Lead Group Facilitator - Domestic Violence Services
Behavioral Health Network, Inc.

Description

Join our team of competent and compassionate professionals as a Lead Group Facilitator in the Proteus program at Behavioral Health Network!

This position would be working within the greater Springfield, Ware, and Northampton, MA areas.

Your experience, knowledge and great skills will support the Proteus program with the following:

• Conducting at least 3 groups a week in accordance with state and agency standards.
• Educating adults in the ways that domestic violence manifests in a relationship, and the roots, values, attitudes, and beliefs that drive it.
• Educating those who abuse others and leading them to reflect on their role in changing their behavior.
• Preparing and debriefing weekly facilitation plan.
• Preparing and organizing facilitation spaces where applicable.
• Entering reporting & data consistently and accurately into appropriate record keeping systems.
• Communicating with Court and/or State officials, as required.
• Conducting partner contacts, as needed.
• Representing Proteus at public functions.

Who are we?

The Proteus program at Behavioral Health Network is a Springfield-based, culturally specific Proteus Intimate Partner Abuse Education Program for African American and Latino men who are committed to becoming safe and accountable relationship partners . Individuals within the program meet for two hours weekly to change their beliefs and attitudes regarding domestic violence for the better.

Reasons to work with BHN:

• Work with an agency who does amazing things for others
• You will be able to change a person's life
• You will expand your experience in various areas of mental & behavioral health
• You will have the opportunity to grow within the agency
• You will not be bored with our fast-paced environment
• You will have excellent benefits package & time off benefits available

What are we looking for in a Lead Group Facilitator?

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent (required ).
• Experience facilitating IPAEP groups (required).
• Skilled in cultural competence, compassion & dependability.
• Skilled in listening and written & verbal communication.
• Ability to prepare activities for the group that follow recommended curricula and actively engage the participants
• Ability to consistently hold individuals accountable to honor the group and each person in it.

How do I apply to be a Lead Group Facilitator?

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click "Apply for Job" below or visit our website at www.bhnworks.org and click on "Browse All Jobs" to apply!

BHN maintains its commitment to social justice and diversity and strongly encourages diverse candidates to apply.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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