FAIR is accepting applications until Friday February 16th, 2024 for our Stopping the Violence Women’s Counsellor positions. We have 2 permanent positions open. Each position is 20 hours per week.

The STV Counsellor provides individual and group therapeutic counselling to women over the age of 19 and, in the absence of other suitable services, to women under the age of 19 who are living adult lifestyles who have experienced sexual assault, relationship violence or abuse, or childhood abuse. Assesses the immediate safety of new clients, collaboratively develops a safety plan when appropriate and utilizes a variety of accepted therapeutic techniques from a trauma informed perspective.

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QUALIFICATIONS
• Master’s degree in psychology or counselling related field preferred. Minimum Bachelor’s degree in human services field such as psychology or social work.
• Training in Trauma Informed Practices and/ or EMDR is preferred
• Counselling experience: ideally work with women who have experienced abuse.
• Or equivalent combination of education / training, skills and experience

Remuneration is at FAIR Wage Grid level 14P ($35.69 – $43.59 per hour) plus benefits as per FAIR policy.

For more information – including application instructions – please see the full posting on our website.