2511 - Permanent Part-Time PEACE counsellor

Transition House; Victoria; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collective Agreement Benefits

Unionized position

Job summary

Transition House in Victoria, BC, seeks a PEACE (CWWA) Counsellor to provide individual and group counselling to children who have witnessed domestic violence and to support caregivers. The role includes education, referrals, and collaboration with community resources.

The position is 21 hours per week, with a starting pay rate of $40.82 per hour, grid 13-P, step 1, and benefits under the collective agreement. Satisfactory criminal record search required.

Qualifications

• A Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care or related area.
• Experience in individual and group work with children and families.
• Knowledge of family violence dynamics and impact on children.

Responsibilities

• Counselling for mothers and children (ages 3-18) one-to-one or by phone.
• Group counselling for children who have witnessed abuse and coordinating with caregivers.
• Advocacy and liaising with community resources to support families.
• Public education on dating violence and abuse; community presentations.
• Administrative tasks including record-keeping and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Children focus

Feminist perspective

Trauma-informed practice

Flexible scheduling

Creativity

Education

Child and Youth Care degree/diploma

Job description

Job Posting # 2511
Job Title PEACE (CWWA) Counsellor

Details of the Position Provide both individual and group counselling to children who have witnessed domestic violence
within their home environment. Support caregivers by providing them with relevant information on the impact of abuse on children, counselling them on parenting issues, and referring them to appropriate services. Provide public education on the effects of witnessing abuse and dating violence.

Qualifications A Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care or related area. A combination of education and experience in individual and group work, counselling of children and families; excellent knowledge of the dynamics of family violence.

Classification and Grid: Children Who Witness Abuse Counsellor, Paraprofessional Wage Grid, Level 13

Hours 21 hours per week; schedule to be determined and based on program needs (Tuesday to Thursday)

Starting Pay Rate $40.82 per hour, Grid 13-P Step 1
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 record search, and Standard First Aider Certificate. This position is open to all applicants.

Date Posted August 31, 2026
Application Deadline: September 14, 2026 by 5:00PM

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. 1. Counselling for mothers and children (ages 3-18) on an individual basis, in person or by telephone. Services include:
   • Assessment of suitability of the service to client’s needs
   • Crisis intervention
   • Short-term individual counselling
   • Establish counselling relationships that ensure emotional and psychological safety
   • Support to clients, both immediate and on a follow-up basis
   • Provision of resource information, and knowledge on the impact of abuse on children, parenting, etc.
2. 2. Group Counselling for children, ages 3 through 18, who have witnessed abuse in their homes. Responsible for:
   • Initial assessments on children determining the impact of abuse, suitability and readiness for group
   • Facilitating psycho-educational support group for children, addressing core issues.
   • Supervising and working cooperatively with cofacilitators to provide parenting groups and Summer Camp.
   • Providing information and support to the caregiver
3. 3. Advocacy and Liaising Support for clients as required, including:
   • Providing caregivers with information on community resources, for themselves and their children.
   • Making referrals when necessary to other community resources.
   • Acting as an advocate for a child's personal, physical, and emotional safety.
   • Awareness of community agencies and systems.
   • Implement child protection legislation when required.
   • Collateral contact with outside agencies, where permitted by client and VWTH Policy.
4. 4. Prevention and Community Education including:
   • Public education, i.e. school prevention activities, community information fairs, etc.
   • Presentations to high school students on dating violence/ abusive relationships
   • Ability to team up with outside agencies for presentations and work collaboratively.
   • Present to high-risk population groups on the impact of abuse on children
   • Maintaining strong links with community agencies
5. 5. Administrative Tasks including:
   • Record-keeping, of client information i.e. telephone contacts, waitlist information, client information, client progress notes, completion of intakes, etc.
   • Accumulate and record statistical information, program expenses, maintain and update forms, resource material, filing, etc.
   • Ensure clients rights of privacy and confidentiality are maintained.
   • Follow protocol and guidelines on proper record keeping, and policies for written material.
   • Attendance at staff and team meetings

Job Skills and Abilities

Excellent communication skills; experience in working within a team approach; commitment to working with and for children; a feminist perspective; trauma informed practice; flexibility in schedules to meet the needs of the clients; creativity and initiative.

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.