Group Facilitator- Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program

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Benefits at Eliot
We prioritize your well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. Benefit eligible positions include:
Generous Paid Time Off – Vacation, sick time, and paid holidays
Comprehensive Benefits – Medical, dental, and vision plans
Retirement Savings – 401(k) with employer match
Wellness & Family Support – Discounted fitness services and access to trusted childcare resources
Financial Security – 100% company-paid life and accidental death insurance
Professional Growth – Ongoing training, career advancement programs, tuition reimbursement, and leadership development
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.
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
Qualifications:
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
Fluent in English and Spanish preferred
Valid Massachusetts Driver's License
Schedule: Fee-for-Service. Hours may vary based on program needs. Currently, the position requires approximately 5 hours per week to facilitate one group on the following days and times:
Tuesdays: 5:30 PM–7:30 PM
Wednesdays: 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
Additional days and hours may become available based on program needs.
*The above benefits do not apply to his position, as it is a fee-for-service role
Hourly Rate
$30—$30 USD
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