Details:
PEACE Counsellor (.6 FTE)
Working with children and youth who have experienced violence requires a special kind of person.
• The Counsellor provides individual and group counselling to children and
their caregivers, who have witnessed or experienced abuse or high conflict
in their lives
Women’s Counsellor (.4 FTE)
The Stopping the Violence (STV) Program provides counselling to women who have experienced sexual assault, violence in relationships, childhood abuse and/or violence, or who are facing these situations now – and who are 19 years of age or older. Recognizing and acknowledging the strengths of survivors and each woman’s right to make her own choices is an integral part of Stopping the Violence counselling.
This program operates from a feminist perspective and provides a non-judgmental, supportive and safe environment for women to explore their experience and deal with the impact of violence and abuse
• The focus is on increasing safety and empowerment through validation,
education and exploration
Our main office is situated in PH, and our team provides services throughout the Mt Waddington/North Island region. You can live within walking distance from our main office
Why Should You Apply?
• Affordable living in an area that abounds with natural beauty, beside the
ocean, with access to nature starting right outside your door.
• Work with a supportive group of people who are passionate about what
they do and who want to make the world a better place
• Have options to take part in professional development while working
fulltime in a job you love.
• Getting to contribute in meaningful ways that encourage people to flourish
and grow
Qualifications & Experience:
• Degree or certification in counselling, social/human services or a related
discipline or a combination of education and experience, including ECE
• An in-depth understanding of systemic discrimination facing women and
the dynamics of violence against women
• Two years of recent experience in the field of working with
children/youth/women in a supportive/counselling position