DRP Clinical Counsellor

The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to engage with men, women, non-binary individuals, present in a calm, nonreactive manner in practice while staying neutral in emotionally intense systems and working constructively and cooperatively within a team setting. Relevant graduate degree with 3 years experience working with men to prevent intimate partner violence/domestic violence. NARSF Programs welcomes all qualified individuals to apply.

The Role

The DRP is part of the continuum of services and responses in place in Nanaimo and the surrounding communities for families affected by domestic violence. DRP delivers support and safety accountability planning for men who accept an “Invitation to Responsibility” (Jenkins, 1990) for their use of abuse and violence, as part of a safer family and community response to domestic violence. The goal of the DRP is to provide a responsive service/intervention (quick access to intake following presenting crisis) for referred persons following a domestic violence incident. DRP provides a combination of responsive individual counselling support, safety planning and access to group sessions. The program is designed to facilitate personal growth, support and responsibility for personal behaviour.

The service will provide over the phone initial consultation to determine the man’s intent to take responsibility and provide interim support until such time as the man is able to gain access to group sessions or other relevant community resources. A brief follow up evaluation session will be undertaken to evaluate personal gains and outline future safety practices that prevent future domestic violent situations.

Key Responsibilities (abbreviated from DRP Job Description)

Intake, Screening and Assessment

– Provide quick response (weekday mornings) to calls retrieved from the NARSF message center

– Initiate “Invitation to Responsibility” screening tool to assess appropriateness for referral to DRP group    offerings

Support and Safety Planning

– Provide support for up to six sessions prior to group start to assist with planning surrounding and integration with daily living

Waitlist Management:

– Maintain waitlist into the program, once program meets capacity

Referral and Linkage:

– Provide referral and linkage to group offering and other community resources as appropriate

– Share (with consent) information to facilitate integration of services or to provide updated information on emergent or ongoing issues with relevant partners

– Plan for contingencies by addressing future needs of the individual to ensure relevant exchange of information for safety and family reintegration, when indicated

Group Offerings:

– As assigned, facilitate domestic violence intervention group offerings (program capacity dependent) and/or co-facilitate groups approximately 4-6 hours/week (during evenings for select groupings).

Discharge and Follow up:

– Undertake discharge meeting with the individual to provide the client with an opportunity to reflect upon his learning from the various program components

Required

1. M.A., M.Ed. M.S.W. or a combination of experience and education.

2. Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency of: domestic violence antecedents, theory and evidence based practice applications; education and experience in theory/analysis with respect to violence against women; education and experience in the therapeutic underpinnings for facilitating change in domestic violence processes and work with offenders; knowledge of risk assessment and interventions to enhance safety, knowledge and experience of the impact of substance use and trauma as it impacts domestic violence; understanding and familiarity with cross cultural and diversity issues as it impacts domestic violence.

3. Familiarity with community resources, and ability to work in an integrated capacity with referred families and complementary resources. Knowledge of the Child, Family and Community Services Act, Freedom of information and Protection of Privacy Act, Infant Act and Youth Criminal Justice Act and other acts as they apply. Understanding of court (criminal and civil) processes related to domestic violence.

4. A criminal record check that passes the Criminal Records Review Act.

Bonus

• Adaptable in the pursuit of a common good
• A sense of humor

Benefits

NARSF offers a competitive salary and benefits package reflective of applicant experience and training.

Apply:

Send cover letter, resume and application form (available at www.narsf.org/employment)at your earliest convenience.