Art Therapist - Fort Garry Women's Resource Centre

Job Posting - Children’s Art & Play Therapist
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre (FGWRC) is seeking a Children’s Art and Play Therapist for our Children’s Counselling Program. The Therapist is responsible for providing play and art therapy services to children between the ages of 2-12 who have experienced and/or witnessed domestic violence. This position will be housed in FGWRC’s Outreach location at 104-3100 Pembina Highway and/or the Ellen Street location at 104-210 Ellen Street.
This is a contract position offering approximately 10-15 hours per week. Hours are based on client demand and applicant availability.
Fort Garry Women’s Resource Centre is a not-for-profit feminist organization which operates within a collective structure.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide individual short-term art and play therapy to a variety of children with diverse needs;
Maintain communication with the Children’s Counselling Coordinator regarding therapy scheduling/rescheduling, absences, missed appointments, client concerns, etc.;
May attend monthly supervision sessions in coordination with other FGWRC therapists;
Maintain appropriate files, records, write-ups, and statistical data for clients who have used the Centre;
Maintain and purchase therapy supplies (in consultation with the Children’s Counselling Coordinator).
Qualifications:
Certification through the Canadian Association of Child and Play Therapy and/or registration or education through the Canadian Art Therapy Association.
Experience working with this target population i.e.: families and children who have experienced abusive relationships;
Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to work independently, cooperatively, and from a feminist perspective;
In depth knowledge of how domestic violence affects women and children;
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
Knowledge of community resources and referrals;
Ability to relate to women and children from diverse backgrounds of class, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.;
Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry, and Child Abuse Registry clearance;
Working Conditions:
Flexible schedule needed as evening and weekend work will be required.
Salary: $30.00/ hour
Closing date for applications: April 19th, 2017
Interested applicants can forward a resume and cover letter by one of the following methods:
FGWRC Hiring Committee:
1150 A Waverley St., Winnipeg Manitoba, R3T 0P4
E-Mail: info@fgwrc.ca
Fax: (204) 475-9127
For more information, please visit our website at www.fgwrc.ca. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted