Part Time Crisis Counsellor

3 weeks ago


Brantford, Canada St. Leonard's Community Services Inc Full time

**ABOUT US**

St. Leonard’s Community Services Brantford has been an established part of the community for more than 50 years, and is accredited for our excellence in serving children, youth, adults, and families.

**Our Values**

These aren’t just “lip-service” to us - we work and live by them. If you do, too, we want to talk to you
- Inclusive - we value everyone and their unique perspectives and journeys
- Compassionate - we care about our clients, our staff, partners, and the communities we serve
- Collaborative - we work together to support our clients and community
- Integrity - we hold ourselves accountable and are fair, trustworthy, and dedicated to our mission to empower people to achieve their vision of independence, health, and wellbeing
- Innovative - we are open to change and continuous improvement
- Genuine - we are honest, respectful, and authentic with our clients, each other, and our partners
- Optimistic - we believe that everyone can accomplish their goals

**JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

The Crisis Phone and Walk-in Services provide immediate support and/or counseling for individuals experiencing mental health, addictions, or situational crisis for all ages. The Crisis Counsellor will assess each situation to determine the best way to help.

As a Crisis Counsellor for our phone and walk-in services, you will respond to client needs by:

- Providing risk assessments and referrals
- Conducting crisis intervention and stabilization
- Offering solution-focused counselling
- Liaising with resources, supports and referral sources

We are also a partner agency with 9-8-8, Canada’s official three-digit national helpline for suicide prevention and emotional distress. This new service is available 24/7/365 and accessible to everyone from coast to coast to coast. The Crisis Counsellor will provide immediate assessment and support to individuals who call the 9-8-8 call line.

Training: Initial comprehensive training reHours of work: varied shifts, scheduled and call-in. Program operates 8 am-12 am, 7 days a week so weekend and weekday availability arlated to all aspects of the role, as well as access to ongoing professional development

**COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS**

Hourly wage: starting at $24.74 plus shift premiums

**The Perks**
- A Fitness Benefit for gym memberships, exercise equipment and lessons for various physical activities for all staff and their families
- An Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families
- 24 hours of Personal Leave Time per year for pat time staff (pro-rated the first year)
- Fun events for all staff
- Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff
- Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff
- An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount

**REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS**
- College diploma in the Human/Social Services field, with a University Degree in a related Social Sciences preferred
- Minimum of 2 years’ counselling experience in an Addictions and/or Mental Health setting, with specific experience working with individuals in crisis situations
- Proficiency in MS Office and familiar with databases
- Access to reliable transportation
- Able to manage frequent exposure to direct traumatic stress

Start date: as soon as possible

Reference: PT Crisis Counsellor

St. Leonard’s Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.

Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $24.74 per hour

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

**Experience**:

- addiction or mental health counselling: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-29



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