Relief Shelter Counsellor

7 hours ago

Windsor ON NA W, Canada Hiatus House Full time

Hiatus House is looking for a Relief Shelter Counsellor to join our growing team.

Who are we?

Hiatus House is a long-standing organization in Windsor Ontario, empowering women and children experiencing intimate partner violence, family violence, and human trafficking to find a new way of living. We offer many services and programs; 24-hour crisis line, emergency shelter, transitional and housing support, and many more.

Why work with Us?

· Gain specialized knowledge working with populations experiencing intimate partner violence, family violence and human trafficking.

· Join a fabulous team of passionate individuals.

· Flexibility and variety of shifts available.

· Salary range is $26.01-$30.60 per hour

The Role

The Relief Shelter Counsellor works within the shelter program, providing counselling, crisis intervention, referrals, and support services to clients accessing the crisis line and shelter programs.

Responsibilities:

· Crisis Interventions

· Intake and discharge assessments

· Facilitation of psycho-educational groups

· Counselling and support

· Providing information and referrals

· Supporting clients via phone and in-person

Minimum Requirements:

· B.S.W. or equivalent experience required (will consider social work students)

· Crisis intervention experience

· Availability to work day, evening, weekend, and midnight shifts on a casual and call-in basis

Additional Skills:

· Knowledge and experience in the areas of intimate partner violence, family violence and human trafficking

· Demonstrated social work clinical assessment and intervention skills

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

-Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Ability to prioritize workload

· Communicate professionally in written and oral French preferred

· Proficiency in other languages is preferred

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of the required credentials through Indeed.

We thank all candidates for your interest in Hiatus House; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hiatus House values the unique skills and experiences each individual has to offer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know when we contact you.

Hiatus House is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized persons, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, and other members of marginalized communities to consider working with and for Hiatus House. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications. We encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

Job Type: Casual

Pay: $26.01-$30.60 per hour

Benefits:

  • Flexible schedule

Education:

  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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