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Send resume to: Alana Eadie, Human Resources Coordinator hr@whsbg.on.ca

counsellor on duty

Reports To: Shelter Program Manager

Hours and Pay Rate: the Counsellor-on-Duty is a permanent, relief position.  Shifts are offered to counsellors on a rotational basis, up to a maximum of 36 hours per week. The pay rate is $26.12/hr.

Summary
The Counsellor on Duty is responsible for providing service to women in crisis, who access Women’s House through the domestic violence, sexual assault, and crisis support telephone lines, emergency non-residential counselling, or the shelter program. The Counsellor on Duty supports women and their children’s safe entry into the shelter, creates a safe and supportive environment to explore options, information and resources, and develops case plans for women and children accessing shelter services.   

Qualifications

  • Degree or diploma in social sciences, with an emphasis on social work 

  • Three years working experience with group and individual counselling or crisis support work in a related field 

  • Clear current Police Vulnerable Sector Check   

Required Skills

  • Demonstrates a strong feminist, women’s movement, anti-oppression/anti-racism, and trauma informed analysis, approach, and practice   

  • Demonstrated knowledge of how to integrate a feminist perspective on social and political issues surrounding women’s issues, sexual assault, and violence against women 

  • Demonstrated understanding of the complexity of issues arising for women who have experienced abuse, homelessness, substance abuse, poverty, and/or mental illness 

  • Demonstrated women’s advocacy skills and effective child/women-centered practice delivery   

  • Excellent communications, listening and assessment skills   

  • Demonstrated organizational and multi-tasking skills with proven ability to work in high-crisis environments  

  • Ability to work independently as well as within a team with minimal supervision    

  • Knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer technology and various software applications, in particular WISH database  

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment  

  • Demonstrates respect for diversity, equity, anti-racism and accessibility with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others  

  • A strong interest and understanding of issues affecting people who are impacted by gender-based violence (GBV), homelessness/houselessness, are living with a mental illness or substance use disorder, have complex health needs and/or identify as 2SLGBTQ+,  

  • Knowledge of community resources available to assist women  

  • Knowledge of the complexity of issues arising for women who have experienced abuse, homelessness, substance abuse, poverty, and/or mental illness  

  • Demonstrated skills in crisis response  

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Send resume to: Alana Eadie, Human Resources Coordinator hr@whsbg.on.ca

Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace. We value the unique contributions that individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences bring to our organization.

We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our organization.

Women’s House Serving Bruce and Grey is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a respectful, inclusive, and accessible workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind and are dedicated to fostering a culture where all employees feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.

We are also committed to providing an accessible recruitment and employment experience in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodation are encouraged to contact hr@whsbg.on.ca in advance to make appropriate arrangements.

While we appreciate all interest in our positions, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.