Support Counsellor, Peter Willis Residence

1 week ago

Brantford, Ontario, Canada Soar Community Services Full time $21,300 - $43,200 per year

Join Our Team as a Support Counsellor at Peter Willis Residence

Make a difference. Work with purpose. Achieve new heights.

About SOAR Community Services

At SOAR, we're more than just a health and social service provider-we're a passionate team dedicated to empowering lives across Brantford, Brant County, and Haldimand County. From mental health and addictions to housing, justice, and employment, we offer a full spectrum of accredited services that make a real difference.

About the Role

Join our dynamic team at the Peter Willis Residence, where we support federally sentenced men in their journey back into the community. Through counselling, group programs, and employment services, we help clients build the skills and confidence they need to thrive.

As a Support Counsellor, you'll be a key part of that transformation. Your impact will include:

  • Supporting clients with personalized plans to boost social functioning
  • Facilitating engaging groups
  • Monitoring and documenting medication distribution
  • Mediating disputes and promoting peaceful resolution
  • Assisting with urinalysis and breathalyzer testing

Position Details

  • Sat/Sun/Mon 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Some 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. -all 12 hour shifts
  • Training: Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: Starting $21.30 per hour plus shift premiums
  • Employee Assistance Plan for wellness
  • 3 weeks' vacation, 60 hours personal leave time and 15 hours of wellness (pro-rated 1st year)
  • Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with Agency pension match
  • Wellness activities to support your mental and physical health
  • A workplace that prioritizes your safety and well-being
  • Group health, vision, dental and travel insurance plans where premiums are 100% paid by the Agency for Full Time staff

Requirements and Qualifications

  • College diploma in related Social/Human Sciences
  • Minimum 1 year experience (placement or paid) in therapeutic or correctional settings
  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with databases
  • Accessibility to reliable transportation
  • Must be granted Reliability Status before employment can start
  • Ability to manage occasional exposure to vicarious traumatic stress

Start date: as soon as possible

or

Apply by: October 24, 2025

Reference: FT PWR Support Counsellor

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time

Pay: From $21.30 per hour

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Employee assistance program
  • On-site parking
  • Paid time off

Education:

  • DCS / DEC (required)

Experience:

  • combined student placement and/or paid work: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

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