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Domestic Violence Counsellor

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Job Order #: 5384687

NOC: 4153
Employer Name:
Regina Transition House Inc.
Wage/Salary Info:
$20.98 to start as per Collective Agreement
Posted Date:
27-Aug-2014
Location:
REGINA
 
# of Positions:
2
Employment Terms:
Casual
Education:
Completed at least some post-secondary
Experience:
1-2 Years
Apply By:
08-Sep-2014
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Regina Transition House Inc.
Contact Name:
Carla Beck
Contact Email:
assistanted@reginatransitionhouse.ca
Employer Website:
www.reginatransitionhouse.ca


Description

Regina Transition House is seeking a mature individual to fill the role of Domestic Violence Counsellor (casual). We offer staff training and an opportunity to be part of well-established organization working to eliminate abuse towards women and children in our society.
    
Domestic Violence Counsellors (DVCs) are responsible for the well-being and safety of the women and children staying at the shelter, for implementing services and programs provided by Transition House

Qualified Applicants will have:    
    Experience working with women and children who have experienced abuse;
    Sound knowledge of the dynamics of family violence, community resources and client focused intervention;
    Demonstrated skill in crisis intervention, assessment, and support counselling;
    Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
    Proven ability to maintain confidentiality and professional demeanor;
    Proven ability to work co-operatively and maintain positive relationships with clients, co-workers, supervisor, volunteers and community members;
    Proven ability to effectively manage time and demonstrate flexibility and attend to diverse areas of need;
    Proven ability to take initiative and work independently;
    Ability to perform physical tasks such as carrying items up stairs.
    A post- secondary degree in human service or equivalent skills and experience
    A valid Saskatchewan drivers license and current First Aid/CPR certificate.

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Document use
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
 - Continuous learning
 - Significant use of memory
Transportation/Travel Information
 - Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - First Aid Certificate
 - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
 - Use computer applications
Specific Skills
 - Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
 - Interview clients
 - Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives
 - Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
 - Assess clients' problems
 - Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
 - Liaise with communities
Work Setting
 - Community service organization
Client Population
 - Adolescents
 - Adults
 - Families
 - Children
 - Aboriginal groups
 - Culturally diverse groups
 - Females
 - Homeless
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
 - Work under pressure
Security and Safety
 - Child abuse registry check
 - Driver's validity licence check
 - Driving record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
 - Personal growth and self-development
 - Crisis intervention
 - Conflict resolution

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