exciting job opportunity!

In partnership with Kamloops Immigrant Services, we are hiring for a part-time, temporary contract counsellor. This one year, 20 hr/wk contract position is an exciting opportunity for someone who is interested in providing prevention, advocacy, and counselling services to individuals who may have multiple barriers to accessing services.

Essentially this person will work to support new immigrants, refugees, permanent residents, naturalized Canadian Citizens, temporary residents living in Kamloops such as foreign workers, post-secondary foreign students and refugee claimants that have experienced violence or at risk of experiencing violence. Building trust, creating safety and building a foundational relationship is the focus of the work in this position.

Term will be September 2020 to September 2021. Wages will commensurate with education and experience. A minimum of a BSW or equivalent is required, however, a Masters degree in human services is preferred. Access to a vehicle with appropriate insurance is required. Knowledge and experience supporting culturally diverse individuals affected by relationship violence is required.

Please submit your application to barb@ksacc.ca by Friday, July 10 at 4 pm. Please note that only those applicants who are shortlisted will be contacted.