Group Facilitator PAR Program (Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : 55,000 Yearly

Group Facilitator PAR Program

Full-Time Permanent (35 hours / week)

About Us

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a dynamic, growing family service agency serving all areas of Peel and Dufferin. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive work environment for its employees and excellent services to its clients.

The Partner Assault Response (PAR) program is a Domestic Violence Court initiative. Referrals to the program are received through the criminal court system and Probation and Parole. The PAR program delivers a specialized community-based group education / counselling to clients who have been mandated by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence. The program is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney Generals Ontario Victim Services.

Are you looking to join a fun and dynamic team, hoping to make a difference in the community? We want to hear from you!

Why work with us?

At CFSPD, we believe in the value of community, compassion, and integrity. Join our dedicated team and contribute to meaningful initiatives that support families and individuals in need.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (pension plan, extended health, dental & insurance benefits), professional development opportunities, and generous leave provisions. Our organization also provides work-life balance and free parking!

Position Summary

The PAR Group Facilitator is experienced in facilitating group programs and in working with diverse populations through an intersectional, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens. The incumbent has a solid understanding of domestic violence and its impacts on the victim, the perpetrator, and the family, as well as other factors and / or issues that create additional barriers to healthy relationships. They should also have knowledge of the principles and practices of counselling, social work, and group facilitation. The Group Facilitator reports to the Program Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Group Facilitation and Client Support

• Facilitate group programs and ensure program curriculum objectives are adhered to.
• Manage group dynamics and provide crisis intervention with individual clients if necessary.
• Provide supportive, remote and / or individual clients enrolled in the program.
• Refer clients to appropriate agency programs, other professionals, agencies, services, or community resources as needed.
• Facilitating in-person groups and / or individual sessions on Saturdays as required.
• Supporting the Navigators term by completing intakes, covering groups and responding to individual client needs as required.

Administration

Other

Qualifications

Working Conditions