(VN-22353-SV) Stopping the Violence Counsellor Job at Atira Womens Resource Society
Competition Number: VN-22353-SV
Type: Internal & External – Full-Time, Indeterminate (permanent)
Hours of Work: 36 hours per week; Mondays through Fridays with every second Friday free from work
Compensation: $30 per hour, plus a generous leave, benefits and pension package
Program & Location: Vancouver, Downtown Eastside
Deadline: Tuesday, January 24th, 2023
About Us:
Atira Women's Resource Society, an award-winning nonprofit organization known for its inclusionary hiring practices and where a job is more than a pay cheque. We offer the opportunity to work alongside a remarkable group of women working to make the world a more just place, one woman, one child, one home, one job at a time.
About the job:
Reporting to the Coordinator, Stopping the Violence Counselling Program or their designate, the Stopping the Violence Counsellor is responsible for supporting some of the City’s most vulnerable and marginalized women, with a specific focus on culturally competent and safe interventions or practices for First Nations, Métis and or Inuk women who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing violence/abuse, including structural and or systemic violence (e.g. poverty, homelessness, racism, misogyny). Your primary responsibilities include finding creative ways to offer one-to-one and group counseling and support to women who may not consistently show up for appointments, who may show up for appointments while under the influence, and or who may not always appreciate their time with you. You must have a healthy sense of self, be flexible, be able to respond to crises, and be open to meeting with women on short or no notice. You are required to provide services on an outreach basis, in other of Atira’s programs. It is imperative you adopt a gender-responsive, de-colonizing, and anti-oppression analysis in all of your work.
About You:
You have an inclusive/intersectional feminist analysis of violence against women and a powerful alignment with Atira’s mission, vision, values, and philosophy. You approach your work and live your life from a decolonizing, women-centered, and social justice perspective. You are a team player who strives for excellence but loves to have a good laugh, is able to think fast, be critical and make sound decisions without agonizing, all while working in an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced environment.
A graduate degree in counseling psychology, social work or a relevant discipline, and a minimum of one-year experience working with women affected by violence/abuse and who may also be struggling with substance use, mental and or spiritual wellness, poverty, and homelessness; or, an undergraduate degree in a related discipline plus a minimum of three years experience working in a setting as described above; or, a diploma or certificate in a related discipline in combination relevant skill-based training and a minimum of five years experience working in a setting as described above. Applicants with the equivalent combination of education and experience will be equally considered as those with graduate degrees.
As this is a position funded specifically to support First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women only resumes from qualified First Nations, Métis, and Inuk women are being considered at this time.
Additional Requisites/Assets:
- All positions are subject to a criminal records review (submitted by Atira).
- Covid-19 (including boosters) & Annual Flu Vaccination are required, unless with a valid exemption
Application Process:
Applications should be emailed to jobs@atira.bc.ca Please quote the Competition Number in your email subject line and provide a cover letter with a current resume describing how you meet or exceed the above-noted qualifications. Resumes with a Cover Letter unique to Atira are guaranteed a review. Candidates who lack the experience and qualifications set out in the posting may not be considered, although an exceptional cover letter and transferable skills may overcome lack of experience for some positions. Please go to www.atira.bc.ca/careers for a current list of postings.
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