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crisis counsellor
Posted on October 03, 2024 by Employer details Muskoka Women's Advocacy Group
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Muskoka Women?s Advocacy Group provides emergency shelter, along with other programs and services, for women and children affected by intimate partner violence in the District of Muskoka. We are currently seeking applications for the position of full-time Crisis Counsellor at Muskoka Interval House in Bracebridge. This position averages 36 hours per week over a 10-week schedule and includes days, afternoons, nights, and weekend shifts. As with all our positions, duties may arise at MWAG?s other shelter in Huntsville. The successful applicant will start in October on a mutually agreed upon date. *Major Duties/ Responsibilities:* · Provide immediate and responsive crisis support services by telephone and in person to women who are survivors of violence and abuse of all types. · Offer service users information, clarification, emotional support, practical referrals/access to community services and advocacy, as needed, for women who are survivors of abuse of any type, as well as offering support and information regarding their children. · Provide personal accompaniment and transportation as necessary and when possible. · Adhere to safety, security and emergency measures at all times · Maintain and complete in a timely manner all administration requirements, including tracking, logging information, documentation, recording and reporting data. · Provide interpersonal conflict resolution when required. · Work independently and as a team member to ensure effective case management and service provision. · Liaise with other relevant resources/organizations within the community. · Participate in program planning and evaluation. · Provide regular and periodic statistical information as required. · Conduct intake and discharge process (including room inventory) for Muskoka Interval House and Chrysalis residents. · Participate in and promote co-operative living (includes food preparation and house maintenance). · Attend relevant meetings/events as required. · Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. *Requisite Skills and Qualifications:* · Post-secondary education in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience, preferably as a counsellor in a similar setting. · Knowledge of the issues and complexities contained within the violence against women framework · Experience working with women of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, socio-economic and linguistic skills. · Experience in telephone and in-person counselling. · Demonstrated tact, sound judgment and multi-tasking ability. · Demonstrated personal, organizational, and time-management skills. · Demonstrated ability to work independently and as an effective team member. · The ability to work a variety of shifts including days, afternoons, nights and weekends is a core and essential element of this position. - Valid First Aid/CPR. - Successful applicants must provide an up-to-date Vulnerable Sector Check. · Valid driver?s license, valid insurance, and reliable transportation. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $24.56 per hour Expected hours: 36 per week Benefits: * Dental care * Employee assistance program * Extended health care * Paid time off * RRSP match * Vision care Schedule: * 12 hour shift * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Evening shift * Holidays * Monday to Friday * Night shift * Weekends as needed Ability to commute/relocate: * Bracebridge, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-10-20- LocationBracebridge, ON
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- Salary$24.56HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9472894611
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