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, supporting children in a 24-bed shelter serving women leaving intimate partner abuse. This would include, but not be limited to, supportive counseling, supporting children in processing their trauma in playroom sessions; intake of children coming into the shelter; safety planning, advocacy, referrals, parental support, administration, as well as light 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.
- 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
- Certificate of Completion of the PEACE Program for Children and Youth would be an asset.
- 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**:Must be available on a continual basis throughout the year, called in as needed to work on an hourly basis, day time (8am to 4pm) and evening shifts (12 pm to 8am).

**Position Type**: 4-month Term 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 **August 1st, 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 (required)

**Experience**:

- Childcare: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-01
Expected start date: 2023-08-07



  • Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Transition House Association Full time

    **Principle Duties**:To carry out the responsibilities of a Children’s Counsellor, supporting children in a 24-bed shelter serving women leaving intimate partner abuse. This would include, but not be limited to, supportive counseling, supporting children in processing their trauma in playroom sessions; intake of children coming into the shelter; safety...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Transition House Association Full time

    **Principle Duties**: To carry out the responsibilities of a women’s counsellor in a shelter serving women and their children leaving intimate partner violence. 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 counselling, safety planning,...

  • Day Camp Counsellor

    4 weeks ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Zatzman Sportsplex Full time

    **Day Camp Counsellor - Child, Youth, and Sport Department** The Zatzman Sportsplex, built in 1982, is a family-focused health, fitness, and recreation complex that serves Dartmouth’s communities and all regions of the Halifax Regional Municipality. The facility hosts a variety of facilities and services including a double gymnasium, a large fitness...


  • Dartmouth, Canada New Start Counselling Full time

    New Start is hiring a Full-time permanent Clinician. New Start is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting healthy relationships. Our services include individual and group counselling for those who have used abuse or violence within their relationships, counselling for partners/former partners of the clients involved, as well as community...

  • Children's Specialist

    2 weeks ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Public Libraries Full time

    Halifax Public Libraries invites INTERNAL applications for the part-time, term position of Children's Specialist located at Woodlawn Public Library. This is the result of a job share. This is a unionized position. Preference will be given to internal applicants from the NSUPE Local 14 bargaining unit. Halifax Public Libraries is an inclusive employer...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Medavie Health Services Full time

    Position Type: Temporary - Temporaire Closing date: Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Dartmouth Day Care Centre Full time

    Current ECE Students with their Level 1 are also welcome to apply, and would receive the wage floor rate of pay for Level 1. The Junior Early Childhood Educator at the Dartmouth Day Care Centre is responsible to the Executive Director of the centre to ensure that the individual needs of children are met to the best of the centre's abilities. The Early...

  • Housing Case Manager

    1 month ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Alice House Full time

    **Housing Case Manager** **Alice House** Position: Housing Case Manager Reports to: Senior Manager, Service Delivery Salary Range: $48,000 - $66,000 **Summary** The primary functions of this position include: a) Case oversight for clients engaged in the Safe Housing Program. b) Economic Independence Program administration and client engagement; c)...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Mi’kmaw Family & Children’s Services of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Title**:Administrative Assistant **Status of employment**:Full-time/Permanent **Office Location**:Dartmouth, Nova Scotia As a commitment to reconciliation, Mi'kmaw Family and Children's Services of NS wishes to honor the historical **Position Summary**: As a member of the Wikimanej Kikmanaq and Family & Community Resource team the Administrative...

  • Conseiller

    1 month ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Medavie Health Services Full time

    Position Type: Temporary - Temporaire Date de clôture: Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency...

  • Dietetic Technician

    11 hours ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time

    **Req ID**:138926** **Company: Nova Scotia Health** **Location**:Central** **Zone, **Dartmouth General Hospital** **Department**:NFSC Clinical Nutrition DGH** **Type of Employment**:Casual** **Casual Relief** **(**3%** **FTE) x **10** **position(s)** **Status: NSGEU** **Healthcare** Position** **Posting Closing Date**:7-Sep-22** Nova Scotia Health is the...


  • Dartmouth, Canada United DFC Soccer Club Full time

    **SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR** **Description/Qualifications** UDFC hosts the very popular Soccer by the Sea Festival held in mid August which serves as a season wrap up for many teams in the region. This position would provide great relief to the volunteers in the community and improve the quality of the events/ soccer festivals. United DFC plans to expand...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Hercules SLR Inc. Full time

    We are looking for an Office Clerk to join our collaborative finance department in Dartmouth, NS. Reporting to the AR Lead, this role is responsible for office administration and clerical accounts receivable tasks following company policies. **We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes**: - Competitive compensation - Generous...

  • Program Supervisor

    13 hours ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Halifax Transition House Association Full time

    Opened in 1978, Bryony House is one of Nova Scotia's largest impact organizations, providing 24-hour emergency services for women, with or without children, escaping intimate partner violence. Annually, approximately 470 women and children stay with us. Our counselors manage a 24-hour distress line, offering individual and group counseling, public education,...

  • Paralegal Assistant

    1 month ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Mi’kmaw Family & Children’s Services of Nova Scotia Full time

    **Employment Opportunity **Title**:Paralegal Assistant **Terms of Employment**:6-month term **Reports to**:Legal Supervisor **Location**:Dartmouth, NS **Position Summary**: The essential duties of this position include both administrative and clerk responsibilities, including: keeping on top of court dates and deadlines; successfully managing a busy...


  • Dartmouth, Canada PACT (Parents and Children Together family resource center) Full time

    Parents and Children Together Family Resource Centre (PACT) **Coordinator of Programs and Services** **POSITION**:_Coordinator of Programs and Services (1 year term beginning April 2nd, 2024 with possibility of renewal)_ - **Reports to**_: Executive Director_ Parents and Children Together (PACT) is a Family Resource Centre that actively contributes to the...

  • Pepsico Beverages

    1 month ago


    Dartmouth, Canada PepsiCo Full time

    Overview: **This is a 6-month Contract Position** **About Us** PepsiCo’s mission is to create smiles with every sip and every bite. We are committed to bringing our beloved consumer brands to market while doing good for the planet and our communities. Our success lies in our people. We offer our employees opportunities to make a meaningful impact, gain...


  • Dartmouth, Canada United DFC Soccer Club Full time

    **MINI SOCCER PROGRAM LEADER** **Description/ Qualifications** United DFC has a large mini soccer program for players ages 3-8. Last summer we had well over 900 mini players at 4 fields. Each field will have 1 Mini Soccer Program Coordinators working and 3 Mini Soccer Coaches. The Mini Soccer Program Leader will supervise the Mini Program Coordinators and...

  • Summer Student Intern

    4 weeks ago


    Dartmouth, Canada Life Branch Church Full time

    _Under the direction of the ministry, worship, and digital media teams, the summer student is responsible for: _ - Crafting dynamic and interactive weekly programs tailored to captivate and inspire children and youth who participate in church activities. - Collaborating closely with our digital media team to expertly orchestrate and manage media events,...


  • Dartmouth, Canada Adventurers Child Care Full time

    WHO WE ARE Adventurers Child Care Centre is a vibrant organization with a long history of providing high quality childcare services to children and their families in Dartmouth and surrounding HRM (we are in Burnside). We work in a family centered, child focused environment with a strong sense of team at all levels. We are continuously evolving to...