Contract PAR Group Facilitator

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/barriers 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 reports and completion reports.
• To prepare, review and deliver psycho-educational materials and 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.
• Physical ability to set up and organize meeting room for in-person, hybrid or virtual program delivery.
• 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 opportunity 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. Please submit all cover letters and resumes in confidence by email to: SWilliams@jhst.ca by June 12, 2026. Thank you.

*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.