Rehabilitation Worker Ii Partner Assault Response Partner

The Partner Assault Response (PAR) Program delivers group education/counselling to domestic violence offenders.  Funding is provided to offer victims/partners safety planning, support and referrals to community resources, together with feedback about the offender’s progress during the program.  Partner Contact is a mandatory part of the PAR program (unless partner contact would place either party at risk).

Qualifications:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Graduation from a recognized post-secondary institution in a relevant, health-related discipline of study; University degree preferred.

• Two years’ experience working in Adult Mental Health and Addiction.

• Knowledge regarding partner abuse, child abuse and the dynamics of violence and abuse.

• An ability to articulate an analysis of domestic violence as it relates to gender roles, socialization, the dynamics of power and control, and the effects of abuse on women and children.

• A general understanding of the policies and procedures of local police, Crown attorney’s office, courts, and probation and parole, as relating to domestic violence and Ontario’s

Domestic Violence Court process.

• Must be an advocate for the eradication of domestic violence recognizing the impact on mental health, wellness and the overall wellness of families and communities.

• Ability to work independently and interdependently, good time management skills

• Strong conflict resolution skills

• Requires analytical skills to gather and disseminate data from different sources

• Ability to adapt to changing environment

• Must be available to testify in court

• May be required to work alone outside of regular business hours

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector police records check required.

• Demonstrated crisis intervention skills/experience and ability to respond to crisis situations as they arise.

• Ability to work within Mental Health Act, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines, Psychosocial Rehabilitation Practitioner’s Code of Ethics, Best Practices, LLGAMH program standards.