Domestic Violence Counsellor

**Job description**

**EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY**

**INTERLAKE WOMEN’S RESOURCE CENTRE INC.**

**Box 1991 87-5th Avenue Gimli, Manitoba (204)642-8264**

Two positions available

**1.0 FT Domestic Violence Counsellor 1 Year Term with possible extension (Gimli Office)**

**1.0 FT Domestic Violence Counsellor Full-Time Permanent (Gimli Office)**

**Responsibilities**:
Provide crisis intervention, education, short and long term domestic violence and gender based violence counselling and support programs to children/youth and women who are experiencing or have been impacted by family violence. The counsellor(s) will also provide support in connecting parents to appropriate and available resources including educational parenting programs and community programming. This includes but is not limited to:

- Individual crisis and trauma counselling
- Developing, planning and facilitating group sessions and workshops
- Risk assessment, case planning and safety planning
- Advocacy for clients
- Create an inclusive safe environment for clients
- Maintain confidentiality of clients and Centre

**Qualifications**: Degree in social services field with knowledge of family violence, or Applied Counselling Certificate and/or equivalent training and experience will be considered. Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) considered an asset. Two years or more experience in the domestic violence field considered an asset.

**Additional qualifications for the position**:
**.** Experience in providing counselling to children, youth and women
- Good understanding of the complex nature of family violence
- Knowledge of Indigenous Cultures and the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written/oral communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and able to work within a multidisciplinary team setting
- Good employment record
- Current and clear criminal/vulnerable sector record check; child abuse registry check; adult abuse registry check
- Provide own vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license

**APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR POSITION**_**:*OPEN UNTIL FILLED**_

Please submit your cover letter and resume to the Interlake Women’s Resource Centre Inc.
- **We thank all applicants for their interest but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Term

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $22.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person