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PEACE CounsellorSouth Okanagan Women in Need Society • Penticton, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Canada
PEACE Counsellor

PEACE Counsellor

South Okanagan Women in Need Society • Penticton, Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen, Canada
25 days ago
Salary
CA$38.48 hourly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

PEACE Counsellor

Temporary Full‑Time Position (until return of incumbent)

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 the South Okanagan, SOWINS is a non‑profit society providing safe refuge and community‑based resources for women and children. SOWINS operates transitional and second‑stage housing facilities, including counselling and outreach services. 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 workshops for children and youth. Services are provided from a feminist and trauma‑based perspective while encompassing the principles of the client‑centered approach.

Schedule: 35 hours per week, 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 a 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 Sector Criminal Record Check
  • Ability to work flexible hours and where required, extended hours to meet operational requirements

SOWINS is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in all hiring practices. If you require an accommodation during this process, please email us this request.

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