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The YWCA is seeking applications for a Shelter Counsellor for My Aunts Place, a 22 bed emergency shelter for women and children experiencing homelessness. The Case Counsellor is responsible for providing practical support to all residents and ensuring the smooth operation of the shelter office. A main focus of the counsellor, in cooperation 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. This position will be under the direct supervision of the Manager and under the general supervision of the Director Womens of Housing..
Hours of Work: 35 -36.5 hours/average per week, 7 am to 5 pm (including 2 weekends per month)
Length of Employment: Permanent
Responsibilities:
Client Service
Provide all care, advocacy, counselling, and listening from a trauma-informed care lens;
Build therapeutic relationships with all residents;
Provide practical support for all aspects of resident stays;
Provide information, education, referrals, and support to the residents as needed;
Collaborate with the other Shelter Counsellors to create individualized plans for each resident and family;
Provide referrals and advocacy to ensure that residents have necessary supports to deal with barriers regarding housing;
In collaboration with the team create a collaborative, supportive, and welcoming environment;
Assist with shelter programming;
Assist with the daily operation of the shelter.
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http://www.ywcaregina.com/Utilities/Careers.html