The Partner Assault Response Program (PAR) of Family Services Durham provides psychoeducational groups and counselling services for individuals who have been charged, convicted, and/or pled guilty to a Domestic Violence Offence against a partner, as well as supportive services for their partners.

We have external contractor positions for male and female Group Facilitators to co-facilitate our men and women’s groups, as Relief Group Facilitators. The groups run weekly from Tuesday to Thursday at day and evening times.

PAR Relief Group Facilitators work on an irregular basis. Relief Group Facilitators substitute for Regular Group Facilitators when they are absent from groups due to illness or vacation.

Responsibilities:

· Co-facilitate groups for mandated individuals who have committed abuse/assault against a partner

· Complete required documentation in a timely manner

· Attend team meetings, held at evening times

Qualifications:

· MSW or BSW, or equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant human services field

· Demonstrated experience leading groups and with co-facilitation

· Experience working with mandated clients is an asset

· Understanding of partner abuse, power and control issues, and the impact of abuse/assault on relationships

· Excellent interpersonal, communication and time management skills

· Demonstrated support for a teamwork approach and the ability to work collaboratively

· Strong understanding and ability to work cross culturally

· Strong commitment to working in a pro-feminist, anti-oppression and anti-racist environment

These contractor positions are paid at the rate of $38.00 per hour.

Interested applicants are invited to apply. Please describe your availability in your cover letter, that is, the days and/or evenings of the week that you are available to co-facilitate groups.

Current acceptable Criminal Reference Checks with Vulnerable Sector Clearance will be required annually for these positions as a condition to employment.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered will be contacted. Selected applicants will be contacted for interviews.

The Region of Durham is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its community and organization, and strongly welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, people of colour, women, persons who live with disabilities, people from 2SLGBTQI+ communities and people from diverse communities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants who live with disabilities.

Note: If you require accommodation at any time throughout the application process, or if this information is required in an accessible format, please contact us at 905-668-4113 extension 3661. Appropriate assistance pursuant to our Accommodation and Accessibility policies will be provided.

Job Type: Fixed term contract

Pay: $38.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental care
Flexible schedule
On-site parking

Schedule:

Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday

Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Region of Durham

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