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Domestic Violence Counsellor

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Job Order #: 5546340

NOC: 4153
Employer Name:
Regina Transition House Inc.
Wage/Salary Info:
$21.20/hour after training
Posted Date:
25-Jan-2017
Location:
REGINA
 
# of Positions:
1
Employment Terms:
Full Time
Length of Employment:
Term until September 17, 2017
Education:
University Bachelor's Degree
Experience:
0-6 Months
Apply By:
26-Jan-2017
How to Apply?:
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Employer Name:
Regina Transition House Inc.
Contact Name:
Stephanie Taylor
Contact Phone:
306-757-2096
Contact Email:
ed@reginatransitionhouse.ca
Employer Website:
www.reginatransitionhouse.ca


Description

Full time Evenings (Term through September 17th, 2017)to start January 31, 2017

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:    1:00 pm to 10:30pm; three days on-- three days off, plus staff meetings

Qualifications:    
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, supervisors, volunteers, Board and community members;
Proven ability to model positive, constructive behavior and implement conflict resolution strategies;
Proven ability to effectively manage time and tasks, demonstrate flexibility and     attend to diverse areas of need;
Proven ability to take initiative and work independently;
Must be physically fit;
Post -secondary degree in human service related field preferred;
Valid Saskatchewan drivers license and current First Aid certificate

 

Skills and Abilities

Essential Skills
 - Reading text
 - Document use
 - Writing
 - Oral communication
 - Working with others
 - Problem solving
 - Decision making
 - Critical thinking
 - Job task planning and organizing
 - Finding information
 - Computer use
 - Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
 - Own transportation
 - Valid driver's licence
 - Travel expenses not paid by employer
 - Public transportation is available
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
 - First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
 - Use computer applications
Specific Skills
 - 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
Client Population
 - Adults
 - Families
 - Aboriginal groups
 - Culturally diverse groups
 - Females
 - Homeless
Security and Safety
 - Bondable
 - Basic security clearance
 - Criminal record check (abstract)
 - Child abuse registry check
 - Driver's validity licence check
Area of Counselling Specialization
 - Personal growth and self-development
 - Crisis intervention

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