MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories, the ancestral lands of the sḵwx̱wú7mesh sel̓íl̓witulh, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm, qiqéyt, sc̓əwaθən məsteyəx, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, q̓ic̓əy̓, qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən̓, SEMYOME, S'ólh Téméxw (Stó:lō), Stz'uminus, WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAIC is one of Canada’s largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants, refugees, and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976, MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women, Indigenous Peoples, people with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI+), and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the 2019 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees), the 2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Women and 2021 List of Best Workplaces™ in Canada (100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work® Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives, taking part in training opportunities for growth opportunities.

Today the organization engages and serves over 26,000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family,



interpretation and translation, language and workplace training, counselling, and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization, MOSAIC is among the country’s largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation, a solid financial position, and a hugely compelling mission.

JOIN OUR TEAM

We are looking for a motivated Stopping the Violence (STV) Counsellor to join our Boundary team MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION FUNCTION:

The STV Counsellor provides services and individual and/or group counselling support to individuals who identify as women, who have experienced sexual assault, violence/abuse in relationships, or childhood abuse.

DUTIES OR RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Accept referrals and conduct intake and assessment, engaging the woman to identify her overall situation, and mutually establish goals for counselling and other available service options. Provide counselling support services to the clients that goes beyond basic emotional support but does not involve clinical counselling.
- Based on the needs of the client, provide individual and/or group-based counselling support, and psychoeducation to facilitate understanding of their experience and the emotional and psychological impact of the trauma.
- Provide basic information about the criminal justice system,



family law, transition houses, victim assistance programs, alcohol and drug programs and mental health services.
- Maintain thorough records containing at a minimum, the client's basic assessment information notes, relevant session notes, termination summary notes and other data ensuring client confidentiality.
- Provide accompaniment to community services when needed to meet the needs of clients.
- Develop and facilitate workshops and/or group activities for clients as needed.
- Support implementation and development of time-limited violence prevention projects as needed.
- Provide information, advocacy, and support.
- Perform administrative duties related to the program or project, maintain client records, and document client information in database.
- Ensure collection and preparation of project information in a format suitable for submission to funders, consultants, and partners. Accurately complete required statistical and narrative reports.
- Prepare regular reports for the manager on the achievement of quality standards in the program.
- Promote the program or project; engage in community outreach activities
- Provide presentations to service providers and potential clients
- Assist in developing and delivering information workshops to clients on various topics such as healthy/unhealthy relationships, resources for clients affected by violence, impacts of domestic violence on children, etc.
- Act as a resource for community partners working on relevant programs or projects, at the request of the manager, represent the agency at consultations, meetings, and conferences on related issues.
- Other duties, as assigned

📌 Stopping The Violence Counsellor (Canada)
🏢 Mosaic
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