Casual Contract until March 31, 2026
Required – Male (Punjabi Speaking)
Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSP) is a dynamic, growing family service agency serving all areas of Peel and Dufferin. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive work environment for its employees and excellent services to its clients.
The Partner Assault Response (PAR) program is a Domestic Violence Court initiative. Referrals to the program are received through the criminal court system, and Probation and Parole. The PAR program delivers a specialized community-based group education/counselling to clients who have been mandated by the court to attend the program in response to a criminal charge involving domestic violence. The program is funded by the Ministry of the Attorney General’s Ontario Victim Services.
Position Summary
CFSPD is currently seeking a Group Facilitator who is experienced in facilitating group programs in the community and in working with diverse populations through an intersectional, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens. A successful candidate has a solid understanding of domestic violence, and its impacts on the victim, the perpetrator, and family as well as other factors and/or issues that create additional barriers to healthy relationships. The incumbent should also have knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling, social work, and group facilitation.
Responsibilities
Facilitate group programs and ensure program curriculum objectives are adhered to.
Manage group dynamics and provide crisis intervention with individual clients if necessary.
Provide supportive, remote and/or in-person crisis intervention for clients enrolled in the program.
Refer clients to appropriate agency programs, other professionals, agencies, services, or community resources as needed.
Prepare, compile, submit, and maintain accurate records, files, statistics, and additional relevant information in accordance with agency policies, and funding requirements.
Keep complete and accurate records, complete client session notes and group attendance records, update database, and share information with the administration team in a timely manner.
Comply with agency policy and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Community College Diploma or related human service field and two (2) years of relevant work experience (group facilitation, counselling, providing psycho-education) preferred.
Registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, or other regulated professional body, is required.
Fluency in Punjabi required
Experience working with offenders and mandated clients.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of counseling, social work, and group facilitation.
Knowledge regarding, but not limited to: partner abuse, child abuse, and the dynamics of violence and abuse and understanding of impacts of trauma and crisis/risk assessment.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with diverse populations through an intersectional, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive lens.
Ability to work with individuals who experience mental health, homelessness and substance use/abuse challenges through a harm reduction, trauma-informed lens.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques; Crisis Prevention/intervention training is an asset.
Computer and virtual service delivery literacy and database management skills are essential.
Independent and self-directed with the capability to operate with minimal direct supervision.
Strong interpersonal skills, leadership capacity and an ability to build relationships within a diverse community
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening check
We will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in
the recruitment process upon request to humanresources@cfspd.com
Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity
and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin. We will only
contact those selected for consideration.
