Job Title: Group Counsellor, Women and Children
Location: Lindsay, ON (City of Kawartha Lakes)
Job Type: 2-year, Part-time Contract (24 hours/week)
Reports To: Property and Facilities Manager
Compensation: $26.64 an hour
Position Summary
Womens Resources of Kawartha Lakes is seeking a compassionate and skilled Women and Children Group Counsellor to facilitate therapeutic and educational groups for women and children living in second-stage transitional housing (Lori’s Place) after fleeing intimate partner violence or experiencing family violence. This role supports healing, resilience, skill development and empowerment through trauma-informed group programming tailored to the unique needs of women survivors and children who have witnessed or experienced abuse.
Key Responsibilities
Group Counselling & Program Facilitation
- Plan and facilitate weekly support groups for women focused on healing from trauma, emotional regulation, parenting after abuse, safety, and empowerment.
- Co-Facilitate age-appropriate groups for children who have witnessed or experienced violence, using play-based, expressive arts, or psychoeducational approaches.
- Adapt group content to meet the developmental, cultural, and emotional needs of participants.
- Support children program in recreational outings and activities as needed
- Create safe, inclusive, and confidential group environments that support trust and peer connection.
Trauma-Informed Support
- Apply trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive practices in all interactions.
- Recognize and respond to signs of distress or escalation during group sessions and ensure appropriate follow-up or referrals.
- Support women and children in building coping strategies and strengthening resilience in the aftermath of violence.
Collaboration & Case Support
- Responsible for case management and related administrative tasks, including conducting client intakes and completing program evaluations.
- Work closely with transitional housing staff, counsellors and Program Managers to ensure holistic care.
- Participate in team meetings, case consultations, and program planning.
- Maintain accurate and confidential group records, session notes, and attendance logs.
Qualifications
- Degree or diploma in Counselling, Social Work, Child and Youth Care, Psychology, or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience facilitating support groups or providing counselling to women and/or children affected by violence or trauma.
- Strong understanding of the dynamics of gender-based violence, trauma, and recovery.
- Experience using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches with diverse populations.
- Familiarity with child development, attachment theory, and age-appropriate interventions.
- Excellent group facilitation, interpersonal, and crisis de-escalation skills.
Assets
- Knowledge of cultural safety practices and experience working with Indigenous, racialized, 2SLGBTQ+, newcomer, or disabled communities.
- Training in relevant therapeutic modalities (e.g., expressive arts therapy, play therapy, CBT, DBT).
- First Aid/CPR and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training.
Working Conditions
- This is a 24-hour/week part-time role. Some evening hours will be required to accommodate group schedules.
- On-site work at the transitional housing location is required.
- The position involves working with women and children who may be in acute stages of healing, requiring strong emotional resilience and self-care practices.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to:
The Human Resources Manager at dbekintis@womensresources.ca
Subject Line: Women and Children Group Counsellor
Deadline: May 30, 2025 at 12:00pm
Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Job Title: Youth Media Lead
Location: Lindsay, ON. (Hybrid)
Job Type: 2 year, Part-time Contract (24 hours/week)
Reports To: Fund Development Manager
Salary: $26.64 an hour
Position Overview
At Women’s Resources of Kawartha Lakes, we believe in the resilience and leadership of youth. We are committed to amplifying the voices of those affected by violence and exploitation, and building digital spaces where healing, empowerment, and advocacy thrive. As our Youth Media Lead, you will play a critical role in ensuring survivors are seen, heard, and supported in the digital world.
The Youth Media Lead is a mission-driven digital storyteller and strategist who will lead efforts to reach, engage, and uplift youth affected by interpersonal violence, human sex trafficking, and related trauma. This role merges creative digital communication with trauma-informed practices to create safe, empowering, and engaging online spaces. The Youth Media Lead will oversee social media strategy, content creation, and website development to ensure all digital platforms reflect the organization’s values of safety, healing, and youth empowerment.
Key Responsibilities
Youth-Centered Social Media Engagement
- Design and execute trauma-informed digital engagement strategies that center the voices and experiences of youth survivors.
- Manage the organization’s presence on platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and others relevant to youth.
- Collaborate with youth survivors, peer leaders, and advocates to co-create authentic, healing-centered content.
- Promote educational campaigns, resources, and opportunities for support and advocacy.
- Monitor social trends and youth digital culture to ensure content remains current and resonant.
Website Management & Digital Accessibility
- Maintain and regularly update website content to provide accurate, youth-friendly, and survivor-centered information.
- Collaborate with web developers/designers to ensure the site is accessible, mobile-responsive, and trauma-informed in design.
- Create or manage blogs, multimedia content, and pages tailored to the needs of youth survivors and those supporting them.
- Ensure web content aligns with the organization’s mission, brand, and tone.
Content Creation & Campaign Strategy
- Develop multimedia content (videos, reels, graphics, animations, written stories) that supports prevention, healing, and empowerment narratives.
- Coordinate cross-platform digital campaigns that raise awareness of trafficking, promote resources, and elevate youth voices.
- Use analytics to track engagement and improve strategies, while protecting the digital safety of youth users.
Collaboration & Organizational Alignment
- Work closely with program staff, survivor advocates, and youth leadership teams to align messaging with lived experiences.
- Ensure all digital communication follows trauma-informed principles, is culturally responsive, and inclusive.
- Provide guidance or training for staff and interns on youth engagement and survivor-safe communications.
Qualifications
- 2–5 years of experience in digital communications, social media, content strategy, or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience working with or creating content for youth audiences, particularly those impacted by trauma or exploitation.
- Deep understanding of platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube and how they can be used to support outreach, healing, and awareness.
- Strong content creation skills (video, graphics, social copy, storytelling).
- Experience with website platforms such as WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix.
- Commitment to trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and survivor-centered communication practices.
Preferred Attributes
- Experience working in anti-violence, anti-trafficking, harm reduction, or youth advocacy settings.
- Lived experience or direct service work with survivors of interpersonal violence or trafficking is highly valued.
- Skilled in using tools like Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, CapCut, or similar.
- Knowledge of digital safety and data protection for vulnerable communities.
- Creative, collaborative, and grounded in social justice values.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications to:
The Human Resources Manager at dbekintis@womensresources.ca
Subject Line: Youth Media Lead
Deadline: May 30, 2025 at 12:00pm
Note: Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. Only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Women’s Resources has an exemption to hire individuals identifying as women only.
Commitment to Equity
Women’s Resources is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women of all backgrounds, including those who are Indigenous, racialized, LGBTQ2S+, living with disabilities, or from other equity-deserving communities. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and accessible workplace.