Domestic Violence Prev Group Facilitator

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW:

The Domestic Violence Prevention Group Facilitator is responsible for planning, facilitating, and evaluating evidence-based domestic violence prevention and intervention programming for external domestic relations participants, in person at the Day Reporting Center. The facilitator will provide a cognitive-based, open-ended educational group, designed to increase awareness, promote healthy relationships, reduce risk factors associated with interpersonal violence, and support participant behavior change.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Facilitate domestic violence prevention, intervention, and educational groups to clients in accordance with program curriculum, consisting of 4 hours day, twice a week for approximately 8 weeks of group facilitation.
• Create a safe, respectful, and trauma-informed learning environment for all participants.
• Utilize evidence-based and best-practice approaches in the delivery of services.
• Adapt facilitation techniques to meet the needs of diverse audiences and learning styles.
• Assist participants in understanding the dynamics of domestic violence, healthy relationships, boundaries, communication, and conflict resolution.
• Utilize motivational interviewing, de-escalation, and engagement strategies to encourage participation and positive behavior change.
• Maintain professional boundaries while fostering supportive and productive interactions.
• Complete accurate and timely documentation of services, attendance, assessments, referrals, and participant progress.
• Maintain participant records in accordance with agency requirements.
• Collect and report program outcome data and performance measures.
• Prepare reports as required by supervisors, and/ or funding sources.
• Recognize signs of crisis, escalating behavior, or safety concerns and respond appropriately according to agency policy.
• Maintain awareness of mandatory reporting requirements and legal responsibilities.
• Collaborate with supervisors and clinical staff regarding high-risk situations.
• Maintain knowledge of current domestic violence prevention practices, trauma-informed care principles, and community resources.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, Human Services, Education, Public Health, or a related field required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience facilitating groups, providing prevention services, case management, counseling support, or working with survivors of domestic violence or related populations.
• Knowledge of domestic violence dynamics, power and control issues, trauma-informed care, and victim advocacy principles.
• Strong group facilitation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive discussions while maintaining professionalism and participant safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to establish rapport with participants while maintaining professional boundaries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Frequently required to sit, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift and/or move 25 pounds.