Temporary Full-Time Position
(until return of incumbent)
The South Okanagan Women in Need Society (SOWINS) is seeking a temporary Full-Time PEACE Counsellor to join the Counselling team at our Administrative Office.
Located in theSouth Okanagan, SOWINS is a non-profit society providing safe refuge and community-based resources for women and children. SOWINS operatesa transitionalandsecond-stagehousing facilities,includingcounselling and outreach services. At SOWINS we work from an intersectional feminist philosophy and support trauma-informed practice and harm reduction models.
ABOUT THE ROLE: The PEACE Counsellor provides psycho educational programming, support, education and advocacy for children who have witnessed abuse, and emotional and parenting support to parents. Designs and delivers the PEACE group counselling workshopsfor children and youth.Services are provided from a feminist and trauma-based perspective while encompassing the principles of the client centered approach.
Schedule: This position is scheduled to work 35 hours per week, working Monday – Friday (9:00 am – 4:30 pm).
Union: This position requires union membership, under Health Sciences Association (HSA).
Wage: HSA Grid 13P ($38.48 – $49.72) (2024 rates of pay)
Benefits: Provided in accordance with the terms of the Collective Agreement.
OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
SOWINS is committed to diversity, equity and including in allhiring practices. If you require an accommodationduring thisprocess,please email us this request.
