Gender-Based Violence Counsellor (FT) - Jobs in Winnipeg, MB

Job Description

The West Central Women’s Resource Centre (WCWRC) provides services and programming to women and gender-diverse people and their families in the West Central neighbourhood of Winnipeg. WCWRC is person-centered and practices empowerment, inclusion, harm reduction, and multi-level, and community economic development philosophies to support women and gender-diverse people experiencing poverty, homelessness, mental illness, violence, substance use or participating in sex-trade work.The West Central Women’s Resource Centre is committed to inclusion and equity and strives to ensure that our staff team reflects the diversity of the community we serve. Indigenous peoples, Black people and other people of colour, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions and persons with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply and will be prioritized.We are committed to removing barriers to employment that are faced by groups that have been historically, persistently and systemically marginalized and encourage (but do not require) members of these groups to self-identify as such in their cover letters.If you require accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.Position Summary:Reporting to the Director of Restoring the Balance, the Gender-Based Violence Counsellor will work with diverse people who have experienced violence. They will support people on their healing journey, through a mixture of person-centered, culturally appropriate supports including land-based healing, ceremony, group facilitation and one-to-one counseling.Salary Range: $23-26/hour, 6% vacation pay, plus a benefits package and matched RSP after 3 monthsTime requirement: 37.5 hours per weekClosing date: Open until filled.Duties and ResponsibilitiesIndividual and Group Supports

• Provide individual counseling to women and gender-diverse people who have been impacted by any form of violence
• Provide a variety of healing approaches, including land-based teaching, ceremony and culturally appropriate programming
• Plan and facilitate closed group healing circles and workshops for women and gender-diverse people
• Empower women and gender-diverse people to advocate for themselves and advocate on theirbehalf
• Provide information, referrals and system navigation to individuals
• Work collaboratively with GBV, housing and settlement to provide coordinated service delivery

Reporting and Evaluation:

• Maintain accurate and complete case notes for each participant
• Maintain accurate tracking of group outcomes, as per funding agreements
• Report on program outcomes to the Director of Restoring the Balance, as required by fundingagreements
• Meet regularly with external Clinical Supervisor to review case notes

Other

• Actively participate in WCWRC staff retreats, training and meetings
• In conjunction with other WCWRC staff, provide on-going informal support, referral and directionto community women using the Centre

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Essential:

• Post-secondary degree in Counselling or the Social Services field, a combination of education and experience will be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing long-term, short term or crisis counseling
• Experience with the development, organization and facilitation of group programs
• Must be able to work effectively cross-culturally including with participants with low English levels
• Demonstrated understanding of working with marginalized communities, including an antioppression lens and the social determinants of health
• Strong understanding of empowerment, harm reduction and trauma-informed care philosophies
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiar with the use of Microsoft office and outlook
• Professional and responsible with sensitive and confidential issues
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision
• A clear criminal record check and child abuse registry is required due to the nature of the position.

Preferred

• Experience working within the non-profit sector
• Ability to work from a multi-level approach
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Ability to multi-task

Working Conditions

• Days, with potential evening & weekend hours

Please submit your resume and cover letter to the attention of the Personnel Committee with the title of the position in the subject line. The cover letter should expressly indicate how your experience meets the job requirements.By email: tammy@wcwrc.caBy mail:West Central Women’s Resource Centre640 Ellice Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0A7Attn: Tammy LeaskWe thank all applicants but only candidates being considered will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be paid for their time.Quick Apply

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