Crisis Counsellor - Kincardine, Canada - Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey

Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey

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Kincardine, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Interested in a fulfilling career where you can make a difference?

Benefits of working at Women's House Serving Bruce & Grey_
Interesting and challenging work where one can be part of the process of empowering women
Opportunities for growth and mobility within the organization
Options for professional development in an environment where there is always something to learn and grow from, and where one is appreciated
Ability to have impact that contributes to "changing the world" for our daughters and granddaughters, and which can create real change at a community level
Doing work you can feel passionate about and that constitutes a way of life where one can live their values
Gain satisfaction from creating impact through programs that use a harm reduction approach
Opportunity to offer education on women's issues in a rural community
Ability to bear witness to women's healing journeys from beginning to end

_This position will work limited night shifts
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OUR MISSION
Women's House provides a safe haven for victims/survivors, knowing that ending violence is a community responsibility. We will work towards ending violence through knowledge, which is power, in order to create change.

OUR VISION
We envision a world where women are empowered, and women and children are safe, secure, and free from violence.

Summary

The Counsellor on Duty is responsible for providing service to women in crisis, who access Women's House through the domestic violence, sexual assault, and crisis support telephone lines, emergency non-residential counselling, or the Shelter program.

The Counsellor on Duty works full-time, part-time, or relief as part of the Shelter Team within the Shelter in Kincardine, in a unionized position, covering shifts Sunday through Saturday, including days and overnights.

Qualifications

Degree or diploma in social sciences, with an emphasis on social work, and three years working experience with group and individual counselling or crisis support work in a related field.

Required Competencies

Accountability/Reliability
Adaptability
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
Attendance and Punctuality
Communication
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Initiative
Networking and Relationship Building
Personal Development
Planning and Organizing
Risk Management
Self-Care
Teamwork/Cooperation

Job Specific Criteria

Administration:
maintains and ensures appropriate record keeping of women and children served and statistical data; submits accurate monthly statistical reports to Manager on time; contributes to, and maintains, pertinent resource materials, and researches credible resources; maintains records for household needs; answers three crisis lines, in addition to business telephone lines

Attitude:
displays a positive and cooperative attitude about work and Women's House; builds and maintains working relationships within Women's House; is open-minded and accepting of constructive feedback by peers; demonstrates ability to maintain an impartial and non-judgmental attitude; models to women/children served and other staff, and abides by, the working etiquette for Women's House

Case Management:
develops case plans with women/children served and other Women's House staff as required; assists women and children in prioritizing options and developing action plans, and provides appropriate support and assistance in following through on their chosen options; develops and maintains partnerships with other relevant service providers, ensuring case coordination of activities

Community Development:
works, on behalf of Women's House, as an advocate for women/children served; interprets the Mission Statement, Statement of Principles, and Strategic Plan of Women's House for the community, and provides information when requested; maintains relations with local community groups/services and community partners; fosters and advocates for social and political change on behalf of sexually assaulted and abused women; ensures the positive promotion of Women's House, its' programs, and the image of people who are victims of violence; communicates the role of programs to others in the community; ensures internal and external relationships contribute to the successful attainment of the goals of Women's House; functions as a resource for community in the area of woman assault and family violence

Confidentiality:
respects the confidentiality of all Women's House information, including information pertaining to women/children served, staff, volunteers, and organizational operations

Conflict Resolution:
demonstrates effective conflict resolution skills

Counselling:
provides case management, direct support, and advocacy; performs feminist model individual and group counselling for women who are survivors of violence; provides a safe environment in which women are encouraged to learn about, identify, and express their feelings; works w