Relief Counsellor for Emergency Shelter Work
7 days ago
Orangeville ON, Dufferin County, ON; Ontario, Canada
Family Transition Place
Full-time
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Become a Shelter Relief Counsellor at Family Transition Place in Orangeville, Ontario, and offer crucial support to women and children in crisis. This flexible, as-needed role includes working various shifts when needed.
In this impactful position, you will provide crisis intervention and supportive counselling to vulnerable clients while ensuring the safety and order of the shelter environment. Your ability to respond effectively under pressure is essential as you collaborate with community services to assist those in need.
Key Responsibilities
• Answer crisis line inquiries and offer support
• Conduct one-on-one and group counselling sessions
• Maintain detailed records and assist in intake processes
• Enforce routine facility security and maintenance
• Direct clients to relevant community resources
Requirements:
• Post-secondary education in the Social Services area
• Familiarity with issues of violence against women
• Proven crisis intervention and counselling capabilities
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Transportation availability and Vulnerable Sector Records Check Use your counselling expertise to make a meaningful impact on families at Family Transition Place. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Key Responsibilities
• Answer crisis line inquiries and offer support
• Conduct one-on-one and group counselling sessions
• Maintain detailed records and assist in intake processes
• Enforce routine facility security and maintenance
• Direct clients to relevant community resources
Requirements:
• Post-secondary education in the Social Services area
• Familiarity with issues of violence against women
• Proven crisis intervention and counselling capabilities
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Transportation availability and Vulnerable Sector Records Check Use your counselling expertise to make a meaningful impact on families at Family Transition Place. #J-18808-Ljbffr