Sonhatsiwa Sexual Violence Counsellor

Company: Ganohkwasra

GANOHKWASRA FAMILY ASSAULT SUPPORT SERVICES

SONHATSIWA SEXUAL VIOLENCE COUNSELLOR

FULL-TIME

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

 

CLOSING DATE: Friday June 12th, 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

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

 

Employee will be required to expand and enhance her/his knowledge, abilities and personal suitability and be able to demonstrate/implement these requirements on an ongoing basis.

 

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 sexual violence and other relevant disciplines.

• 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

• Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry

 

KNOWLEDGE:

• Ganohkwasra’s mission and objectives

• Understanding of the impact of sexual violence, and the effects on individual family and community

• Awareness of traditional and non-traditional community resources

• Haudenosaunee culture

• Diversity in the community culture, values and customs

• Assimilation and the impact on the community

• Traditional life cycle responsibilities (human growth and developmental stages)

• Understanding of the behaviours associated with the various traumas but maintain holistic and cultural focus.

• Current provincial and federal legislation relating to Ganohkwasra services

• Appropriate resources

 

ABILITY:

• To keep abreast of new theories and approaches in the field of sexual violence

• To plan and facilitate safe therapeutic counseling

• To maintain a case management system

• To communicate at a high oral and written level

• To be objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties

• To work independently without direct supervision

• To coordinate cultural gatherings according to need.

• To competently operate office equipment; computers, photocopies, fax machine and gym equipment

• To develop and maintain quality time management skills

• To assess, prioritize and complete multiple responsibilities

• To maintain a good rapport with external resources

• To work flexible hours

• To be punctual

• To work in a highly stressful environment

• To work with a high risk population.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY:

• Sensitive to other cultures, customs and traditions

• Maintains and respects healthy boundaries with all individuals

• Able to demonstrate personal and professional ethics, responsibility, initiative and co-operation

• Cooperates and works well with others to foster teamwork

• Objective, respectful and sensitive in the performance of all duties

• Able to demonstrate the values of Ganohkwasra.