About this role
PAR - Partner Assault Response Coordinator
Location: North Bay, Ontario
Organization: Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing
Employment Type: Full-Time Permanent
Salary: As per Collective Agreement
About the Role
Lead the Partner Assault Response (PAR) program , a court-mandated intervention designed to address intimate partner violence. This role fosters accountability, respectful relationships, and community safety by guiding individuals through behavioral change, emotional regulation, and non-abusive conflict resolution. Services are delivered using anti-oppressive, culturally safe, trauma-informed, and inclusive practices.
- Apply adult learning principles and feminist theory to facilitate engaging group sessions.
- Create dynamic, respectful, and accountable group processes that support client growth.
- Prepare reports for referral sources and maintain documentation in alignment with professional standards.
This position combines primary group facilitation with program coordination, ensuring compliance with provincial standards while promoting accountability, respectful relationships, and safer communities.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate program operations: scheduling, referrals, reporting.
- Facilitate 12-week group sessions using trauma-informed, anti-oppressive practices.
- Collaborate with the PAR Co-Facilitator and Program Manager to ensure best practices are upheld.
- Maintain accurate documentation and prepare reports for courts and probation.
- Provide safety planning and updates to partners.
- Collaborate with justice system partners and community agencies.
- Evening availability is a requirement of this position.
Qualifications
- Degree/diploma in social work, criminology, psychology, or related field.
- 2–3 years' experience with IPV (Intimate Partner Violence), trauma, and/or group facilitation.
- Knowledge of Ontario’s Domestic Violence Court process.
- Strong communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to anti-oppressive and culturally safe practices.
- Bilingualism (English/French) is preferred. Candidates with proficiency in both languages will be prioritized to better serve our diverse community.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic record systems.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check.
Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process. We welcome applications from people with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.
Internal Application Deadline: November 4, 2026