Domestic Violence Facilitator

Domestic Violence Counselors And Facilitators

Maze of Life is seeking qualified Domestic Violence Counselors and Facilitators to provide both group and individual services for individuals who have used violence or coercive control in intimate relationships. This role supports court-ordered and voluntary participants through structured, accountability focused intervention. Group facilitation is the primary modality in accordance with most state standards for Partner Abuse Intervention / Batterer Intervention / Intimate Partner Abuse Education Programs.

Individual sessions, when offered, support assessment, progress monitoring, and skill development and do not replace required group participation where prohibited by state guidelines.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with individuals who have used intimate partner violence or coercive control (group facilitation experience strongly preferred), a high school diploma or GED required; bachelor's degree strongly preferred, completion of a minimum of 24–40 hours of specialized domestic violence / partner abuse intervention training, documented experience facilitating or co-facilitating accountability-focused groups, strong understanding of power and control dynamics, coercive control, trauma-informed accountability practices, and the clear distinction between anger management and domestic violence intervention, proven ability to facilitate groups effectively, manage group dynamics, confront minimization and denial, and maintain a clear accountability focus without victim blaming or collusion, experience conducting individual assessments and providing structured individual counseling/support sessions when appropriate, excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills, ability to maintain accurate, confidential records and support court/probation reporting requirements, willingness to complete background checks and meet any state-specific disqualifying criteria, commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing education, and availability for scheduled group sessions and individual appointments as needed.

Preferred qualifications include prior experience facilitating certified or state-recognized BIP / PAIP / DVIP / IPAEP groups, familiarity with risk assessment tools, lethality indicators, and coordinated community response, bilingual capacity, and current professional license where required by specific states.