Children’s Counsellor Relief Position

3 weeks ago


Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Transition House Association Full time

**Principle Duties**:To carry out the responsibilities of a Children’s Counsellor in a 24-bed shelter serving women leaving intimate partner abuse. This would include, but not be limited to, support counseling, parental support, advocacy, administration, follow-up, public education and community relations.

Basic duties include but not limited to: answering the 24-hr distress/crisis line; intake for women and children coming into the shelter; both crisis and supportive counseling, safety planning, advocacy and referrals, as well as household duties that support residents during their stay at the shelter.

**Qualifications**:Bachelor of Child and Youth degree or equivalent area of study and experience working with children.
- Certificate of Completion of the PEACE Program for Children and Youth would be an asset.
- Thorough knowledge of child developmental stages
- Understanding of the cycle of abuse and its impact on women and children
- Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice
- Crisis intervention experience and experience working with women and children who have experienced trauma
- Proven record of dependability and reliability in an employment setting
- Proven skills development in working with children of varying ages (infants - teens)
- Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer programs such as Microsoft Word, etc
- Valid First Aid and CPR
- Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check required

**Hours of Work**:8am to 4pm or 12 pm to 8am on a rotational shift basis

**Position Type**: Permanent Full Time Bargaining Unit Position.

**Wage**:As per the current collective agreement.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to via indeed to Ashley Kelsick, Human Resources no later than **June 5th, 2023**.

Bryony House is an equal opportunity employer and a Unionized work environment: Public Service Alliance of Canada Local #80022

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

**Salary**: $28.48 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-06-04
Expected start date: 2023-06-12



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