Job Description

Haldimand-Norfolk REACH is a multi-service agency, providing Autism & Behaviour Services, Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Developmental Services, Youth Services, Adult Counselling Services, and several Early Learning Intervention & Care services including EarlyON Child & Family Centres and the Community Action Program for Children.

H-N REACH serves as the Lead Agency for Haldimand-Norfolk Child & Youth Mental Health Services, Coordinated Service Planning and the Student Nutrition Program in the Hamilton/Niagara Region. Through our Contact Unit, the agency serves as the single point of access for a variety of children's services.

H-N REACH is recognized as a local leader in community education, advocacy, inter-sector collaboration and Community Service Planning.

Youth & Justice Services -Existing Vacancy

GROUP SERVICES WORKER Ref. #2025-50

Partner Assault Response Program (PAR)

Casual, Temporary, Hourly

Hourly Rates: Step 1 $26.16 - Step 2 $29.44 - Step 3 $32.71

PAR provides psychoeducational group programming for adult individuals charged with domestic assault. Haldimand-Norfolk R.E.A.C.H. is seeking an experienced individual to support the program on a casual, as needed basis for daytime and evening availability, with no guarantee of hours.

Responsibilities:

Co-facilitate weekly group-based programming using both in-person and virtual formats Monitor, evaluate and document the participation of group attendees Complete attendance, group activity notes, and written completion reports Conduct intake sessions as required Assist in crisis de-escalation and referrals to other community supports Contact, consult, and liaise with justice partners and community agencies.

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in a related field: Social Services or Social Sciences A minimum of three years' experience facilitating groups and demonstrated skills in adult learning methods Experience working with victims and/or offenders of domestic violence and knowledge of the justice system Demonstrated understanding of the unique needs faced by women charged with domestic violence Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with knowledge of community resources Criminal Record & Judicial Matters Check, Children's Aid Society Declaration/Release Possession of a valid driver's licence, $2 million vehicle liability insurance, clear Driver Abstract and use of a vehicle.
Applicants are welcome to email the Youth & Justice Services Manager, Kathy Gammon,

kgammon@hnreach.on.ca

for more information about this position, or to find out more about working at H-N REACH.

Website: www.hnreach.on.ca

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Please connect with us if you require accommodation

A United Way Member Agency

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $26.16-$32.71 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Townsend, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

group facilitation: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2026-01-09