Children's Counsellor

**Children's Counsellor**

**Program : Children who witness gender-based violence**

**Full-time Contract (35 hours/week) - indeterminate position**

**Description of Responsibilities**

As a value driven organization, we are seeking an incumbent that aligns themselves with the values of the agency, namely: Respect, Compassion, Client Centered, Collaboration, Accountability.

The responsibilities of this position are to:

- Provide group and short-term individual counseling to children who have witnessed gender based violence
- Offer support and parenting skills
- Provide information, referral and advocacy
- Advocate on behalf of children/mothers when necessary
- Complete all required administrative tasks and case related documentation
- Participate in community education initiatives and involves community members in social action initiatives
- Participate on committees or coordinating bodies, working on the issue of Gender based violence

**Qualifications**
- BSW, university degree in another related discipline or diploma in social work with relevant experience
- A minimum of two-year experience working with children/youth
- Thorough knowledge of the needs and impacts of violence on women and children
- Knowledge of issues related to child development/psychology/parenting
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Demonstrated understanding of the issue of gender-based violence
- Experience counseling, demonstrated understanding and ability to work within a feminist framework
- Must have strong advocacy skills
- Experience in a community-based setting and thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources
- Excellent communication skills and strong interpersonal skills
- A willingness to maintain high quality, client centered services through superior
- Possess a non-judgmental & egalitarian attitude regarding gender, race, culture, sexual orientation and socio-economic status
- Excellent ability to communicate (oral and written) in both English and French
- Organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Ability to work flexible hours which may include evening and weekends
- Access to a vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $52,519.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

**Experience**:

- working with children: 2 years (preferred)

**Language**:

- French (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-04-07