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:

• Minimum of 2 years of direct experience working with individuals who have used intimate partner violence or coercive control (group facilitation experience strongly preferred)
• 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 (Duluth, EMERGE, Family Peace Initiative, or other evidence-based curricula accepted by state standards)
• Documented experience facilitating or co-facilitating accountability-focused groups (minimum 40 hours preferred; 72 hours preferred to meet the most rigorous state requirements)
• 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 (typically 12–20 hours annually)
• Availability for scheduled group sessions (evenings preferred in many locations) 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
• Current professional license (LPC, LCSW, LMFT, etc.) where required by specific states

If you are committed to holding individuals accountable for intimate partner abuse while supporting meaningful behavior change through both group facilitation and individual counseling, we invite you to apply.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter that includes:

• Your relevant group facilitation and individual counseling experience
• Specialized domestic violence / partner abuse intervention training completed
• Any state-specific certifications or credentials

Maze of Life is an equal opportunity organization. We value counselors and facilitators who bring cultural competence, integrity, and a strong commitment to survivor safety and offender accountability.