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This Casual position works a variety of shifts, 12:00pm-9:00 pm and 9:00pm-7:00am and 7:00am to 12:00 pm. Shifts may include weekdays and weekends. Needing availability seven days per week. The position is responsible for:
- providing support counselling, advocacy, information, and referrals as necessary;
- implementing services and programs provided by Southwest Crisis Services;
- general maintenance of the Safe Shelter;
- administrative functions;and
- on-call shift fill in
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12 or GED equivalent is required.
- One year post-secondary education or significant experience in social services or human services field is preferred.
- An understanding of and sensitivity to issues relevant to family violence, particularly violence against women.
- Ability and desire to work well with others.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Valid driver's license.
Salary: $14.00/hr plus a $1.00/hr shift differential for the 9:00pm-7:15am shift.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Specific Skills
- Teach life skills
Work Setting
- Community service organization
Client Population
- Children
- Females
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Crisis intervention