Children’s Counsellor Relief Position

Website Halifax Transition House Association of Nova Scotia (Bryony House)

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Principle Duties: Bryony House is an emergency shelter that serve women experiencing intimate partner violence. The role of Children’s Counsellor is a critical part of the support we provide. Supports that include: supportive counseling, supporting children in processing their trauma in playroom sessions; intake of children coming into the shelter; safety planning, advocacy, referrals, parental support, documentation, as well as light household duties that support residents during their stay at the shelter.

Qualifications: Bachelor of Child and Youth degree or equivalent area of study and experience working with children with complex needs.

  • Thorough knowledge of child developmental stages
  • Understanding of the cycle of abuse and its impact on women and children
  • Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice
  • Crisis intervention experience and experience working with women and children who have experienced trauma
  • Certificate of Completion of the PEACE Program for Children and Youth would be an asset.
  • Proven skills development in working with children of varying ages (infants – teens)
  • Basic working knowledge of commonly used computer programs such as Microsoft Word, etc.
  • Valid First Aid and CPR
  • Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check required

Hours of Work: Must be available on a continual basis throughout the year, called in as needed to work on an hourly basis, day time (8am to 4pm) and evening shifts (12 pm to 8pm).

Position Type: We are a unionized workplace and the Relief Children’s Counsellor is a union position.

Wage: As per the current collective agreement.

Bryony House is an equal opportunity employer and a Unionized work environment: Public Service Alliance of Canada Local #80022

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $29.77 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off
  • RRSP match

Flexible language requirement:

  • French not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

  • supportive counselling: 1 year (preferred)
  • Childcare: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-04-15