Youth Lodge Relief 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.

HOURLY RATE: $25.64/hr

CLOSING DATE:  Wednesday October 29^th by 4:30pm

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Youth Lodge Supervisor, the Youth Lodge Relief Counsellor 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 demonstrating a supportive, respectful and harmonious team environment.

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 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
• 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

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

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

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 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