New! Part Time Employment Opportunity 15 hours/week

Additional related hours potentially available pending funding.

Job Title:  Sexual Assault Services (SAS)- Counsellor

Wage: $40.87
Last Updated: March 2025

Job Summary:

The SAS Counsellor is an employee of Kaslo Community Services (KCS) and will provide counselling services to survivors of sexualized violence of all genders. The SAS Counsellor will work with the Co- Executive Director and other counselling program staff to plan and deliver the program.

Reports To: KCS Co Executive Director-Counselling and Early Years.

Services will be provided to Kaslo and area residents who are nineteen (19) years and older.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Will assess the survivor’s needs and develop and implement short-term counselling plans in collaboration with the survivor.
2. Will provide counselling services to survivors of all genders: women, men, trans, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, and gender diverse people who have experienced sexualized violence.
3. Provide up to 12 sessions of one hour of individual clinical counselling for each survivor. More sessions may be provided on a case-by-case basis.
4. Provide group counselling or workshops for survivors of sexualized violence.
5. Provide resources and referrals necessary to meet survivor needs, including, as considered appropriate by the Service Provider and in agreement with the survivor, with respect to Indigenous cultural and healing practices
6. With the Executive Director, evaluates the effectiveness of the Sexual Assault Services, resolves identified problems and moves towards defined objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience:

• Master’s degree in social work, counselling psychology or equivalent is preferred. A Bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience may be accepted. Registration with a professional regulatory body such as BCACC, CCPA or equivalent preferred.
• Professional development (on-going) and work experience related to sexualized violence.
• Extensive work-related experience (1-3 years) under qualified supervision and participation in related continuing education programs.
• Demonstrated therapeutic group facilitation skills

Skill requirements:

• Excellent written and communication skills.
• Able to work within a collaborative framework, participating in a team approach with other professionals, agency staff and members of the community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
• Must have a valid First Aid Certificate (training provided if needed)
• If clients are to be transported by the counsellor, then a vehicle inspection, and clear drivers abstract are required.

Additional Information:

This position is required to work in the office of Kaslo Community Services. The counsellor may work outside the office, e.g., in community settings to further the goals of the position and is expected to take an active role in providing opportunities for support and education surrounding Survivors’ issues.

Applicant must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Benefits:
Benefits Include: Extended health and dental, Employee and Family Assistance Program, RRSP contribution, professional development budget, clinical supervision, weekly peer consultants, staff retreats, a supportive and inviting working atmosphere.

Please email cover letter addressing your suitability for the position, and resume to Co- Executive Director, Kaslo Community Services Society @ administrator@kaslo.services

A full job description is available at https://kaslo.services/employment-opportunity-sexual-assault-services-counsellor/ 

We thank all those who apply. This position is open until filled. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.

KCS is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage members of the BIPOC and LGBTQIA2S+ communities to apply.