Shelter Counsellor

Company: Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

STARTING SALARY: $60,000 per year

CLOSING DATE: Friday November 21^st, by 4:30 pm

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Shelter Services Supervisor, is responsible for planning and facilitating safe therapeutic counseling; ensuring case management duties are completed according to minimal standards; preparing and maintaining administrative duties; promoting a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Post Secondary graduate in Social Work or relevant discipline, or a minimum of three years equivalent combination of work and volunteer experience in the provision of services regarding family violence and other relevant disciplines.
• Understanding of the impact of family violence on the individual family, clan, nation and community.

• Must provide three written letters of reference

• Must be able to provide a current Criminal Records Search including a Vulnerable Sector Screening Report
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search
• Must work shift work: days, afternoons, nights
• Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry 

DIRECTIONS:

In order to be considered, applications MUST include a cover letter, resume, and 3 current letters of reference.  All documents should clearly state the position applying for.  Please indicate “CONFIDENTIAL” AND “ATTENTION DIRECTOR” and the position applying for on the envelope. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Mail to:                    Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

P.O. Box 250

Ohsweken, ON

N0A 1M0

Deliver to:               1781 Chiefswood Rd.

Ohsweken, ON

Email to:                 bthomas@ganohkwasra.com

Fax to:                    519-445-4825