Counsellor - Violence Against Women Services
1 week ago
YWCA Hamilton is seeking a skilled Counsellor to join our team in providing support services to women and gender diverse individuals who have experienced violence. As a Counsellor, you will work collaboratively with clients to develop and implement effective support strategies, provide crisis intervention and response, and facilitate group workshops on topics such as safety planning, healthy relationships, and the impact of trauma on children.
Key Responsibilities- Work collaboratively with clients to identify needs and establish service goals, providing access to trauma-informed and harm reduction-based interventions.
- Conduct intake meetings and assessments to identify client needs and develop service plans.
- Provide crisis intervention and response, as well as supportive counselling and advocacy.
- Facilitate group workshops on topics such as safety planning, healthy relationships, and the impact of trauma on children.
- Communicate and collaborate with community agencies, such as courts, legal services, and housing, to provide resources and services to clients.
- Maintain accurate records and statistics related to client interactions and program activities.
- Completion of 2 years' college in social work or human services, or equivalent.
- 3 years' experience working in violence against women services and supportive counselling.
- Strong knowledge and experience in group or workshop facilitation.
- Sound knowledge of the Canadian criminal justice system, court processes, and legal resources.
- Ability to navigate legal resources, Probation and Parole, and familiarity with various justice services partners.
- A solid understanding of factors that contribute to individuals' involvement in the criminal justice system and the systemic causes of the overrepresentation of women and gender-diverse people with mental health and addictions issues in the criminal justice system.
- Knowledge of the Child and Family Services Act and Immigration and Family Law is an asset.
- Experience in trauma-based counselling and education.
- Ability to work from a feminist, anti-racist/anti-oppressive perspective.
- Ability to work a schedule that includes days, afternoons, weekday and/or occasional weekends.
- Must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Police check or willingness to obtain at own cost.
- Must have current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost.
- Knowledge of community resources in the violence against women sector.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and also work effectively in a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Bilingual English/French or other languages is an asset.
YWCA Hamilton is a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive organization that works to strengthen women's and girls' voices, broaden their choices, build dynamic leadership, and provide essential services that promote safe, inclusive, and equitable communities.
We are committed to creating a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being, and we invest in our employees to bring our values into the communities we serve.
We offer a competitive total rewards package, on-the-job training and professional development opportunities, childcare discounts, and opportunities to get involved in our community.
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