Career Opportunities

DATE September 1, 2023| EXTERNAL/INTERNAL JOB POSTING 

COMPETITION NO. 23-116
Position: Sources Trauma Counselling- Lead Counsellor

Location:  Surrey/White Rock

Hours: 24 hours

We seek a Part-time Lead Trauma Counsellor to join our Sources Trauma Counselling team! This individual must be a leader knowledgeable regarding interpersonal violence, sexual assault and historic abuse, and trauma’s impacts. Must have an intersectional lens and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About Sources

SOURCES is a community-based non-profit organization providing support and hope to communities in the Lower Mainland, on Vancouver Island, and across Northern BC.  Sources strive to create vibrant and resilient communities through support to adults, children, youth, and families facing challenges in life, such as mental health, disability, poverty, substance use, and conflict. We support our communities through leadership, education, and volunteerism.

Sources are committed to learning about, celebrating and incorporating Indigenous knowledge into our practices as we continue our work in truth and reconciliation. People of all races, cultures, ethnicities, LGBTQ2S+, and abilities are welcome to work with us. We value diversity, respect, and collaboration as we promote our mission: social wellness for our community.

Description of position

Sources Trauma Counselling has two service streams: fee for service for those who have benefits and can pay for services and subsidized support for those who live in the geographic catchment area and cannot pay for services. 

General Responsibilities:

• Provide Trauma-informed training within and to community partners.
• Offer EMDR, Somatic Experiencing or other trauma-focused modalities and maintain a caseload.
• Trained in the implementation of Feedback Informed Training (Dr. Scott Miller)
• Lead Sources Quality Improvement process
• Provide counsellor and student supervision (5 years post-grad)
• Embrace cultural diversity, LGBTQ2S and reconciliation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively.

Program Specific Responsibilities:

• Provide group and individual counselling (including intake and assessment) to women experiencing interpersonal violence, sexual assault, or historical abuse.
• Incorporate the central components of trauma counselling, emphasizing safety, containment, and trauma processing.
• Provide resources and referrals and related support services.
• Maintain up-to-date files and documentation on Sharevision/OWL.
• Incorporate the use of Feedback Informed Training into the therapy practice.
   

Qualifications:

•  Master’s Degree in Psychology, Counselling, Counselling Psychology, and/or Social Work
• Post Graduate Supervision course (5 years post-grad)
• Effectively utilize Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, Sharevision and OWL
• Effectively communicate professionally, verbally and in written English
• Registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors (BCACC), College of Social Work
• Training in therapeutic modalities (SE, EMDR, IFS etc.)
• Criminal Records check through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Records Review Program
• San’yas Training and Indigenous approaches are an asset
• Qualification for CVAP, ICBC, and FNHA an asset.

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: $46.00-49.00/hour Commensurate with experience

Benefits (if applicable):

• 100% employer-paid coverage for extended health and dental
• Long-term disability, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accidental death & dismemberment coverage
• Employee & Family Assistance Plan
• Pension plan
• Generous paid time off and benefits, starting at three weeks of vacation

Closing Date: September 15, 2023. Internal candidates will be notified by September 16, 2023

How to apply: Please email your cover letter and resume to Deirdre Goudriaan, dgoudriaan@sourcesbc.ca. Please include where you saw this job posting in your email. Thank you.