Job Opening: Coordinator, Sexual Violence Centre / Therapeutic Counsellor
Position Title: Coordinator, Sexual Violence Centre (0.5 FTE) / Therapeutic Counsellor (0.5 FTE)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Shediac, New Brunswick
Reports To: Assistant Director
About Us
The Courage Centre is committed to supporting individuals and families affected by gender-based violence. We provide compassionate, trauma-informed, and client-centered services that promote safety, healing, and empowerment. The Océane Sexual Violence Centre is dedicated to supporting individuals affected by sexual violence through advocacy, education, prevention, and trauma-informed counselling services. We are committed to fostering safety, healing, empowerment, and social change while promoting dignity, equity, and inclusion.
Position Summary
This unique position combines leadership of the Sexual Violence Centre with the provision of direct therapeutic counselling services. The successful candidate will oversee the coordination of centre operations, community partnerships, outreach initiatives, and prevention programming while also providing individual counselling to survivors of sexual violence.
The ideal candidate is an experienced, compassionate professional with strong leadership, clinical, and organizational skills who is committed to survivor-centred, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive practice.
Key Responsibilities
Sexual Violence Centre Coordinator (Part-Time)
- Coordinate the day-to-day operations of the Océane Sexual Violence Centre.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services that support survivors.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies, healthcare providers, educational institutions, and justice partners.
- Coordinate community outreach, awareness campaigns, and violence prevention initiatives.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and support volunteers, students, and program staff as assigned.
- Assist with program planning, reporting, grant requirements, and data collection.
- Participate in community committees and collaborative initiatives related to sexual violence prevention and response.
- Ensure services comply with organizational policies, ethical standards, and applicable legislation.
Therapeutic Counsellor (Part-Time)
- Provide trauma-informed, survivor-centred individual counselling to clients impacted by sexual violence.
- Conduct client assessments and collaboratively develop treatment goals.
- Deliver evidence-informed therapeutic interventions appropriate to client needs.
- Support clients with safety planning, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and recovery.
- Maintain accurate, confidential clinical documentation and case records.
- Provide referrals and collaborate with community partners to ensure coordinated care.
- Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and professional development.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a related field.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional regulatory body.
- Experience providing trauma-informed counselling.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the dynamics and impacts of sexual violence, trauma, and recovery.
- Experience in program coordination, community engagement, or non-profit leadership.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and time management abilities.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic client documentation systems.
- Valid driver's licence and access to reliable transportation (if required).
- Successful Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
Preferred
- Experience facilitating psychoeducational or therapeutic groups.
- Training in trauma-focused therapies
- Experience with grant reporting, program evaluation, or community education.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities, newcomers, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, youth, and other diverse populations.
Core Competencies
- Trauma-informed and survivor-centred practice
- Clinical assessment and therapeutic intervention
- Leadership and program coordination
- Community collaboration and partnership development
- Cultural humility and anti-oppressive practice
- Crisis intervention and risk assessment
- Professional ethics and confidentiality
- Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Fluently bilingual
Working Conditions
- Combination of office-based counselling and community outreach
- Some evening hours may be required to accommodate community events.
- Occasional travel within the service area may be required.
- Position involves supporting individuals who have experienced trauma and requires effective self-care and professional resilience.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary based on education and experience.
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Paid vacation and wellness leave.
- Clinical supervision and professional development opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this position, we invite you to submit your Resumé (CV) and a cover letter, no later than August 28 2026, to the attention of:
Mrs. Kristal LeBlanc
Beausejour Family Crisis Resource Center (66 Calder Street, Shediac NB E4P 1K8)
Email: [email protected] \ Fax: 506-533-9348
In the subject heading please put the name of the position for which you are applying for.
****Please note, while the deadline is August 28 2026 the Center will be conducting interviews as CVs are received and may fill the position before the deadline, so please send in your CV as soon as possible.****
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
