Counsellor to Students

Direct Service

• Assists women in developing awareness of options, developing a safety plan and a plan of action, and providing the necessary support and assistance in following through on these options.
• Provides individual counselling and organizes and facilitates evening support groups for women.
  1. Ensure that the Health and Safety guidelines are followed in accordance with the policies and procedures of the agency.
  2. Ensure appropriate notification of child abuse as required by the Child and Family Services Act.
  3. Adhere to and abide by Women’s Habitat’s harm reduction philosophy.
  4. Ability to respond to a crisis in ways appropriate to one’s role at Women’s Habitat.
  5. Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning in order to ensure the delivery of high quality service.
  6. Build strong working relationships and communication with colleagues, the management team and other stakeholders to ensure optimal efficiency and fulfillment of Women’s Habitat’s mandate.
  7. Ensure timely, accurate and effective communication with regards to Women’s Habitat and/or program specific policies and procedures.
  8. Flexible and open to learning new concepts.

  Qualifications:

  • Diploma/Degree in Social Work.
  • Minimum of 2 years’ experience in counselling, including group work.
  • Knowledge of the issues of woman abuse and child abuse.
  • Knowledge of crisis intervention techniques.
  • Knowledge of community resources.
  • Sensitivity and awareness of cultural, racial, economic and socially diverse communities.
  • Strong computer literacy skills.
  • Second language an asset.

  Hourly Wage: starting at $25.