Batterer's Intervention Co-Facilitator

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide initial assessments for appropriateness of potential group members


• Provide intakes, assessment and group education in the best interest of the clients while upholding strict adherence to professional rules of conduct in areas of confidentiality and other ethical concerns


• Provide group education based on interventions consistent with current research literature

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate degree in behavioral health or criminal justice related field and one-year related work experience, or


• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health or criminal justice related field and two years related work

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1. Knowledge of a variety of educational techniques and demonstrated skill in applications of these


2. Knowledge of the standards for the Batterers Intervention


3. Knowledge of the psychological and physical effects of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and emotional abuse as well as issues of legality, ethics, and treatment of these.


4. Knowledge of perpetrators of violence issues including self-control, appropriate venting, etc.


5. Ability in not imposing self-values or judgments onto perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual assault or child abuse.


6. Experience with the batterer population

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND TASKS

1. Plan and provide education for perpetrators of domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse.


2. Provide initial assessments/interviews for potential group members and establish appropriate group


3. Perform assessment to be utilized by DA and court system and/or DHS


4. Maintain accurate statistical information required by the


5. Attend supervision meetings with assigned clinical consultant within the


6. Participate in community education as


7. Maintain accurate records for client fees including but not limited to the following: psychological evaluations, intake information, confidentiality, informed consent, client rights and release of information forms, case notes, treatment plans, contracts, admissions, discharges, and discharge


8. Provide biannual audits of MENders client files in order to maintain client rights and release of information forms, case notes, treatment plans, contracts, admissions, discharges, and discharge

1. Attend scheduled staff meetings and required in-service


2. Contribute to an atmosphere of teamwork within the


3. Know and act in accordance with the Stillwater Domestic Violence Service, Inc., Policies & Procedures Manual in job related


4. Promote a positive and professional image of Stillwater Domestic Violence Services,


5. Complete additional tasks deemed appropriate for this position by the Executive

HOURS

• 15-20 hours


• Must be available Wednesdays 4-7:30 PM