Youth Lodge 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 and children.

STARTING SALARY: $60,000 per year  

CLOSING DATE: Thursday February 12^th, by 4:30 pm                                                                                                 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Youth Lodge 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; and promoting a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment, must be able to work days, afternoon, night shifts.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:                                           

• Post Secondary graduate in Child and Youth Work, 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/or other relevant disciplines.
• Must provide three written letters of reference
• Must be able to provide a current and favourable 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
• Must work shift work: days, afternoons, nights
• Preference will be given to applicants of Native ancestry 
• Successful candidates must pass a Pre-Employment Medical Questionnaire

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. 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