Counsellor

1 week ago

Dartmouth, Canada New Start Counselling Full time

**New Start Counselling is hiring a part -time Counsellor**, 24 hours per week/ $32 hr.

Position includes vacation and sick time, and is to start immediately.

**Deadline to apply, Friday August 12that 4pm**

New Start Counselling is a not-for-profit community-based program which offers therapeutic counselling for individuals who have used abuse or violence within their relationships. We also offer therapeutic support for partners of the clients involved, as well as community workshops and public education.
In addition, New Start provides therapeutic programming for men who have been sexually abused.

Located in downtown Dartmouth, New Start Counselling serves a culturally diverse population, often marginalized by poverty and racism, and includes both urban and rural communities.

**Job Description - Domestic Violence Counsellor**

Counselling clients that have used abuse and/or violence against their intimate partner. We also provide counselling to the partners of clients that have been effected by abuse and or violence. Counselling is offered both in person and online. Counsellors work independently for individual sessions (after training) and may also work as a part of a team in a group setting. In addition to direct client counselling hours, all counsellors also take part in weekly clinical team meetings that provide clinician support and guidance.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides therapeutic counselling to clients addressing domestic violence
- Will work with both individuals and groups
- Uses collaborative approaches for safety and accountability
- Report writing, including thorough documentation of case notes, and statistical information
- Involved in community partnerships, committee representation as required
- Contributes to program development as required

**Qualifications**:

- Master of Social Work or Master of Education in Counselling or equivalent
- Eligibility for registration with a professional college
- Knowledge and experience of Narrative Therapy and trauma-informed practice
- An understanding of the impact of abuse and violence on individuals and families
- Ability to work collaboratively with professional team
- Ability to effectively manage a client case load
- Knowledge and understanding of diverse communities
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24 per week

**Salary**: $32.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

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