Domestic Violence Facilitator

Maze of Life Resource Center•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Maze of Life is seeking qualified Domestic Violence Counselors and Facilitators to provide both group and individual services for individuals who have used violence or coercive control in intimate relationships. This role supports court-ordered and voluntary participants through structured, accountability focused intervention. Group facilitation is the primary modality in accordance with most state standards for Partner Abuse Intervention / Batterer Intervention / Intimate Partner Abuse Education Programs. Individual sessions, when offered, support assessment, progress monitoring, and skill development and do not replace required group participation where prohibited by state guidelines.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with individuals who have used intimate partner violence or coercive control (group facilitation experience strongly preferred)
High school diploma or GED required
Completion of a minimum of 24–40 hours of specialized domestic violence / partner abuse intervention training (Duluth, EMERGE, Family Peace Initiative, or other evidence-based curricula accepted by state standards)
Documented experience facilitating or co-facilitating accountability-focused groups (minimum 40 hours preferred; 72 hours preferred to meet the most rigorous state requirements)
Strong understanding of power and control dynamics, coercive control, trauma-informed accountability practices, and the clear distinction between anger management and domestic violence intervention
Proven ability to facilitate groups effectively, manage group dynamics, confront minimization and denial, and maintain a clear accountability focus without victim blaming or collusion
Experience conducting individual assessments and providing structured individual counseling/support sessions when appropriate
Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills
Ability to maintain accurate, confidential records and support court/probation reporting requirements
Willingness to complete background checks and meet any state-specific disqualifying criteria
Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education (typically 12–20 hours annually)
Availability for scheduled group sessions (evenings preferred in many locations) and individual appointments as needed

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Prior experience facilitating certified or state-recognized BIP / PAIP / DVIP / IPAEP groups
Familiarity with risk assessment tools, lethality indicators, and coordinated community response
Bilingual capacity
Current professional license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) where required by specific states

Responsibilities

Facilitate structured group sessions consistent with evidence-based, accountability focused curricula and applicable state standards
Create and maintain a safe, structured group environment that promotes personal responsibility, challenges abusive belief systems, and supports non-violent alternatives
Monitor attendance, participation, and behavioral progress
Conduct comprehensive intakes and assessments to identify needs, risk factors, motivations, and barriers to change
Provide structured individual counseling and support sessions as assigned to reinforce accountability, skill practice, and progress monitoring
Ensure individual work aligns with and supports (rather than replaces) the group intervention model where required by state standards
Maintain accurate and confidential documentation of attendance, progress, and outcomes in compliance with legal and organizational guidelines
Support required reporting to courts, probation, and referral sources
Collaborate with co-facilitators, program leadership, and community partners while upholding confidentiality and mandated reporting obligations
Adhere to program rules that prohibit couples counseling, family counseling, mediation, or anger-management-only approaches within the intervention
Participate in required training, supervision, and quality assurance processes
Maintain professional boundaries and model respectful, non-abusive behavior at all times
Cross-train in related departmental functions as needed to support operational flexibility