Supportive Counsellor - Montréal, Canada - National Zakat Foundation

National Zakat Foundation

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Montréal, Canada

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_Profiency in Arabic, Urdu, or Somali is an asset_

At Nisa Homes we create the opportunity of "home" for domestic violence survivors across Canada. We envision a flourishing Muslim community in which help is available, shelter is attainable, and healing is possible._

Job title
Supportive Counsellor

Reports to
Mental Health Lead

Location
Montreal

Job Status
Part time hours/week)

Under the supervision of the House Manager, the Supportive Counsellor is responsible for providing mentorship, emotional support, problem-solving, goal setting, crisis risk assessment, and referrals to other community support.

Supportive Counsellors promote empowerment and self-determination through non-judgmental listening and client-centred goal setting.

The Supportive Counsellor will use the peer counselling model to assist residents in identifying and achieving life goals as part of their experience at Nisa Homes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

CLIENT SUPPORT AND DEVELOPMENT

Conduct one on one peer to peer supportive counselling sessions with residents on a weekly basis to set and achieve goals, address challenges, and refer where necessary to external resources
Develop and implement a regular mental health and wellness support group for the women and children, separately
Create a safe connection for the client to using high levels of trust and rapport building, sincerity, and unconditional positive regard

TRAINING

Deliver life skills workshops on topics such as selfesteem building, empowerment, selfcare strategies, addressing depression, anxiety, and stress
Provide training to staff and volunteers on traumainformed practices, mental health resources and other training where needed
Responsible for assigning and overseeing counselling volunteers to residents.

CASE MANAGEMENT

Participate in intake assessments to assess eligibility, flag for signs of addictions, mental illnesses, and suicide.
Coordinate with caseworkers to ensure the best service and case management available to clients

REPORTING

Summarize/organize information for shura in event that a unique case has arisen for current residents for decision making
Provide weekly updates to House Manager for client progress
Maintain counselling notes, incident records and other documentation

OUTREACH

Liaise with other services, agencies, and professionals
Maintain current knowledge of issues and resources related to abuse and violence to provide presentations and public awareness activities about services and issues of abuse
Facilitate community networking, attend meetings and workshops as needed

COMPETENCIES

Communication Skills & Active Listening
Positive Attitude
Building Trust
Emotional Intelligence
Conflict Management Skills
Crisis Intervention Skills
Counselling Skills
Assessment Skills

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES

Must speak and write English and French proficiently.
Relevant degree such as Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field especially with regard to homelessness and vulnerable women and will have a minimum of 23 years experience. Other combinations of education, experience and training may be considered.
Able to adhere to highest standards of ethical care and confidentiality policies.
Demonstrates a commitment to Professional Practice, adheres to professional code of ethics
Demonstrate Wellness Practices: Can identify personal stressors and knows when to ask for help. Can identify and manage signs of burnout.
Criminal record check and Vulnerable sector check prior to employment.
Strong understanding of the needs and issues of different social groups, including women experiencing or at risk of homelessness, women fleeing abuse, and newcomers.