Interested and qualified applicants should submit a covering letter and a resume by Friday, March 15^th, 2010 to:

Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services
Attention: Gail Quinlan, Director of Counselling Services
59 North Park Street
Brantford, ON   N3R 4J8
Fax: 519-752-0811
Email:gquinlan@novavita.org
Tel: 519-752-1005, ext. 220

• MSW or equivalent with at least three years experience in individual and group work;
• Member in good standing with the Ontario College of Registered Social Workers and Social Service Workers or equivalent organization is preferred;
• Clinical experience in therapeutic group and individual interventions;
• Excellent understanding of the dynamics of domestic violence and its impact on clients and issues they face;
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal skills;
• Related experience working in other social service organizations;
• Computer literacy essential;
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and own vehicle.

• Provide individual and group counselling for women and men involved in domestic violence relationships;
• Complete individually tailored safety plans for clients at risk;
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental programs;
• Input client information on data base;
• Assume case management responsibilities for clients connected with various services;
• Provide case planning and advocacy for clients;
• Organize and conduct case conferences for clients;
• Prepare reports for social service agencies, courts and other groups as required;
• To assume other responsibilities including but not limited to working in the women’s, men’s and/or children’s counselling programs.

• Adhere to a strict policy of confidentiality;
• Work cooperatively with all staff, volunteers and members of the community at large to serve the best interests of the organization;
• Ensure timely and clinically effective sharing of information with the Partner Contact Program as needed;
• Maintain a high level of clinical expertise in service delivery;
• Ensure evaluations are complete for all clients who receive service;
• Ensure all recording and documentation is completed in a timely manner and meets professional standards;
• Remain current with relevant information and interventions concerning working with clients who have experienced domestic violence.

Nova Vita Domestic Violence Prevention Services is an equal opportunity employer.