Counsellor

The Gander Women’s Centre is seeking a counsellor to provide support to women impacted by Gender Based Violence (GBV). The counsellor will work individually with clients, coordinate and facilitate support groups and assist with referrals to community-based services. While providing ongoing support, the counsellor will offer counselling to clients impacted by GBV and help provide increased access to a range of services, and resources while assisting with decision making in a consistent, friendly and safe environment.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Conduct intake during our drop-in counselling program

Provide individual and family counselling to women and gender diverse individuals impacted by GBV

Build rapport and provide ongoing support and services to participants to ensure they are receiving proper care and treatment in the services they require

Maintain confidentiality

Respond to participant-related requests (such as registering for services, discussing service options, requesting information, providing on-site counselling)

Provide referrals to supportive services

Outreach to community and governmental services

Work collaboratively with an inter-professional team in a non-profit women’s organization

Maintain accurate case notes and records

Collect and submit statistics as requested by funding body

Report to the Executive Director of the Gander Women’s Centre

Other duties as required

**Qualifications**

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology or Social Work from an accredited university and/or equivalent experience

Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Persons Sector Check

Experience providing counselling and support to survivors of GBV

Experience facilitating support groups

Knowledge of feminist theory, GBV, trauma informed practice and strengths-based approach to practice

A working knowledge of community resources and experience working in community-based organizations

Experience in system navigation

Strong relationship building skills

Crisis intervention and de-escalation skills

**Hours of Work**

Counsellor will be required to work a minimum of 1.5 days a week during working hours (Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.) at the Gander Women’s Centre. The remaining scheduled counselling hours will be flexible and counsellor can choose the hours based around their existing schedule (evening, weekends, days) upon approval from the Executive Director

**Salary**

The salary for this position is $38 an hour for 25 hours a week with the possibility of extension of hours and/or hourly rate

**Other Details**

Part-time, contract position

Some travel and use of personal vehicle required

Flexible schedule

Paid annual and sick leave

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: From $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person