Domestic Violence Program Facilitator

Overview

The Domestic Violence Program Facilitator shall conduct educational group sessions for perpetrators of domestic violence. This position is assigned to the Domestic Intervention Education and Training Program/Grant.

• Facilitate 2-hour group sessions per week for perpetrators of domestic violence.
• Facilitate open-ended groups using the University of Cincinnati’s Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Interpersonal Violence Curriculum, including leading role plays by the participants.
• Assign and monitor homework assignments and group work.
• Assist participants with development of safety plans.
• Report violations of program rules and guidelines to the assigned Probation Officer.
• Assist participants who have difficulty with basic reading and writing.
• Complete the Intake and the Risk/Need assessment instrument for each participant.
• Prepare group notes and/or progress reports on each participant.
• Develop a discharge plan/summary with each participant, including recommendations for appropriate linkages prior to program termination.
• Provide quality service that continuously improves, meets or exceeds public expectations, and ensures all participants are treated with courtesy, dignity, and respect.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned this classification. They are not an exhaustive list of all job duties performed. Other duties may be assigned.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field required. Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the State of Ohio preferred. Prior experience as a group facilitator or one year of counseling experience preferred.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In accomplishing the responsibilities of this position, the Court expects that the employee will adhere to the mission and values of the Court as well as all Court policies and procedures. In addition, while carrying out the duties of this position, the employee is expected to model high ethical conduct on and off the job and exhibit a professional and respectful demeanor with all Court employees.

Qualified applicants will be required to submit to testing and may be required to provide writing samples. Proof of education and employment references will be required before final interview. Employment predicated upon successful completion of criminal record check and drug testing required. You ll be considered a probationary employee for your first 180 days of employment.

The City s guiding principles are as follows:
Placing Clevelanders at the Center, Empowering Employees to Do Purposeful Work, Defining Clear and Pragmatic Objectives, Leading with Trust and Transparency, Striving for Equity in All We Do, and Embracing Change. All City employees are responsible for embracing and carrying out these principles in all that they do.