regulatory body (e.g.Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers) preferred**:

- **Current clearance from a criminal records check. Must be able to meet criminal and otheroffence screening criteria necessary for the Agency to maintain its contracts.**:

- **Demonstrated assessment, client engagement, motivational counselling, group facilitation,non-crisis intervention, adult education and treatment skills**:

- **Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office® including Outlook, Excel, PowerPointand Word, EMHWare and/or other client file management software; internet search tools; anduse of connectivity and collaboration platforms (e.g. Zoom) for virtual programming andmeetings.**:

- **Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team**:

- **A valid driver’s license, personal vehicle and insurance are required.**

Compensation: The current starting Annual Salary is $49,322($27.10/hr.); Vacation: 4 weeks/year; Competitive Group Benefits. Other Benefits include Pension (after 2 years); Employee Recognition Program & Staff Awards Program

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $27.10 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person