Temporary, Stopping The Violence Counsellor
Job Classification: Stopping The Violence Counsellor
Department: Counselling
Reports To: Manager of Counselling
Location: Main Office, 9046 Young Road, Chilliwack, BC
Employment Type: Temporary, Full-Time, In-person
Working Hours: 35 hours per week
Grid: 14P
Job Reference Number: TSTV0608
This position requires union membership.
The Stopping the Violence Counsellor provides counselling to women who have been
victims of various forms of abuse. This position is dependent on funding and the budgetary
limitations of Ann Davis Transition Society. This position requires mandatory union
membership with the BCGEU.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
· Assesses the safety of the clients and their children and supports clients in reducing safety risks;
· Interviews clients, prepares case histories, assesses problems and outlines services provided by the organization;
· Provides individual and group counselling to clients from a feminist and trauma-based perspective using techniques such as therapeutic group counselling and self-skill workshops;
· Provides information on and referrals to other community service providers, resources and professionals as required;
· Facilitates the creation of group counselling / therapeutic groups in shelters and in the community;
· Participates in or initiates case conferences with other professionals as required;
· Maintains related records and statistics and produces reports as required;
· Maintains current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence. Conducts presentations and public awareness activities about services and issues;
· Attend and participate in staff meetings, case conferencing, and clinical supervision;
· In a 7 hour day 5 hours must be dedicated directly to clients;
· Facilitation and/or co-facilitation of various psychoeducational groups;
· Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications
· Bachelor’s degree in a related human / social service field.
· Two (2) years recent related experience. Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
· Vulnerable sector criminal record check
Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm on Monday, June 8, 2026. While we thank all
candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. No
telephone inquiries please. Please reference TSTV0608 in the subject line.
STATEMENT OF DIVERSITY
The Ann Davis Transition Society, as an award winning and leading non-profit organization,
respects diversity and fosters social inclusion. We strive to deliver inclusive service,
affirming the dignity of those we serve regardless of heritage (race, ethnicity, culture,
nationality, linguistic origin, place of origin, citizenship, color, ancestry), education, beliefs,
creed (religion, faith, spirituality), gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, physical
or mental health, physical or cognitive capabilities, socio-economic status and political
belief.
Pay: $40.03 per hour
Work Location: In person
