Peace Counsellor Cythera Counselling Services

**Working with Community Services**:
We have a diverse team of dedicated, community-minded professionals who embody our core values of compassion, respect and excellence in all we do. Community Services values both the individual and team contributions of our employees and recognizes that every employee plays a significant role in our mission to ‘Change Lives Together.’

Are you someone who cares deeply cares about the people in your community? Looking for a place with great opportunities and excellent benefits to grow your career with? Community Services might be the place for you.

**PEACE Counsellor**:
**Cythera Counselling Services**:

- **INTERNAL POSTING**:

- **EXTERNAL POSTING**

**DATE**: October 29, 2024
**PROGRAM**:Counselling Services
**POSITION**:PEACE Counsellor - temp position until March 31st, 2025
**LOCATION**: Maple Ridge, BC

This position provides counselling, education, and advocacy support to children 3 to 18 years of age who have witnessed or have been affected by domestic violence. Provides emotional and parenting support for
parents regarding the impact of their children witnessing violence.

**KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES**
- Expertise in leading and managing group activities, fostering collaboration, and encouraging participation among diverse participants.
- Strong ability to engage compassionately with children, mothers, and professionals, building trust and rapport in sensitive situations.
- Comprehensive knowledge of early childhood education principles and the specific developmental needs of children, particularly those exposed to domestic violence.
- Proficient in responding to emergencies, providing immediate emotional support, and implementing strategies to assist families affected by domestic violence.
- In-depth knowledge of community services and resources, with the capability to guide parents in accessing support for their families.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

**Education, Training and Experience**:

- Bachelor’s degree in a related

human/social service field and (2) years of recent related experience; or an
equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

**Additional Requirements**:

- Clear Criminal Record Check is required.
- Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
- Position requires Union Membership.

**Shift/Schedule/Hours**:28-35 hours per week; regular daytime hours 9:00 am - 4:30 pm with flexibility; Temporary until March 31, 2025
**Wage/Salary**:Starting at $37.18/hour
**Grid Level**:13P

**ACCOUNTABILITIES**:

- Proven skills in group facilitation.
- Strong interpersonal abilities to engage

effectively and compassionately with children, mothers, and professionals.
- Solid understanding of early childhood education principles

and the developmental needs of children, particularly those affected by
domestic violence.
- Capable of responding effectively to emergencies

and providing emotional support to children and families impacted by domestic
violence.
- Assesses the impact of witnessing abuse on the

child, evaluates the child’s readiness for group support, and identifies the
needs of the abused parent.
- Develops and facilitates psycho-educational support

groups for children.
- Conducts individual counseling sessions with the

child and/or family members, utilizing techniques such as active listening,
conflict resolution, and psycho-education to provide emotional support.
- Skilled in planning, leading, and promoting

participation in recreational and therapeutic activities for children and
youth.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills,

with the ability to provide parenting support and demonstrate effective
parenting techniques.
- Knowledgeable about community services and

resources available to families, with the ability to assist parents in
accessing these services.