POSITION SUMMARY

The Kamloops Sexual Assault Counselling Centre (KSACC) is looking to hire a Stopping the Violence (STV) Counsellor and Community-Based Victim Services support worker. STV Counsellors provide counselling and support services to self-identified women and non-binary people ages 19 and up who have experienced sexual assault, violence/abuse in relationships, or childhood sexual abuse. CBVS support workers help clients navigate the legal system; provide resources and community referrals; and accompany people who are called to be witnessed in criminal trials. This position is based out of KSACC’s Kamloops and Logan Lake offices. This is a permanent full-time position (35 hours per week).

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide one-on-one counselling with adult clients
• Ability to travel within Kamloops and between Kamloops, Logan Lake and Ashcroft
• Client intake and assessment to determine program suitability
• Referral to community agencies
• Develop and implement support plans and counselling goals for adults
• Monitor and evaluate client progress
• Participate in case management with Clinical Supervisor and Counselling Programs Manager
• Maintain internal statistics as well as statistics for funding body
• Collaborate with community agencies when necessary to provide a holistic support plan
• Advocate for clients when necessary
• Provide psychoeducational material as necessary
• Conduct consistent file management including the maintenance of client information, forms related to privacy and confidentiality, client notes and other items related to file management
• Help clients navigate the legal system including offering options for reporting and providing court accompaniment
• Provide crisis intervention as required
• Other duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

1. Minimum 1 year one-on-one counselling experience
2. Minimum 2 years of experience in the area of sexual violence or related trauma-informed practice
3. Criminal record check

ABILITIES/SKILLS/ASSETS

• Undergraduate or master’s degree in psychology, social work, counselling or related field
• Reliable vehicle
• Understanding of the Canadian legal system
• An ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills; both verbal and written communication skills, organizational abilities, advocacy skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of agencies
• Knowledge and understanding of trauma-informed counselling practices, feminist practice and counselling, sexual violence, sexual exploitation and offender patterns
• Knowledge of relevant assessment and counselling techniques used with survivors of sexual violence
• Direct program delivery experience in the community service sector with a demonstrated working knowledge of community-based programs
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and policy
• Capacity to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Excellent computer skills and comfort using video conferencing technology
• Demonstrated capacity to prioritize workload
• Demonstrated capacity to adhere to privacy and confidentiality legislation and guidelines
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

SALARY AND BENEFITS

• Three weeks paid vacation plus 8 scheduled, paid wellness days starting in first year of employment
• Extra paid time off over Christmas holidays
• Yearly professional development budget
• Clinical supervision
• Extended health and dental benefits
• Your own office in our office space located downtown close to shops, restaurants, and Riverside Park
• Wage of $27.09 – $29.29 based on experience and qualifications

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please email the following to Jenn: jenn@ksacc.ca

1. Cover letter and resume detailing how your education and experience qualify you to work at KSACC
2. 3 professional references