Women's Support Counsellor

3 weeks ago

Amherst, Canada Cumberland County Transition House Association (Autumn House) Full time

Reporting directly to the Executive Director or her designate, Women’s Support Counsellor provides to clients (both in-house* and outreach**) the following;
1. Support Counselling;
2. Distress Counselling;
3. Needs Assessment and Intake;
4. Safety Planning

5. Case Management and Action Planning;
6. Advocacy and Referral;
7. Child Care Intervention;
8. Community Relations and Public Education;
9. House Management and Day to Day Routines;
10. Personal and Professional Development;
11. Administrative Duties

12. Related Duties;The Women’s Support Counsellor must be cognizant of the issues, concerns, ambivalence, and struggles that are faced by abused women and their children. She must clearly understand the cycle of violence, the extent and prevalence of violence against women, and the socioeconomic and political reasons for its existence. The Women’s Support Counsellor must work from a feminist perspective using trauma informed practices.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION**:
All staff is expected to hold in strictest confidence all residents’ and clients’, personal information unless specifically authorized to release such information.

It is essential that staff demonstrate flexibility, time management skills, and has the ability to react confidently as well as competently to any given situation. She must have the ability to work independently, be self-motivated, and be a cooperative team member.

She must have a thorough understanding of the job's scope and philosophy and realize the necessity for self-assessment in terms of personal and professional growth.

WSCs must possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, co-workers, and volunteers.

It is necessary that Women’s Support Counsellor be available to follow a rotational shift schedule as outlined by Autumn House Policy.

**QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED**:
A university degree in Social Work, Community Studies, Psychology, Sociology, Women's Gender Studies, or other related field, and/or equivalent combinations of training and human services experiences

Valid driver’s license

Current 1st Aid and CPR Certificate

Criminal Records Check

Vulnerable Persons Abuse Record check

Previous experience in group facilitation is an asset.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 24 months

**Salary**: $22.79-$26.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Amherst, NS B4H 2S5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-11
Expected start date: 2023-08-28

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