Children Who Witness Abuse Counsellor

February 1, 2012 - 17:03

Agency / Organization:

Alberni Community & Women's Services Society

Title:

Executive Director

Contact name:

Michelle Reis-Amores

City:

Port Alberni

Address:

3082 3rd Ave.

Province:

British Columbia

Postal Code:

V9Y 2A5

Alberni Community & Women’s Services Societyis seeking a full-time Children Who Witness Abuse Counsellor.This position supports children and youth that have been exposed to violence in the home/family environment. The successful candidate will provide individual and/or group counselling and support to children and youth between the ages of 3 and 18. Using a variety of methodologies (CBT, Art &Play Therapy, and Psycho-educational tools), you will assist these children to heal from trauma. Program Expectations:· Group Counseling for children, ages 5 through 18, who have witnessed abuse in their homes. · Initial assessments on children determining the impact of abuse, suitability and readiness for group · Facilitating a 10 week psycho-educational support group for children, addressing core issues· Supervising and working cooperatively with a male co-facilitator. · Counseling mothers and children (ages 3-18) on an individual basis, in person or by telephone Services include: · Assessment of suitability of the service to client’s needs · Crisis intervention · Short-term individual counseling · Establish counseling relationships that ensure emotional and psychological safety · Support to clients, both immediate and on a follow-up basis · Provision of resource information, and knowledge on the impact of abuse on children, parenting, etc We are looking for a candidate who: · Brings diversity to our team· Has a University or College degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care or related discipline, plus 2 years direct experience working with children (or equivalent education and experience)· Has a strong understanding of Violence Against Women and Children, Family Violence and trauma, the effects on children, and appropriate intervention strategies· Has proven skills and experience working with vulnerable children and youth· Believes strongly in a social justice and feminist approach to client service· Is well organized and capable of working independently within a larger team We encourage First Nations women to apply and self identify as well as any woman from a minority community. If you are interested, please send a Cover Letter and Resume, detailing how your education and experience make you the ideal candidate, to: Executive DirectorAlberni Community & Women’s Services Society3082 – 3^rd AvenuePort Alberni, B.C. V9Y 2A5 By 4:30 p.m., Monday, February 6/12

Closing date:

February 6, 2012 - 04:30