Job Description
The Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre (KSACC) is looking to hire a Stopping the Violence (STV) Counsellor. STV Counsellors provide counselling and support services to self-identified women and non-binary people ages 19 and up who have experienced sexual assault, violence/abuse in relationships, or childhood sexual abuse. This position is based out of KSACC’s Kamloops office and is a permanent part-time position (24 hours per week).
Job duties include:
1. Conduct one-to-one counselling sessions with adults who have experienced sexual abuse, sexual assault and/or domestic violence.
2. Conduct client assessment and determine program suitability. Refer clients to appropriate external programs as required.
3. Develop and implement counselling treatment plans and goals necessary to meet client needs. Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust goals accordingly.
4. Participate in case management with KSACC’s Clinical Supervisor to ensure excellence in practice.
5. Conduct consistent file management including the maintenance of client information, forms related to privacy and confidentiality, client progress notes and other items related to file management.
6. Maintain statistics that adhere to funder and agency requirements.
7. Conduct referrals and/or advocacy with other community service providers as necessary.
8. Provide crisis intervention as required.
9. Collaborate with community agencies when necessary to provide a holistic support plan.
10. Advocate for clients when necessary.
11. Provide psychoeducational material as necessary.
12. Understand MCFD reporting procedures.
13. Participate in Clinical Supervision, staff meetings, job evaluation and other Agency-related forms of supervision and participation as required.
45. Perform other related duties as required by the Agency Coordinator.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- Bachelor's degree in relevant discipline (Masters preferred)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of sexual violence or related trauma-informed practice
- Minimum 1 year one-to-one counselling experience
- Criminal record check
ABILITIES/SKILLS/ASSETS
- Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, advocacy skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of agencies.
- Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed counselling practices, feminist practice and counselling, sexual violence, sexual exploitation and offender patterns.
- Knowledge of relevant assessment and counselling techniques used with survivors of sexual violence.
- Direct program delivery experience in the community service sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.
- Capacity to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- Excellent computer skills and comfort using video conferencing technology.
- Ability to maintain appropriate files and statistics.
- Demonstrated capacity to prioritize workload.
- Demonstrated capacity to adhere to privacy and confidentiality legislation and guidelines.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Three weeks paid vacation starting in first year of employment
- Extra paid time off over Christmas holidays
- Yearly professional development budget and opportunity to attend various trainings
- Clinical supervision
- Extended health and dental benefits
- Your own office in our office space located downtown close to shops, restaurants, and Riverside Park
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send the following:
- Cover letter and resume detailing how your education and experience qualify you to work at KSACC
- 3 professional references
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week
Salary: $28.71-$31.38 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Flexible Language Requirement:
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- Have you included a cover letter with your resume?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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