Brantford Temporary Crisis Counsellor — 24/7 Support (FT)

Soar-Community-Services; Brantford; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $24.74/hr starting

Benefits: health, dental, vision

Job summary

SOAR Community Services in Brantford, Ontario, is hiring a Temporary Full Time Crisis Counsellor to join the Addictions and Mental Health program. You will provide crisis support via phone and walk-in services, assess risks and refer clients to appropriate resources.

This role requires compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for individuals of all ages. The position features a Sunday-Thursday bi-weekly rotation with day and evening shifts, starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• College diploma in the Human/Social Services field; university degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ counselling experience in addictions or mental health, including crisis work.
• Proficient in MS Office; familiar with databases.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage frequent exposure to direct traumatic stress.
• Pol1ice vulnerable sector check required (conditional with strong consideration for offenses).

Responsibilities

• Provide risk assessments and referrals.
• Conduct crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Offer solution-focused counselling.
• Liaise with resources, supports and referral sources.

Skills

Crisis counselling

Trauma exposure management

MS Office

Database familiarity

Education

College diploma in Human/Social Services

University degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

SOAR Community Services in Brantford, Ontario, is hiring a Temporary Full Time Crisis Counsellor to join the Addictions and Mental Health program. You will provide crisis support via phone and walk-in services, assess risks and refer clients to appropriate resources.

This role requires compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for individuals of all ages. The position features a Sunday-Thursday bi-weekly rotation with day and evening shifts, starting as soon as possible.