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Description

Job Posting Competition #:  N113-003
Personal Violence Counselor  FT Term 10 Months
Posting date:   November 13, 2024 to November 30, 2024

The Personal Violence Counselor reports to the Outreach Manager and responsible for 80% client care, 20% Administrative and Community Relations work.  Candidate is an enthusiastic, positive, dynamic professional able to multitask with standard office equipment and computer software and is skilled with human services training, competent knowledge of and empathy for victims of interpersonal violence and other related duties as required.

80% Client Care:
-    Case management, safety planning, referrals & advocacy
-    Crisis Interventions
-    Outreach to outlining communities and transportation to safety if required
-    Answering the Crisis Line
-    Group Facilitation
20% Administrative Duties and Community Relations
-    Client file management, data collection and documentation
-    Office duties and attend community based meetings
-    Assist with program development
-    Assist with measuring program outcomes
-    Organizing events and non-monetary donations
-    Delivering community presentations and promote awareness
-    Facilitate and deliver programming
Qualifications
    Must have at minimum a Bachelors degree in social work, psychology, or other human service field or a combination of training and experience.
    Knowledge of crisis intervention and management, demonstrated knowledge and training in interpersonal violence and sexual violence are an asset.
    Experience and knowledge of counselling methodologies such as feminist theory, strength based approach, and Art Therapy.
    Experience in group facilitation and youth work.
    Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication