Group Facilitator- Intimate Partner Abuse Education Programs
About The Position
At Eliot, your work has purpose. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team committed to resilience, empowerment, and lasting change. We foster an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued, creating a culture of belonging and professional growth. Eliot’s Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program (IPAEP) is a 40-week, court mandated and self-referred program that provides educational intervention services to individuals who are convicted of or are abusing their intimate partners. Group intervention is considered the most effective approach to change the behavior of domestic violence perpetrators. The program assists individuals in recognizing and accepting responsibility for abusive behaviors and learning non-violent alternatives. The ideal Candidate for the Group Facilitator fosters a safe, respectful environment while challenging participants to examine and change abusive beliefs and behaviors. The ideal facilitator is also skilled in trauma-informed approaches and maintains accountability, guiding group members through meaningful reflection and long-term behavior change.
Requirements
- Successful completion of the Massachusetts DPH approved Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program and proof of Certification required.
- Experience in group facilitation and reflective listening.
- An understanding of the dynamics intimate partner violence within the contexts of power and control
- Valid Massachusetts Driver's License
Nice To Haves
- Fluent in English and Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Co-facilitate weekly intervention groups utilizing the established curriculum and techniques virtually and in person
- Teach and model problem-solving skills and non-violent behavior options
- Establish rapport and understanding in a non-judgmental and objective manner so as to build trust, reduce resistance, and elicit the necessary feedback
- Model appropriate boundary setting, confrontation, reframing, paraphrasing, reflection and clarification
- Communicate with the referring community, as needed or requested
- Appropriately confront acts of intimate partner violence and other counterproductive behaviors
- Document progress/process notes for each participant to include attendance and payment record
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
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Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
