CANADIAN CENTRE FOR VICTIMS OF TORTURE

JOB POSTING (Internal/External)

ASSISSTANT YOUTH WORKER

CONTRACT (25 hrs. /week)

The Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture is looking for an experienced person to fill the position of Children /Youth Counselor. The Children/Youth Counselor is part of a flexible team who deliver services to torture survivors and their families.  The successful candidate will organize peer-groups, group sessions, liaise with parents and schools, keep record and develop an evaluation mechanism on group progress and/or outcomes of program.

Qualifications include:

·       Demonstrated experience in health or social service setting.

·       Knowledge of refugee and settlement issues and services.

·       Experience working with children and youth

·       Experience in organizing group sessions

·       Proven ability to work with a team composed of staff, volunteers and in a multiracial, multi ethnic setting.

·       Computer skills in word processing in a Windows environment

·       Strong interpersonal and presentation skills

·       Ability to work effectively with other service providers

·       Flexible, as some evening and weekend work  is required

·       Ability to Speak a second language an asset

CCVT encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. We than all applicants for their interest in CCVT.    However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE.

DURATION:                                            April 2010 to March 2011 with possibility for  renewal

SALARY RANGE:                              $24,700- plus benefits

POSTING DATE:                             March 10, 2010

CLOSING DATE:                             March 24, 2010

If you are interested, please Reference #02-10 and send your resume with a covering letter to:

Mr. Mulugeta Abai, Executive Director, CCVT

194 Jarvis St., 2nd Floor

Toronto, Ontario. M5B 2B7

Fax: 416 363 2122

Email: mabai@ccvt.org