Men's Family Violence Counsellor - Winnipeg, Canada - NorWest Co-op Community Health

NorWest Co-op Community Health

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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Men's Family Violence Counsellor 1.0 EFT (term till April 2024)
***: The Men's Family Violence Counselling Services at NorWest provides confidential

counseling services and support to individuals whose lives have been impacted

by intimate partner violence. This role provides individual and group counselling

to individuals who have engaged in and/or have been recipients of abusive

behavior in an intimate relationship.

Support in the following areas:
Domestic Violence
Trauma and abuse
Protection orders and safety planning
Therapy and support groups

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Social Work degree required, graduate degree preferred
Minimum two years counselling experience with domestic violence
Knowledge of Domestic Violence
Knowledge and experience working with diverse cultural groups
Experience in group facilitation
Ability to work independently and demonstrated decision making abilities
Demonstrated competence in risk and clinical assessment
Awareness of, and sensitivity to, issues of cultural diversity
Ability to work with in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings and weekends

if required

Extensive knowledge of community resources in order to make

appropriate referrals.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct intake and triage clients to support workers
Triage calls to family violence counselors and the onsite legal counsel.
Provide support, information, and referrals to appropriate community

resources

Provide individual and group counselling to individuals who have

experienced domestic violence and / or trauma in their home country

Access Interpreter Services when necessary
Participate in community development activities related to client needs
Provide clinical assessments and safety planning
Maintain accurate, up to date client records as per NorWest Coop

documentation policy.

**_Salary and Benefits as per MAHCP
- **Fatima Siyawareva

Family Violence Director

NorWest Co-op Community Health

785 Keewatin

Winnipeg, MB R2X 3B9

We thank everyone who expressed interest but only those selected for an
**interview will be contacted.