Peace Child and Youth Counsellor

**_PEACE Child and Youth Counsellor_**

**_Temporary Part-Time _**

**_Armstrong/Enderby office _**

**Posting**:#2023-017***
**Hours of work**:21 hours per week; Monday-Wednesday
**Start date**:As soon as possible***
**Grid level**:13-P

**Wage Range **$36.00-$40.00/hour, in accordance with the Collective Agreement
**Submission deadline**:Posted until filled***
**At Archway Society for Domestic Peace, we are committed to the empowerment of women, children
and families in our community. We are a values-based organization with a shared sense of belonging,
working collaboratively to cultivate a safe space that respects and supports the traditions, rights, choices
and voices of all staff and clients.

We invest in our people - we offer competitive wages and an hourly top-up in lieu of benefits for our
casual employees. We are a supportive team and foster respect, trust, connection and collaboration.
We are committed to the personal and professional development of our team via on-going training,
clinical support, an employee wellness program and an Employee Family Assistance program for all staff.

Come join us Create a better world and join a team that supports your personal and professional
growth.

**Summary of the role**:
Provides counselling, education and advocacy support to children who have experienced domestic
violence. Provides emotional and parenting support for parents regarding the impact on their children of
experienced violence.

**Qualifications**
**Education, Training and Experience:
A Bachelor’s Degree in a related human / social services field.

Two years recent related experience providing one-on-one and group counselling to
children.

Specific education and experience providing psycho-educational support for children and
youth.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:
Demonstrated knowledge of the impacts of experiencing violence and the dynamics and
impacts of violence against women and children.

Demonstrated skills and ability to work from a feminist perspective Excellent oral, written
and interpersonal communication skills

Demonstrated knowledge of violence against women and the impact of children
experiencing abuse

Proficient time and general management skills

Strong interviewing and assessment skills

A high level of tact, diplomacy and professionalism

**Key Responsibilities and Duties:
**A. Client Service**

Interviews clients, prepares case histories, assesses problems and outlines services
provided by the PEACE Child and Youth Counsellor and other relevant Archway Society
services.

Assesses the safety of clients and supports clients in reducing safety risks.

Assesses the impact of experiencing abuse on the child, the group readiness of the child
and the support needs of the abused parent.

Conducts individual counselling to clients and/or individual members of his/her family
using techniques such as active listening, conflict resolution and psycho-education;
provides emotional support.

Provides emotional and parenting support and referral services for parents.

Conducts post-group interviews with children and/or their families. Recommends follow
- up services where necessary and makes appropriate referrals.

Participates in or initiates case conferences with other professionals as required. Reports
and discusses case planning and concerns to therapists, social workers and others as
required and within the confines of confidentiality policies.

**B. Program Administration**

Ensures health and safety standards are maintained. Reports any related concerns to the
Community Programs Manager.

Prepares written reports and/or database recordings regarding client contact and
progress according to Records Management Guidelines and agency policy and ensures
safe secure storage of client records. Ensures that all required documentation is complete
and accurate.

Completes monthly statistical reports as requested by the Community Programs Manager.

Operates within the financial limitations as defined by budget guidelines for the program.

Maintains employment records such as Time Sheets, Mileage Reports and Professional
Development forms and submits them to the Community Programs Manager in a timely
fashion.

**C. Organizational Role**

Participates and contributes as a member of Archway Society for Domestic Peace staff
team.

Participates and contributes as a member of the Community Programs Peer Supervision
group.

Ensures that activities adhere to the program standards, philosophies, policies,
procedures and Code of Ethics of the Society.

Participates in professional development through workshops, in-service training, etc.

Maintains current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence.

**D. Community Role**

Represents the Society positively and professionally in the community.

Identifies community resources that will meet client needs and refers as appropriate.
Provides liaison with other agenc