Bilingual Facilitator

BASIC FUNCTION

Provide partner abuse intervention services through co-facilitation of educational groups and individual assessments.

• Facilitate Partner Abuse Intervention groups in accordance with the curriculum designated for the program English and Spanish including lesson planning.
• Assist with assessments for potential participants in the Partner Abuse Intervention Program using designated assessment forms.
• Assure complete documentation of client services, payments, and other related matters.
• Translate documents into Spanish as needed.
• Submit all reports, oral and written, in an accurate and timely manner as required by GACS and in accordance with contractual obligations
• Represent Guardian Angel Community Services/Partner Abuse Intervention Program in professional organizations, as directed, increasing outreach for the program.
• Communicate problems and issues to the PAIP Coordinator and/or Program Manager.
• Work collaboratively with other agencies
• Assist GACS administration in any investigation against conduct that is illegal
• Other duties as assigned

Attend staff meetings, all-agency and other meetings as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work or a related field in the areas of education or social work
• Interest in violence prevention issues
• Forty (40) hours of ICDVP approved domestic violence training
• Twenty (20) hours of Partner Abuse Intervention training.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish
• Good computer skills
• Demonstrate sensitivity to the cultural and socioeconomic characteristics of persons served.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential materials
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance coverage