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.

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Domestic Violence Prev Group Facilitator