Alternatives Program Facilitator (Part-time)

Vera House Inc • Syracuse, NY

1d • $19 - $21

About The Position

In this part-time role, the Alternatives Facilitator will be responsible for co-facilitation of weekly education classes for men or women who have demonstrative abusive behaviors toward their partners in an effort to educate and help correct violence in our community. This 15-class prevention program runs concurrently and includes group education for both participants who are attending voluntarily or completing a mandated court-ordered program. The Alternatives Facilitator will serve as a liaison and build positive working relationships with community members, clients and partnering agencies. The responsibilities will be monitoring attendance and participation of the weekly classes, monitoring payment collection from participants and record keeping, along with working cooperatively with co-facilitators to ensure weekly education classes are presented in a professional manner, while confronting and supporting men and women to positively influence and help change their abusive behaviors and attitudes. This position is PT (4-8 hours per week), ranging between the hours of 3pm-7pm depending on group times.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human service or criminal justice preferred.
• Strong training, organization, and verbal communication skills, along with group facilitation experience.
• Experience in any of the following areas: working with reintegration programs, working with adults from diverse backgrounds, incarcerated populations, reentry programs, and at risk populations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Completion of a satisfactory background check.
• Ability to provide trauma informed services and knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of domestic and sexual violence and domestic violence including elder abuse.
• Ability to adapt to demanding situations, working well under pressure.
• Adapt effectively in a crisis orientated setting with diverse individuals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate weekly curriculum-based education classes for men or women who have abused their partners.
• Present pre-written materials to small groups including PowerPoint presentations, handouts, and demonstrations.
• Maintain attendance records, reach out to unexcused participants by phone, and demonstrate accountability for satisfactorily completing the intended programs.
• Maintain strong professional boundaries, limited to the extent of professional relationships, ensuring compliance, ethical and appropriate interactions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees