PEACE Counsellor
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About the role
Temporary Full-Time Position
(until return of incumbent)
Posting Number: HSA26-03
The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) is seeking a temporary Full-Time PEACE Counsellor to join the Counselling team at our Administrative Office.
ABOUT THE SOCIETY:
Located in theSouth Okanagan, SOWINS is a non-profit society providing safe refuge and community-based resources for women and children. SOWINS operatesa transitionalandsecond-stagehousing facilities,includingcounselling and outreach services. At SOWINS we work from an intersectional feminist philosophy and support trauma-informed practice and harm reduction models.
ABOUT THE ROLE: The PEACE Counsellor provides psycho educational programming, support, education and advocacy for children who have witnessed abuse, and emotional and parenting support to parents. Designs and delivers the PEACE group counselling workshopsfor children and youth.Services are provided from a feminist and trauma-based perspective while encompassing the principles of the client centered approach.
Schedule: This position is scheduled to work 35 hours per week, working Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 4:30 pm).
Union: This position requires union membership, under Health Sciences Association (HSA).
Wage: HSA Grid 13P ($38.48 – $49.72) (2024 rates of pay)
Benefits: Provided in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field - human/social services, psychology, or counselling First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Two (2) years recent related counselling experience; working with children who have experienced violence or abuse.
OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Other Requirements:
Vulnerable SectorCriminal Record Check Ability to work flexible hours and where required, extended hours to meet operational requirements
SOWINS is committed to diversity, equity and including in allhiring practices. If you require an accommodationduring thisprocess,please email us this request.
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PEACE Counsellor
Top Benefits
About the role
Temporary Full-Time Position
(until return of incumbent)
Posting Number: HSA26-03
The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) is seeking a temporary Full-Time PEACE Counsellor to join the Counselling team at our Administrative Office.
ABOUT THE SOCIETY:
Located in theSouth Okanagan, SOWINS is a non-profit society providing safe refuge and community-based resources for women and children. SOWINS operatesa transitionalandsecond-stagehousing facilities,includingcounselling and outreach services. At SOWINS we work from an intersectional feminist philosophy and support trauma-informed practice and harm reduction models.
ABOUT THE ROLE: The PEACE Counsellor provides psycho educational programming, support, education and advocacy for children who have witnessed abuse, and emotional and parenting support to parents. Designs and delivers the PEACE group counselling workshopsfor children and youth.Services are provided from a feminist and trauma-based perspective while encompassing the principles of the client centered approach.
Schedule: This position is scheduled to work 35 hours per week, working Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 4:30 pm).
Union: This position requires union membership, under Health Sciences Association (HSA).
Wage: HSA Grid 13P ($38.48 – $49.72) (2024 rates of pay)
Benefits: Provided in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field - human/social services, psychology, or counselling First Aid & CPR Level C Certificate Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training Two (2) years recent related counselling experience; working with children who have experienced violence or abuse.
OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Other Requirements:
Vulnerable SectorCriminal Record Check Ability to work flexible hours and where required, extended hours to meet operational requirements
SOWINS is committed to diversity, equity and including in allhiring practices. If you require an accommodationduring thisprocess,please email us this request.
Not the right fit? Search for PEACE Counsellor jobs in Penticton, British Columbia, Canada