Frontline Counsellor

Are you committed to ending the cycle of abuse and violence by raising awareness through prevention, education and advocacy? Are you looking for the opportunity to support women alone or with children to live free of abuse by providing shelter and confidential, non-judgmental services? If this sounds like you then please consider joining the team at Optimism Place

Optimism Place Women’s Shelter and Support Services is an organization that provides emergency shelter, counselling, advocacy and support for women and their children fleeing domestic violence in Perth County.

The Opportunity**:Frontline Counsellor**

Information:
Part-time position with shifts on a 2-week rotation of days, afternoons, and nights, every other weekend

Hourly range $21.63 to $26.44

Requirements to:

- Able and willing to work day, afternoon and midnight shifts, any day of the week
- Potentially work alone in a safe environment with the possibility of encountering high-risk situations
- Complete CPR/First Aid training upon hire
- Provide a valid and recent vulnerable sector check

Reports to the Residential Manager
Have a positive impact on the lives of women and their children
Work with like-minded individuals in an anti-oppressive, feminist framework

Application Information:
**The Opportunity Details**:
The Frontline Counsellor is responsible for the delivery of 24/7 confidential, non-judgmental immediate, and initial responses to women in crisis, including answering the crisis line, responding to walk-in clients, and engaging with women and children residing in the secure shelter. Individuals connecting with counsellors could include victims of woman abuse, sexual assault, workplace harassment, homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Acts as an ambassador and role model for the agency at all times.

**_In order to be considered for this opportunity you will bring the following: _**

A College diploma from a registered institution in a Social Service Worker or comparable program. A Bachelor of Social Work of Bachelor of Arts in Social Work would be an asset. A minimum of six (6) months of related experience in the field of violence against women services, sexual assault services, or residential services. Volunteer or placement student experience is welcomed. Operates from a trauma-informed perspective.

Demonstrated knowledge or skills in the following areas:

- De-escalation and crisis response
- Individualized engagement and assessment of clients
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Goal setting and case management
- Individual and group counseling
- Problem-solving
- Mediation
- Advocacy
- Recovery orientation
- Non-judgmental and active listening skills

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

**Salary**: $21.63 per hour

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $21.63 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus pay