Stopping The Violence Counsellor

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About the role

  • STV Counsellor providing trauma-informed support, advocacy, and workshops for survivors of violence. Serving newcomers and diverse communities through MOSAIC’s settlement programs in Vancouver.

Responsibilities

  • Accept referrals and conduct intake and assessment
  • Engage clients to identify their situation and establish counselling goals and service options
  • Provide individual and group-based counselling support and psychoeducation
  • Provide information about the criminal justice system, family law, transition houses, victim assistance, alcohol and drug programs, and mental health services
  • Maintain confidential client records, session notes, termination summaries, and database information
  • Accompany clients to community services when needed
  • Develop and facilitate workshops and group activities
  • Support time-limited violence prevention projects
  • Provide information, advocacy, support, and referrals
  • Prepare project information, statistical reports, narrative reports, and funder submissions
  • Report to the manager on program quality standards
  • Promote programs and conduct community outreach
  • Present to service providers and potential clients
  • Develop and deliver information workshops on violence-related topics
  • Act as a resource for community partners and represent the agency at consultations, meetings, and conferences
  • Perform administrative and other duties assigned by the manager

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or related field, or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience
  • 2 to 3 years of experience working in the anti-violence sector as a frontline worker
  • Strong advocacy skills
  • Knowledge of justice systems, family law, immigration processes, housing, welfare, and legal aid
  • Knowledge of gender-based violence dynamics, anti-violence sector, trauma-informed practice, and community resources, programs and services
  • Counselling skills
  • Crisis intervention skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency with MS Office suite, publishing software, and databases
  • Data management skills
  • English communication skills; other languages an asset
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Organizational, prioritization, and deadline-management skills
  • Initiative and problem-solving skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
  • Tact, discretion, diplomacy, patience, and flexibility
  • Legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status, or a work permit valid for the duration of the position
  • Ability to commute to the Boundary office at 5575 Boundary Rd., Vancouver, British Columbia

Benefits

  • Training opportunities for career growth
  • Diverse and inclusive workplace
  • Certified living wage employer
  • Equal employment opportunities
  • Full-time position with 35 hours per week

Job title

Job type

Full Time

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

CA$31 - CA$34 per hour

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

HybridVancouverCanada

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