The Prevention, Education, Advocacy, Counselling and Empowerment (PEACE) Counsellor provides education and support to children and youth between the ages of 3 and 18 years old, who have witnessed or experienced domestic violence.
What you’ll be doing:
Individual art/play therapy sessions with children and youth;
Facilitating one psycho-educational group per year with children or youth of a similar age;
Facilitating a monthly evening arts activity to support connections between mothers and children/youth
Providing information and referrals to parents/guardians of the children/youth;
Maintaining client files;
Keeping accurate statistics; and
Other duties as required
What you’ll need:
Minimum educational requirement: A post secondary diploma in a related field (art therapy, counselling…);
Previous experience working with children and youth;
Group facilitation experience would be an asset;
A feminist understanding of intimate partner violence;
Motivated to work independently and as part of a team;
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Zoom;
Willingness to use Safetyline, Relias, ADP Workforce Now;
A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.
The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties.
What we offer: We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package:
Extended medical and dental benefits
Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions
Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members
Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres
Pay Rate: $27.50 per hour
A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.
How to Apply
This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of an inclusive, dedicated and impactful workplace! Candidates are invited to send cover letters and resumes by May 24, 2024 to:
We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview processes are accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations in submitting your application, or have other questions, please contact the hiring manager as listed. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, transferrable skills, lived experience, and business need. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.
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