PAR Intake Assessment Counselor

JOB POSTING

Position:

PAR Intake Assessment Counselor

Program:

Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program

Overview:

The PAR Program is a MAG-Funded 12-week psycho-educational model of intervention designed to address abusive behavior in intimate partner relationships.

Function:

The purpose of this position is to conduct PAR intake assessments for individuals referred on a court order pertaining to Domestic Violence/Intimate Partner Violence related charges. This position involves the use of trauma-informed, client-centered, and anti-oppressive approaches to enhance client accountability and motivate behavioral change.

Responsible to:

PAR Team Leader and Director of Justice and Court Programs

Schedule:

Part Time – 7.5 hours per week with the possibility of more hours as the program requires

Location:

1669 Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto

Salary:

$25.60 per hour

Responsibilities and Authority:

• To conduct virtual/telephone/in-person PAR intake & needs assessments for clients referred to the PAR program.
• To perform administrative duties inclusive of preparing, compiling and filing client and or victim case-notes, reports and other documentation as required.
• To liaise with and provide accurate, succinct and timely updates/reports to PAR teammates, probation officers, crowns, VWAP, police, family court, CAS, etc.
• To identify and assess the risks/needs of clients and or victims in order to develop an appropriate plan of care, crisis intervention or safety planning.
• To provide ongoing assistance and motivational counseling to address client needs.
• To deliver client services reflective of anti-oppressive and trauma-responsive principles.
• 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 and or victims to other community agencies, institutions, victim services, legal aid etc. as appropriate.
• To maintain follow-up with clients and or victims wherever practicable.
• To assist agency in program/agency development through identification of service gaps.
• To ensure that delivered services are efficient and effective.
• To collaboratively participate in community/agency/staff committees to enhance agency’s reputation.
• To assist in maintaining efficiency, accessibility, relevance, responsiveness in quality service deliverables.

Qualifications:

• Post-Secondary degree or diploma in related discipline (e.g. Social Work, Community/Social Service Work, Criminology, Psychology, Women and Gender Studies, etc.) plus, related experience and training in gender studies, femicide, intimate partner violence and or family violence.
• Knowledge of Gender Based Violence/Intimate Partner Violence/Domestic Abuse Intervention Programs and combined experience in challenging beliefs regarding woman/intimate partner abuse.
• Training in and experience using relevant evidence-based treatment modalities is an asset.
• Minimum of two (2) years employment history in the criminal justice field specific to Intimate Partner/Gender-Based Violence Programs.
• Understanding of IPV related policies and procedures of local police, crown attorneys, courts and probation as they relate to the prosecution and management of IPV offences is required.
• Knowledge of IPV/GBV/DV and intersecting systemic issues is required.
• Multi-Ethnic/Multi-Cultural Competence.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Competence in the use of Google and Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of community resources an asset.
• Police Record check with vulnerable sector screening is required.
• Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training is an asset.
• Valid First Aid/CPR is required.
• Mental Health First Aid and/or ASIST Training is required.
• Experience in community outreach.
• Ability to speak and write French is an asset.
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Good interpersonal skills.

The John Howard Society of Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and a United Way Anchor agency. This position is covered under the Collective agreement between John Howard Society of Toronto and SEIU Healthcare. 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 one document, in confidence, by email to: SWilliams@jhst.ca by Dec. 10, 2025. Thank you.

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