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Counselor

There is a lot of abuse, especially of women and children, in all of Latin America. In Costa Rica they are becoming more aware of the problem and the need to address it. Karen Shogren is offering classes on the Church Confronting Sexual Violence and there is need for counseling there as well.

REQUIREMENTS:
Female. Learn language and culture. Licensure recommended. Trauma training recommended- Understanding of this population, trauma informed, understanding triggers. Spanish is the language of Costa Rica. It is not required to know the language before arriving, there is a formal language school right there in San Jose, Costa Rica.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Join Karen in developing materials to teach/train about sexual abuse in the church/home. Counsel abused girls and women. Share the gospel and the hope found in Christ. Earn the trust of the people. Help write materials. Speak on the subject in churches and to interested groups. Train groups about sexual abuse in the church/home. Work one on one with abused victims.
LANGUAGE NEEDS:
Spanish
LANGUAGE USED:
Spanish
LIVING ENVIRONMENT:
San Jose is the largest city and capital of Costa Rica. It has an elevation of 3,845 ft above sea level and has a population of 1.5 million people. It is a modern city with most everything available that you would need.
INTERNSHIP:
No
Location:
Costa Rica, Americas

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