Child & Youth Counsellor ( PEACE Program )

Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling, and Empowerment Program (PEACE)

Position: PEACE Child and Youth Counsellor, Permanent Part-time

Hours of Work: Part-time: 18.5 hours/week.              Start Date: ASAP

Worksite: Islands Wellness Society-207 Oceanview Drive, Daajing Giids, BC. We are a small but mighty feminist, consensus-based community organization.

Wage: 32.00-38.00 with generous staff wellness, education, and benefits package.

·      Wage commensurate with experience

Job Summary

The PEACE counsellor provides individual and group psycho-educational counselling, education and advocacy support to children and youth who have been impacted by violence. Eligible participants in the PEACE program are children and youth between the ages of 3 and 18 years of age who reside in Daajing Giids, Skidegate and surrounding areas. The PEACE counsellor also provides emotional and parenting support for parents and guardians of children impacted by violence and trauma.

Qualifications

Education, training, and experience

·      Bachelor’s Degree in a related human/social service field.

·      Sound knowledge and understanding of gender-based violence.

·      Relevant education, training, and experience.

·      Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

·      Computer skills and knowledge of applicable software and internet programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

·      Own a vehicle (including insurance to/from work with minimum 1 million liability) and possess a valid driver’s license.

·      Satisfactory Criminal Records Check.

·      Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.

·      Demonstrated knowledge of First Nations culture and Haida community is an asset

To Apply: Please forward cover letter, resume, or inquiries to Wendy Watts at iwscounsellor@islandswellness.com. Position will remain open until filled. Only those candidates who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.