Company:
NI Crisis and Counselling Centre
Details:
This position combines two specialized counselling programs: Stop the Violence Women’s Counselling and Children Who Witness Abuse. The STV Counsellor assists women in identifying, understanding, and overcoming the effects of violence in their lives. CWWA Counsellor responsibilities include working with children and youth who have witnessed family violence.
Duties include providing counselling and emotional support to children, their families and caregivers, individually or in a group setting; developing and delivering public awareness/information sessions and educational support materials; maintaining positive relationships with other service providers, schools and agency team. It is critical that this person be able to demonstrate ethical thinking, respecting the diversity of our North Island community.
A valid driver’s licence and own vehicle, as well as a successful completion of a criminal record check are required. Winter tires are required October 1 – March 31. As a member of our team you will receive an excellent benefits package and work in a supportive, flexible environment.
Contact altheav@nicccs.org for job descriptions
Qualifications & Experience:
A degree, preferably a Master’s, in Counselling or related field, or an appropriate combination of education and training. Should have sound knowledge and understanding in the area of violence against women and children. Preferred background and skills include a minimum of two years recent supervised children’s counselling, in addition to direct counselling experience with women who have experienced abuse. Other assets would be art and play therapy experience; analysis, knowledge and training in trauma counselling; knowledge of First Nations culture; experience working as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
A relevant Bachelor's Degree will be considered if the candidate will be taking a relevant Master's Degree via distance.