Alternatives Facilitator

Job Description

Job Description

Alternatives Facilitator (Part-time)

Vera House, Inc. is a human service agency that provides unconditional care for individuals and families through comprehensive domestic and sexual violence prevention and intervention services. We believe in collectively serving members of the community and creating an environment of accountability for our services. We strive to provide our employees with flexible schedules, when possible, a level of autonomy to complete their work, and a culture of belonging. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

In this part-time role, Alternatives Facilitator will be responsible for co-facilitation of weekly education classes for men or women who have demonstrated abusive behaviors toward their partners to educate and help correct violence in our community. This 26-week prevention program runs concurrently and includes group education for both participants who are attending voluntarily or completing a mandated court-ordered program. The Alternatives Facilitator will serve as a liaison and build positive working relationships with community members, clients, and partnering agencies. The facilitator will confront and support men and women to positively influence and help change their abusive behaviors and attitudes. In between classes, the Facilitator will work on administrative tasks at the Main Office. These tasks include phone and email follow-ups, filing, and other projects as needed. This position includes evening hours, as noted in the schedule below.

Open Shift: 18-20 hours per week

• Tuesday-12pm-6:30pm
• Wednesday-11am-5pm (alternating 1pm-7pm twice a month)
• Thursday-12pm-6:30pm

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate/Co-Facilitate weekly curriculum-based education classes for men or women who have abused their partners.
• Present pre-written materials to small groups including PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and demonstrations. 
• Maintain attendance records, reach out to unexcused participants by phone, and demonstrate accountability for satisfactorily completing the intended programs.
• Assist with department clerical duties at the administrative office. 
• Maintain strong professional boundaries, limited to the extent of professional relationships, ensuring compliance, ethical and appropriate interactions. 

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree in human service or criminal justice or equivalent combination of worked experience and lived experience. 
• Strong training, organization, and verbal communication skills, along with group facilitation experience.
• Experience in any of the following areas: working with reintegration programs, working with adults from diverse backgrounds, incarcerated populations, reentry programs, and at-risk populations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Completion of a satisfactory background check. 
• Ability to provide trauma informed services and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and domestic violence including elder abuse.
• Ability to adapt to demanding situations, working well under pressure.
• Adapt effectively in a crisis orientated setting with diverse individuals.

SALARY RANGE

$19.00-$21.00 per hour, non-exempt 

Vera House provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.