JOB POSTING

Position:

Contract PAR Group Facilitator

Program:

Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program

Function:

The purpose of this position is to co-facilitate weekly PAR group sessions. These group sessions are male-female co-facilitated.

Overview:

The PAR Program is a MAG-funded 12-week psycho-educational model of intervention designed to address abusive behavior in intimate partner relationships. The program aims to teach participants how to demonstrate healthy, respectful and non-abusive behaviors in their intimate relationships.

Responsible to:

PAR Team Leader and Director of Justice and Court Programs

Schedule:

2 groups per week –8 hours per week.

Location:

360 Deerhide Cres., Toronto

Responsibilities and Authority:

- To provide intimate partner/domestic violence counseling to clients in our PAR Program using a male-female co-facilitation model.
- To identify and assess the risks/needs of clients in order to develop an appropriate plan of care.
- To provide ongoing assistance and counseling to address the client’s needs.
- To complete needs assessments, case-notes, exit interviews, interim and completion reports.
- To provide psycho-educational counseling services as required.
- To conduct outreach to other community agencies to enhance service delivery and for purposes of establishing partnerships in areas specific to client needs.
- To refer clients to other community agencies, institutions, services, legal aid etc. as appropriate.
- To maintain follow-up with clients wherever practicable.
- To assist agency in program development through identification of service gaps.




- To ensure that services delivered are efficient and effective through evaluation techniques. To participate in agency/staff committee meetings to enhance agency’s ability to deliver services. Participate in community-based networks, education and advocacy initiatives related to issues on IPV/GBV/DV.
- To assist in maintaining accessible, relevant, responsive and quality services.
- To assist in other duties as required.

Qualifications:

- BA or BSW degree in related discipline plus related experience or a combination of experience and or training in gender studies, femicide, intimate partner violence and or family violence.
- Current membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
- Knowledge of Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs and combined experience in challenging beliefs regarding woman abuse.
- Training in and experience using relevant evidence-based counseling treatment modalities is required.
- Understanding of the impact of particular factors on individual’s well-being, inclusive of social determinants of health such as poverty, trauma, homelessness, mental health.
- Minimum of two (2) years employment history in the criminal justice field specific to Gender-Based Violence, Intimate Partner /Domestic Violence,



crisis intervention and mental health.
- Minimum of three (3) years of group facilitation experience.
- Knowledge of suicide risk assessments, safety planning, crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Working knowledge of therapeutic modalities and experience in providing short-term clinical support.
- Demonstrated commitment to working through an anti-racist, anti-oppression, trauma-informed lens.
- Demonstrated ability and experience to provide and adapt interventions to a diverse client group including people with disabilities, Black, Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQI2S+, neurodiverse, and/or substance-using communities.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of community resources is an asset.
- Experience in community outreach.
- Ability to work in a team setting.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate Microsoft applications. Vulnerable sector check.

Core Competencies:

- Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Organizational & Environmental Awareness
- Diplomacy & Strict Confidentiality
- Problem-Solving & Decision Making
- Flexibility, Dependability and Adaptability
- Accountability & Communication
- Planning & Organizing
- Critical & Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork

The John Howard Society is an equal chance employer and a United Way Anchor agency. JHST is in compliance with AODA standards, should you be invited to an interview and require assistance, please contact us in advance of the interview.

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📌 PAR Group Facilitator - Contract (Toronto)
🏢 John Howard Society of Toronto
📍 Toronto