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Residential Counsellor

2 months ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador Full time
Job Title: Residential Counsellor

The AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Residential Counsellor in the Tommy Sexton Centre Short-Term Emergency Shelter.

Accountabilities/Duties:
  • Provide individualized assistance to residents seeking and securing safe, affordable, and appropriate housing options.
  • Offer supportive counselling and crisis counselling, as well as assistance with life skills development, resource linkage, and system navigation to residents from a Harm Reduction perspective.
  • Advocate to government and community agencies on behalf of residents.
  • Complete and maintain logs and records as required, ensuring confidentiality.
  • Provide a supportive, person-centred, trauma-informed environment that enables a successful transition towards independent housing.
  • Assist with daily activities within the shelter, such as meal preparation, cleaning, room preparation, and general maintenance and upkeep.
Qualifications:
  • Relevant university degree or college diploma in social sciences, social work, or CYC; relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree or diploma.
  • Demonstrated understanding of/experience with issues related to work with adults (16+) regarding housing and homelessness, Harm Reduction services, mental health and addictions, corrections, and HIV/Hepatitis C.
  • Experience working with diverse populations in a residential setting is an asset.
  • Strong interpersonal, written and oral communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work well independently in a single-staff environment and as a team member.
  • Knowledge of relevant community and government agencies and resources.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of gender and sexuality diversity.
  • Standard First Aid.
  • ASIST Certification.
  • Trauma-Informed Practice training is considered an asset.
  • RNC Certificate of Conduct.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention/Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.

Benefits:

  • Flexible working hours.

Job Type: Casual

Salary: $21.00 per hour

COVID-19 considerations:
Masks in shared spaces; increased sanitizing procedures; limited number of staff onsite at any given time.

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress.
  • Flexible schedule.

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift.

Experience:

  • Supportive care: 1 year (preferred).

Work Location: In person