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This is a full-time position consisting of Coordinator duties at 50% and Outreach Worker duties at 50%. Under the direction of the Director of Programs, in the role of the Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the maintenance, evaluation, and development of the Intimate Partner Violence Outreach program. In the role of the IPV Worker, the position also involves providing direct service to clients including crisis counselling, short-term counselling, facilitation of groups, community presentations, and outreach services. Duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with the overall mission and values of the agency.
Areas of Knowledge:
Knowledge of the dynamics of intimate partner violence and experience working with victims of
such violence
Assessment and counselling skills, especially in short-term crisis counselling
In-depth knowledge of community resources/agencies and the services offered in relation to
intimate partner violence
Demonstrated ability to wok in cross-cultural environments
Awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the customs, traditions, spiritual beliefs and philosophy
and perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and newcomer
populations
Experience in facilitating group work and knowledge of group dynamics
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Caseload management skills
Excellent organizational skills
Valid drivers license and access to a personal vehicle
Final candidates are required to provide satisfactory criminal record checks including a vulnerable sector search.
This position is in-scope, CUPE Local 5316.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- 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
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Interview clients
- Evaluate effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Counsel clients and provide psychotherapy
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Facilitate groups
Work Setting
- Social service agency
- Community service organization
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Security and Safety
- Basic security clearance
- Child abuse registry check
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Stress management
- Sexual abuse and trauma recovery
- Personal growth and self-development
- Life transitions
- Depression
- Crisis intervention
- Anxiety/panic
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