PAIP Facilitator

** This is a part-time (20 hours) position. **

SUMMARY

The PAIP (Partner Abuse Intervention Program) Facilitator leads structured group sessions for individuals referred by the courts, child welfare agencies, or self-referral who have used violence in intimate partner relationships. The PAIP program coordinates care with the criminal justice system to support accountability and behavior change. The facilitator delivers a standardized curriculum focused on accountability, behavior change, non-violent conflict resolution, and healthy relationship skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Conducts intake/assessments with people self-referred to or referred by another entity, including but not limited to the legal system, child welfare agency, etc. Attends in-person domestic violence court, as needed.
• Conducts court outreach and community engagement to maintain and expand referral sources, including courthouses within the catchment area such as Cook County, Maybrook, Bridgeview, and other assigned locations
• Coordinates care with the criminal justice system and maintains ongoing partnerships with referring agencies.
• Co-facilitates weekly Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) group(s) with persons who use violence against their intimate partner(s). Participants will attend groups voluntarily or will be mandated by associated referrals.
• Identifies group goals and then facilitates group discussions (in-person and/or virtual) for people that use violence against their intimate partners, that includes but is not limited to increasing participant accountability, using non-violent alternatives for conflict resolution, and to develop healthier relationships. The group is developed with the understanding that domestic violence is a learned behavior in which partners exert power and control tactics over others.
• Facilitates groups with the Pillars Community Health provided PAIP curriculum, which conceptualizes intimate partner violence as power and control issue within the relations
• Provides crisis intervention for clients as needed throughout the duration of services.
• De-escalates conflicts and hostile situations between group members and facilitators.
• Maintains frequent case-related contacts with participant referral sources, including but not limited to legal system and child welfare agencies.
• Updates the participant's partner on attendance and compliance with the PAIP group
• Provides limited individual follow-up services (Women's group, LGBTQ group)
• With the victim service provider, conduct monthly orientation for partners of participants.
• Documents for all direct service in accordance with program policy and procedures which can include intake/assessments, group documentation forms/notes, and third-party contact information.
• Collects program fees and maintains accurate financial documentation, including cash handling, daily cash sheets, and subsidy forms from Adult Probation, Social Services, self-pay clients, and third-party payers.
• Completes required administrative reporting, documentation, and timecards in a timely manner
• Informs each client of their rights and responsibilities.
• Refer clients to outside resources as appropriate.
• In consultation with the supervisor, reports suspected and reported abuse to vulnerable populations to Illinois Department of Children and Family Services or Adult Protective Services
• Completes case and statistical recordings, and other required reports and record keeping for assigned clients.
• Complies with organizational and program funding requirements such as administrative/statistical reporting, including submitting direct service reports and timecards in a timely fashion.
• Participate in supervision and professional development programs or training as required by PCH policy or licensing standards.
• Participates in department, program, line of service, and organizational meetings, as required.
• Responsible for completing position and organizational required trainings, and staying informed of all policies, procedures and regulations which apply to the position.
• Complies with all agency policies, procedures, funding requirements, and regulatory standards
• Other duties as…