Shelter Relief Counsellor

About the role

Family Transition Place runs an emergency shelter for women and their children affected by abuse, located in Orangeville, Ontario. It is seeking a Shelter Relief Counsellor to provide crisis support and counselling on an as-needed basis, day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts. The position suits people wanting to build social service experience or stay involved after retirement.

Key responsibilities

• Crisis line response and support
• One-on-one and group counselling
• Referral to legal, medical and housing services and other community resources
• Record keeping, intake procedures and reports
• Routine facility maintenance and security procedures

Required profile

• Post-secondary education in the social services field
• Understanding of violence against women and children issues
• Knowledge of community resources and how to access them
• Basic knowledge of facility management
• Vulnerable sector records check and reliable transportation

Required skills

• Crisis intervention and problem-solving skills
• Strong supportive counselling skills
• Good written and oral communication
• Teamwork and independent work with minimal supervision
• Personal computer word processing

Work is on an as-needed basis within a rotating schedule of day, evening, overnight and weekend shifts; availability for overnight shifts and short notice is required. Pay is $22.00-$24.00 per hour.