Competition Number: COUNS002087
**Type:**Internal & External Candidates- Full-Time (Indeterminate)
Hours of Work: Avg 30 hours per week

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday; (10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)
Wednesday; (12:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Compensation: $30.75/hr., plus a generous leave, benefits and pension package
Program & Location: PEACE Program – White Rock
Union: BC Government Employee’s Union (BCGEU) - This position requires union membership
Deadline: By noon Tuesday August 5th, 2025

About Us:
Atira Women's Resource Society is an award-winning nonprofit organization known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside an inspiring group of women working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.

About the Job:

The P.E.A.C.E. program (Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling, Empowerment) provides culturally sensitive, child-centered individual and group counselling for children and youth ages 3-18 who have witnessed and/or experienced family violence.

The PEACE counsellor ensures day-to-day delivery of the program is run in a professional and efficient manner with attention to confidentiality and in compliance with Atira Women’s Resource Society's (The Society's) policies and philosophy. This means going to each of the White Rock programs to facilitate the peace program, connecting with community members and having the group run from the White Rock office. The counsellor provides non-judgmental, feminist-based support, advocacy and information to women and their children who access the P.E.A.C.E. program and maintains strong working relationships with and awareness of complementary agencies and groups in the community. The counsellor must have specific knowledge regarding available community resources, private and government.
As P.E.A.C.E. counsellor, you need to Supports women and children who live in the White Rock community and/or accesses Atira programs in Surrey (White Rock) and Newton to meet their goals and objectives, receives referrals, interviews, and makes decisions with respect to the eligibility of a child who’s caregiver requests support from the PEACE program, plans, organizes, implements PEACE session plans and activities to meet individual’s needs, provides program users with information on the PEACE program, guidelines for participation and arranges referrals to additional resources where appropriate, develops and delivers culturally-appropriate supportive programming, individually or in groups, for program participants who have experienced violence, abuse or threats of violence. Encourages and facilitates individual participation in sessions and activities; and provides guidance and instruction, provides skill-building to participants such as life skills and social skills; and models appropriate behaviour. Facilitates an understanding of the emotional and psychological impact of trauma resulting from abusive or violent experiences while respecting participants’ own culture, values, beliefs and choices, monitors and observes participants’ behaviour. Reports all problems or concerns to the supervisor or their designate, maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required. Ensures all required reports and paperwork are completed on time and copied to direct supervisor, maintains the safety and cleanliness of program spaces and inventory. Responds to emergencies in accordance with established policies and guidelines, develop and maintain relationships with related services (e.g. counselling programs, social services, drug and alcohol services, the police etc.) Acts as a liaison with the community and promotes/encourages community involvement in the PEACE program. Establishes and maintains a rapport with professionals, community agencies and service providers, maintains a current awareness of developments in assigned areas of responsibility as they relate to child and youth programming; the PEACE program; and parenting support programs, drives, accompanies and/or transports children and youth to activities related to the PEACE program as required. Provides accompaniment and advocacy for medical, legal or social services appointments, as required.

About You:
You are a feminist, passionate about the work of ending violence against women and children. You embrace Atira’s mission, vision, values and philosophy. You have a well-developed understanding of and commitment to anti-oppression work and intersectionality. You are familiar with colonialism especially as it applies in Canada and you understand the impact of the residential school system. You are committed to working with women who are struggling with substance use and or mental wellness and understand and are comfortable working within a harm reduction environment. You support women who choose abstinence, but understand abstinence is just one option for women struggling with substance use. Your definition of woman includes transgender, two spirit and intersex women and individuals whose gender expression is femme. You are sex worker positive. You have significant experience as a front-line support worker working with women affected by violence/abuse, combined with relevant education and or skill-based training. Lived experience is an asset, as is living in the community in which you work. Atira strives to hire staff who reflect the women we serve.

You question actions inconsistent with our values and you treat everyone with fairness and respect independent of their status or disagreement with you. You expect great things from yourself and your co-workers. You inspire others with your passion for women’s anti-violence work and your eagerness for excellence. You contribute to an environment where women can flourish and grow and you seek what is best for women, rather than what’s best for you or your team. You challenge the status quo to improve quality and sustainability and you take smart risks and make tough decisions without agonizing.

Resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis and or Inuk women are encouraged, as are resumes from Black women, women of colour, trans women, women who are disabled and women from other equity seeking groups. Fluency in a language(s) other than English is an asset.

Additional Requisites/Assets:

• Bachelor's degree in a related human/social service field from a university of recognized standing or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience working with children

• Minimum One (1) year Professional experience working with children and youth who have been impacted by trauma or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle with business class and $2,000,000 liability insurance, while on shift, is required. Proof of insurance is required.

• A valid First Aid certificate is required.

• A valid Non-violent crisis intervention certificate is required.

Application Process:
Provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to atira.bc.ca/careers for a current list of postings.