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Weekends Saturdays and Sundays 7am-3:30pm 3pm-11:30pm
The Emergency Shelter Counsellor is responsible for providing practical support to all residents and
ensuring the smooth operation of the shelter. A main focus of the Shelter Counsellor, in collaboration with the rest of the team, is to create and monitor strength based individualized plans with each woman staying in the shelter to help facilitate meeting her needs/goals, as well as to provide harm reduction and trauma informed care to High Acuity individual.
Qualifications:
Experience working with Indigenous peoples and cultures and an understanding of the ongoing impacts of colonialism on Indigenous peoples;
Bachelors degree in Social Work, Justice Studies, or other human service field OR an equivalent combination of education and experience;
Demonstrated experience working with the complex needs of people experiencing homelessness;
Knowledge of the child welfare system, income assistance programs, criminal justice system, trauma informed care, and family violence is essential;
Ability to work independently and with a team;
Accurate record-keeping ability and basic computer skills (knowledge of HIFIS would be an
asset);
Good communication and organizational abilities;
Proven crisis intervention skills;
Cultural awareness, and respect for women and children of various backgrounds;
Class 5 drivers license; and
Valid First Aid/CPR certification.
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