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Shelter Counsellor – Full Time

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Oshawa ON LH X, Canada YWCA Durham Full time $48,000 - $52,500 per year

Position: Shelter Counsellor – Full Time

Accountability: Shelter Manager/Executive Director

Hours of Work: 40 hrs per week – rotational shifts (7am-5pm, 2pm-12am, 9:30pm-7:30am)

Rate of Pay: $ $25.12

Location: Y's WISH Shelter – Oshawa(undisclosed)

Start Date: Immediately

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The incumbent develops, coordinates and facilitates professional casework, advocacy and referral services for abused women and children in a confidential, safe and supportive manner.

  1. Provide counselling, referral, advocacy and support to abused women and their children.

  2. Conduct assessments and provide crisis intervention as required.

  3. Maintain appropriate and accurate file documentation and statistical data with respect for confidentiality of client files, subject to legal and policy parameters.

  4. Facilitate house meetings and support/education groups for clients.

  5. Promote public awareness and foster an understanding of the organization and its purpose and philosophy, as well as issues surrounding abused women and their children.

  6. Assist/support co-workers within the Shelter staff team.

  7. Assist with on-the-job training of new staff, placement students and volunteers.

  8. Attend all staff meetings and training sessions as assigned and participate in Shelter committees as appropriate/requested. Perform any other duties that may be assigned for the efficient and effective operation of the Shelter.

  9. Perform all duties in keeping with the philosophical framework set out in the Mission Statement, values and objectives of the YWCA Durham.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Possess a Diploma or Degree in social services, counselling, health services or a related field.

  2. 5 years direct experience counselling abused and/or at risk women and children in an abused woman's shelter setting.

  3. Previous experience in domestic violence intervention techniques.

  4. Sound knowledge of casework, counselling and advocacy principles and application.

  5. Knowledge of a range of women's issues and sensitivity to the diverse needs of women and children exhibited in a supportive and non-judgmental manner.

  6. Sound knowledge of community agencies and resources.

  7. Ability to write clear and concise reports.

  8. Ability to work independently and as part of the Shelter staff team.

  9. Understand and respect the confidentiality of the YWCA, partner agencies, and program participants.

  10. Excellent organizational, time management, problem-solving and decision-making skills are essential.

  11. Demonstrated assertiveness, poise, tact and patience to deal productively with complex and sensitive issues.

  12. Current C.P.R. and First Aid training is a requirement.

  13. Second language is an asset

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.36-$25.12 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person