Job Summary
Under the direction of the Department Manager, The Children Who Witness Abuse Counselor/Group Facilitator is responsible for:
- The planning and provision of individual and group counselling to children and/or their parents who have witnessed violence
- Promoting community awareness regarding the impact witnessing violence has on children,
- Prevention activities in schools.
Qualifications
The Children Who Witness Abuse Counselor will have:
- Bachelor degree in a related human/social service field as well as one year experience in a supervised childcare setting; or
- Four years combination of education and experience.
Skills & Knowledge
Must have an understanding of family violence, the dynamics of emotional, sexual and physical abuse and family systems.
- Awareness of art/play therapy
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
- Good group facilitation and public presentation skills
- Good verbal and written communications
- Good relationship skills with staff, professionals, and agency personnel
- Ability to work as a team member with staff, service recipients, police, social workers hospital workers and other pertinent individuals or professionals
- Independent ability to use computers and familiarity with relevant software programs
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Crisis Response Training
- First Aid Certificate
- Suicide Prevention & Intervention Certificate
- Understanding and competence in working with diverse cultures, particularly aboriginal people.
Personal Attributes
The Children Who Witness Abuse Counselor must demonstrate:
- A high degree and awareness of ethical and professional conduct;
- An understanding of family violence, the dynamics of emotional, sexual and physical abuse and family systems;
- An awareness of art/play therapy;
- Cultural, social and economic awareness;
- Empathetic listening and support qualities;
- Tact and diplomacy;
- Sensitivity and a non-judgmental attitude;
- Good boundaries and self care practices;
- A willingness to work flexible hours;
- A strong understanding of and a commitment to a feminist informed practice; and
- A person centered practical approach
- Capacity of working in extreme crisis and traumatic situations.
Hours of Work
10 hours per week, flexible to meet program needs
Rate of Pay
$36.10 per hour less any applicable deductions.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume to:
tallulah McCullough, Human Resource Coordinator
P.O. Box 713 (10110 - 13th Street)
DAWSON CREEK, BC, V1G 4H7
Fax: (250) 782-4167
E-mail: humanresources@spcrs.ca
- Please include competition #1980 with your resume
- Only short-listed applicants will be contacted
- This position requires union membership
- This position is open to female and male applicants
