Anti-Violence Counsellor

at  Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre

IMPORTANT NOTE: We are only accepting applications through our website at https://www.ksacc.ca/ksacc-job-postings. Applications received through Indeed will not be reviewed.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre (KSACC) is looking to hire an Anti-Violence Counsellor, who will provide counselling and support services to people of all genders who have experienced sexual assault, violence/abuse in relationships, or childhood sexual abuse. This position is split between KSACC’s Kamloops and Chase offices. The work in Kamloops will primarily focus on adults, and the work in Chase will primarily focus on children and their families. This is a full time, continuing position. KSACC offers a four day work week as well as extended health and dental benefits for full time staff. The successful candidate will also be eligible for mileage reimbursement for travel between communities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

• Degree in psychology, social work, counselling or related field. Masters preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of domestic violence or related trauma-informed practice
• Experience working with children and youth in therapeutic setting
• Criminal record check
  If your qualifications do not fit the above requirements, but feel you are well suited to the role, do not hesitate to apply. KSACC values both lived and learned experience, and recognizes the value that a diversely qualified team can hold.

ABILITIES/SKILLS/ASSETS

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of feminist practice and counselling;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of sexualized violence;
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed practice;
• Demonstrated knowledge of sexual exploitation and offender patterns;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant assessment and counselling techniques used with survivors of sexual violence;
• Knowledge of child development.
• Knowledge of the history and colonization of Indigenous people and the relevance to current issues faced by individuals, families and communities.
• Capacity to monitor and evaluate client progress;
• Direct program delivery experience in the community service sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy;
• Capacity to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and communication skills;
• Excellent computer skills and comfort using video conferencing technology;
• Ability to maintain appropriate files and statistics;
• Demonstrated capacity to prioritize workload;
• Demonstrated capacity to adhere to privacy and confidentiality legislation and guidelines
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Conduct client assessment and determine program suitability. Refer clients to appropriate external programs as required.
• Develop and implement counselling treatment plans and goals necessary to meet client needs. Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust goals accordingly.
• Provide counselling in local schools to children who have experienced violence in their home. Monitor and evaluate client progress and adjust goals accordingly.
• Participate in case management with KSACC’s Clinical Supervisor and Programs Manager to ensure excellence in practice.
• Conduct consistent file management including the maintenance of client information, forms related to privacy and confidentiality, client progress notes and other items related to file management.
• Maintain statistics that adhere to funder and agency requirements.
• Provide education to Chase schools and community.
• Conduct referrals and/or advocacy with other community service providers as necessary.
• Provide crisis intervention as required.
• Actively promote the program to other service providers and the community at large.
• Provide support services to non-offending family members and caregivers.
• Collaborate with community agencies when necessary to provide a holistic support plan.
• Advocate for clients when necessary.
• Provide psychoeducational material as necessary.
• Understand MCFD reporting procedures
• Participate in Clinical Supervision, staff meetings, job evaluation and other Agency-related forms of supervision and participation as required.
• Perform other related duties as required by the Agency Coordinator and Programs Manager.