Gender-based Violence Counsellor

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
The Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Counsellor is part of a pilot project to provide enhanced supports for families experiencing violence. The project is designed to support the needs of those involved with intimate partner violence - those using violence and those experiencing violence in a relationship, as well as their children. Duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with the overall mission, vision, and values of Family Service Saskatoon. The Counsellor reports to the Gender Based Violence Prevention Services Manager.

**Duties include**:
**1. Emotional Support & Violence Prevention**
- Deliver direct emotional support and services to individuals and families.
- Facilitate therapeutic groups using narrative therapy for individuals who use violence.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify specific risk factors such as using violence, coercive control, and other safety concerns.
- Assess family dynamics to detect risks and potential unsafe environments.

**2. Intervention & Safety Planning**
- Provide individualized interventions to reduce risk of violence.
- Engage individuals at risk of using violence through trauma-informed, culturally safe approaches.
- Offer or refer clients to safety planning, short-term crisis counselling, crisis management and outreach services.

**3. Program Development and Education**
- Contribute to public education and program development through workshops, presentations, group facilitation, and group interventions.
- Maintain collaborative working relationships with Saskatoon Police Service, referral agencies, community partners and caseworkers from our partner agency, Family Service Regina.

**4. Administration & Compliance Reporting**
- Complete casework documentation, session evaluations, correspondence and statistical records.
- Adhere to child protection and intimate partner violence reporting protocols.
- Participate in clinical supervision and agency meetings for professional development.

**5. Team Support & Flexibility**
- Support supervision of peers and students as needed.
- Perform work outside of regular operating hours, including evenings and/or weekends.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Bachelor of Social Work degree or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work degree
- One to three years of direct experience in a relevant area
- Be eligible for registration with and maintain good standing in a relevant professional association

**Areas of Knowledge**:
**Counselling & Therapeutic Expertise**
- Proficient in counselling theories and practice, including crisis and short-term interventions
- Skilled in theories of human development, behavioural change, communication, and conflict resolution
- Trained or willing to train in Safety and Repair Model, Safe & Together, Narrative Therapy, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

**Violence & Trauma-Informed Practice**
- Deep understanding of intimate partner violence, abuse dynamics, coercive control, and risk factors
- Experience in working with those experiencing violence (survivors) and those using or at risk of using violence
- Applies trauma-informed and violence-informed approaches in all interactions

**Groups & Community Engagement**
- Experienced in group facilitation and public education
- Knowledgeable about community resources and services related to intimate partner violence
- Culturally sensitivity and adept at working with Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and newcomer populations.

**Integrated Systems Knowledge**
- Familiar with the justice system and domestic violence court processes
- Aware of the impact of addictions, mental health issues, and FASD on affected individuals

**Professionalism & Operational Skills**
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage complex, high-stress situations
- Demonstrates ethical conduct, professionalism, and teamwork
- Capable of managing multiple priorities and caseloads effectively
- Holds a valid driver’s license and has consistent access to a reliable personal vehicle

**Compensation**:
Pay range of $4,812.87 to $5,312.50 per month based on a bachelor’s degree and related experience.

**Submit**resume, cover letter and references to:
Tasha Moskal, Executive Assistant

Family Service Saskatoon

102-506-25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7

**Posting opens on October 27, 2025 and closes on November 3, 2025 at 5:00 pm**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $4,812.87-$5,312.50 per month

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person