Group Facilitator – Domestic Violence Intervention Program; DVIP

Group Facilitator – Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP)

Location

Bangor, Maine

Employment Type

Part Time

Work Arrangement

Hybrid

Schedule

Per diem, approximately 4–10 hours per week. Includes weekly in-person or virtual group facilitation and a 45-minute weekly team supervision meeting.

Penquis, a social services agency serving Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Knox counties for more than 50 years, is seeking a per-diem Group Facilitator to support the Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) in Bangor. This position works approximately 4–10 hours per week and provides group facilitation for educational classes designed to help participants identify, challenge, and change beliefs and behaviors that support violence, power, and control in intimate relationships.

DVIP classes follow a standardized, state-approved curriculum. The Group Facilitator co-facilitates classes, maintains program standards, completes required documentation, and works under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.

• Co-facilitate weekly in-person and virtual groups according to state guidelines and the state‑approved domestic violence intervention model.
• Conduct classes according to the program curriculum and maintain established program standards.
• Complete required program documentation under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.
• Attend a 45‑minute weekly supervision meeting with the team.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to complete state‑approved domestic violence intervention training within the required timeframe.
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with a variety of people.
• Ability to meet Penquis background‑check requirements upon hire and periodically thereafter, with satisfactory results as required by current contract provisions.
• Paid training for all required certifications
• Earned paid leave
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Opportunities for educational advancement, certification, and coursework

The mission of the Men’s Domestic Violence Intervention Program is to teach participants how to identify, challenge, and change core beliefs that support the use of violence with intimate partners. These educational classes follow a standardized format designed to confront abusive behavior and support ways of thinking and reacting that are free from power and control.

Classes are held both in person and virtually.

DVIP standards established by the Maine Department of Corrections require classes to be led by two co‑facilitators, one male and one female. Penquis is currently seeking a male co‑facilitator to complete the team.

Candidates with related education and experience are encouraged to apply.

In accordance with federal regulations, Penquis does not discriminate. Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities. Penquis is a smoke‑free workplace.