Group Facilitator

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities: Provide group facilitation for domestic violence programs for court/probation referrals. Complete and maintain accurate records and reports regarding the clients’ progress, services provided, and other required information. Work collaboratively with other treatment providers and other staff/programs. Attend clinical supervision and trainings as necessary per program requirements and contractual obligations.

Supervision: No Supervisees

Time Requirements: Part Time/ Per Diem. Hours encompass Clinical as well as administrative responsibilities. Some evening or weekend hours will be required. Requires Clinical supervision which will be provided by CRJ/FRE and state appointed supervisor. Clinical work load may vary with number of court referrals and funding availability.

Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, CACD, or a closely related field; or be working towards a degree (Master’s preferred). Bachelors level applicants must possess a minimum of three years of experience working in the field of domestic violence. Masters level applicants must possess a minimum of one year experience in the field of domestic violence. Group leadership/facilitation experience and ability to collaborate with co-facilitator and other staff and personnel are required. Knowledge of CT criminal justice system and its clientele as well as area programs and resources, and working relationships with area providers are all desirable.

Language Ability: High. Strong written and verbal skills in English. Ability to speak Spanish a plus.

Math Ability: Medium. Must be competent in basic mathematics.

Reasoning Ability: Very High. Must be able to employ clinical skills and interact professionally with other staff and service providers to fulfill non-therapeutic responsibilities as well.

Computer Skills: Medium. Must know Word, Excel, Outlook, and have database experience.

Work Environment: Office setting. Some instate travel is required.

Physical Demands: Very low. No heavy lifting in particular. Mostly desk work.

About Us

Community Resources for Justice (CRJ) is a unique, 145-year-old nonprofit organization that provides direct care as well as research and consulting services within the areas of the Mental Health, Criminal Justice, and Public Policy fields. Our four service lines; Social Justice Services, Community Strategies, Behavioral Health, and the Crime and Justice Institute, are recognized for their effectiveness and contributions to this important work.

• Community Strategies (CS) supports adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities through specialized services that include Day Programs, Shared Living arrangements with providers, as well as over forty community-based group homes.
  
• Social Justice Services (SJS), supports those leaving incarceration to make positive, sustainable life transitions through residential and non-residential programs.
  
• Behavioral Health (BH) has worked to break cycles of violence, crime, and incarceration by providing client-centered interventions and support services to empower and strengthen individuals, families, and communities. BH provides domestic violence treatment and education, community reentry services, mentoring programs, and intensive outpatient programs.
  
• The Crime and Justice Institute (CJI) is a non-profit organization working at the local, state, and national level to improve public safety and the delivery of justice. CJI provides technical assistance, research, and other services to improve outcomes in policing, the corrections system, pre-trial, re-entry, community supervision, and juvenile justice.
  

CRJ’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

Our vision is to be an organization that demonstrates its commitment to eradicating systemic racism and other forms of oppression. We will hold each other accountable in addressing the norms and practices that advantage few and harm many.

CRJ provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. CRJ complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every state in which CRJ has locations.