About this role
Job Posting #2512 Job Title: Stopping the Violence Counsellor Permanent, Full-time
Details of the Position: To provide counseling services to women, in accordance with the Stopping the Violence Program standards and Victoria Women's Transition House policy. Qualifications A degree in social work, counselling or a related field. A minimum of two years’ experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience is required. Individual and group counselling experience. Training and/or experience specifically related to feminist perspective counselling, violence against women in intimate relationships, Trauma Informed Practice. Classification and Grid Stopping the Violence Counsellor, Paraprofessional Wage Grid, Level 14
Hours 35 hours per week Monday - Friday Exact working hours to be determined
Starting Pay Rate $42.47 per hour Benefits As specified in the Collective Agreement Start Date ASAP Supervisor Community Programs Manager
Additional Information This position requires union membership. Satisfactory completion of a criminal records search, and Standard First Aid Certificate
Date Posted August 31, 2026 Deadline for Submitting Applications: September 14, 2026 at 5pm Key Duties and Responsibilities: Counselling women, on an individual or group basis, who have experienced or who are currently experiencing violence or abuse in an intimate relationship. In person or by telephone, these services include: • assessment of suitability of the service to the client's needs. • crisis intervention • individual and group counselling • exploration of topics including social, cultural, familial and economic beliefs and values and how these may relate to emotional health and wellness, as well as her experiences of intimate partner abuse. • explorations of topics such as mental health and substance use and how these may relate to emotional and physical health/wellness as related to intimate partner abuse. • increase women's awareness of the emotional and psychological impact on her and her children resulting from abusive or violent relationships. • provision of resource information and referrals. • program development and evaluation • public presentations to promote the program to related services • liaise with and make referrals to other local agencies as appropriate • utilize agency resources regarding therapeutic issues, ethics, and professional accountability. • maintain current records, statistics and documentation • ensure a process for client evaluation • ensure clients rights of privacy and confidentiality are maintained
• implement child protection legislation as necessary
• maintain a current knowledge of issues related to violence against women in area of abuse in intimate relationships, counselling techniques and current Child Protection legislation. • attend staff, team meetings, in-services and approved staff development as related to the program. • attend staff meetings. • maintain current knowledge and comply with the Society's policies. • maintain confidentiality of information gained as a result of the employment relationship. Performs other related duties as required. Other Skills and Abilities Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills
Work from a feminist perspective
Have strong interviewing and assessment skills
Ability to take initiative in programming and able to work in a self-directed manner.
Excellent time management skills
Ability to engage in strategies such as personal and professional development that enhance good boundaries, self care and personal wellness.
Additional Information: This position is required to work in an environment with clients experiencing crisis or interpersonal situations. Support is often related to long-term impacts of physical, financial, verbal, sexual and emotional abuse. Staff are often working on their own, on site. 42.47