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Regina Transition House is seeking a mature individual to fill the role of Domestic Violence Counsellor (DVC). 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.
Position Description:
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, maintaining appropriate client confidentiality, providing support counselling, advocacy, information, referral and transportation, assisting with household operations and maintenance, ensuring resident families protection and carrying out administrative functions. DVCs provide practical support to members of the community who are seeking safety or information.
DVCs will work closely with all agency staff to promote client safety, empowerment, facilitate change and healing in an environment that is physically and emotionally safe. DVCs are expected to adhere to the Regina Transition House Values, Code of Ethics, and Guiding Principles.
Hours of work: Saturdays and Sundays; 7:15 am to 5:15 pm; Options to work up to 12 hours each weekend day and/or to work every second Friday (7:15 am to 3pm) by mutual agreement. (Minimum 40 and up to 55.7 hours every two weeks)Additional training hours may be required.
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certificate
Additional Skills
- Administrative and office activities
- Housekeeping activities
Work Setting
- Women's shelter
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
Target Groups or Clients
- Female
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
- Culturally diverse groups
- Street population
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