Residential Counsellor

_**JOB SUMMARY**:_

The Part-Time Residential Counsellor is a cooperative member of the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre Inc. which includes continuous improvement while providing support to women and children in Chatham-Kent.

The Part-Time Residential Counsellor supports the delivery of services from a feminist perspective to support and advocate on behalf of the women and children.**QUALIFICATIONS**:_
- **Post-secondary education in Social Services or related field of study;**
- Two years working experience in a Social Service agency;
- Bilingualism in both official languages is an asset;
- Must be community minded with excellent public relations skills;
- Strong working knowledge of MS Office Products;
- Must produce an approved Police-Vulnerable Sector check;
- Current CPR and First Aid certification an required.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- **Duties & Responsibilities**:_
- Respond to crisis and support calls;
- Provide daily individual counselling and support to residential clients;
- Complete risk assessments with residential, non-residential and potential clients;
- Complete intake with women seeking admission to the Chatham Kent Women’s Centre;
- Complete intake, exit strategy plans and discharge forms and procedures;
- Develop and provide safety planning with clients and/or potential clients;
- Provide appropriate community resource information for non-residential and residential clients;
- Provide advocacy, support and referrals to clients;
- Assist with general residential operating tasks as required.

**This is a permanent part time weekend position afternoons and midnights only.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16 per week

**Salary**: $19.00-$23.69 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Night shift

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (preferred)

Work Location: In person