Sonhatsiwa Sexual Violence Community Counsellor

Company: Ganohkwasra Family Assault Support Services

PLEASE NOTE:  All applicants must be willing to provide service in a holistic environment that encompasses men, women, children and youth.

CLOSING DATE: Friday March 20^th by 4:30 pm

SALARY: $65,000 per year

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Sonhatsi:wa Sexual Violence Supervisor, is responsible for planning and facilitating safe therapeutic counselling; ensuring case management duties are completed according to minimal standards; preparing and maintaining administrative duties; developing and facilitating community presentations; promoting a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment of the Sexual Violence Program.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

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

• Must provide three written letters of reference

• Must be able to provide a current favorable Police Record Check including a Broad Record Check.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License and provide a proven safe driving record as indicated by a Driver Record Search
• 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 EXECUTIVE 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