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Posted on November 22, 2024 by Employer details Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre
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*Family Engagement Counsellor* Full Time- 30 hours About us Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre is an accredited violence against women agency working to end gender-based violence by providing accessible, compassionate, and best practice modeled programs and services inclusive of shelter, counselling, housing support, and prevention through a support system that inspires hope, creates safety, and fosters resilience. Our services provide a range of options and entry points, helping women gain the right kind of support at the right time in their journey. All services are free, confidential, woman-centered, inclusive, and accepting. All woman-identified individuals are welcome in all our spaces, including cis and transwomen. The Role We have an exciting opportunity within our Shelter Services team for a full-time (30 hours) Family Engagement Counsellor. Working collaboratively with the direct service team, the Family Engagement Counsellor will develop and implement counselling services and supportive programs to create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for women, children, youth and families. Key Responsibilities ? Ensure a strong, innovative support system is in place for women and their children within Shelter Services and Child Witness programs ? Build resiliency in children by developing and implementing supportive programming ? Engage and support mothers with their parenting needs with a trauma-informed lens ? Provide consultation, support and education to families about the impact of trauma on parenting with the goal of strengthening parent-child relationships, enhancing parenting skills and reducing parenting stress ? Complete safety assessments and explore risk management strategies with children, youth and their families ? Facilitate groups/workshops Required Qualifications ? Post-secondary degree or diploma in social work, social services or a related field ? Proven experience in a related field and a willingness to learn ? Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment ? Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work within a team environment ? Strong crisis intervention skills ? Ability to create healthy, effective and ethical relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries ? Valid CPR & First Aid ? Successful completion of a criminal reference check, including a vulnerable sector check What We Offer ? Competitive benefit package & salary ranging from $39,733.20- $41,558.40 ? Ongoing training and professional development ? Opportunity to be a part of a growing organization ? Participate in a culture that is committed to staff wellness and engagement We encourage interested candidates to forward a resume and cover letter via email to careers@cornerstonenorthumberland.ca before December 13th, 2024. We thank all individuals for their interest in Cornerstone, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation is available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. For more information, or other opportunities, please visit our website at: https://cornerstonenorthumberland.ca. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: $39,733.20-$41,558.40 per year Benefits: * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision care Flexible language requirement: * French not required Schedule: * Monday to Friday * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person- LocationCobourg, ON
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- Salary$39,733.2 to $41,558.4YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9538314097
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