Counsellor Drop-In

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health organization is seeking a compassionate and skilled counsellor to provide drop-in counselling services. This role emphasizes empowerment and trauma-informed care, addressing the diverse needs of the community. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social sciences and counselling, with a commitment to fostering a supportive environment for clients. Join a team dedicated to promoting health and well-being for all individuals, and contribute to meaningful change in the lives of those seeking assistance. If you are passionate about making a difference and possess the necessary qualifications, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of supervised in-person counselling experience required.
• Understanding of trauma-informed principles and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct drop-in counselling sessions for individuals and families.
• Liaise with community resources to support clients.
• Participate in program planning and quality monitoring.

Skills

Counselling Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Crisis Intervention

Trauma-Informed Care

Team Collaboration

Self-Reflection

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences

Graduate degree in counselling

Job description

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Term Ending: September 1, 2026 (subject to 2 weeks' notice)

FTE: 0.4

Daily Hours Worked: 4 and 8 hours

Annual Base Hours: 2080

Klinic Community Health is a pro-choice community health centre that provides primary care, education and counselling services to our local community and throughout Manitoba. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity and socio-economic circumstances. Rooted in social justice values, we believe that everyone deserves quality care, support and respect.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides drop-in counselling sessions and supports access to services across the organization. Care is delivered through an empowerment based, trauma-informed lens, and within the broader context of the social determinants of health.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Undergraduate degree in a relevant social science field; graduate degree in counselling preferred
2. Minimum two years (full time) supervised in-person counselling experience
3. Experience providing dyad and family counselling is an asset
4. Understanding of empowerment based, trauma-informed principles
5. Thorough knowledge and clinical experience related to risk assessment, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, trauma, domestic abuse, suicide loss, mental health and substance use/addiction
6. Ability to provide counselling within a one time and/or short-term framework
7. Understanding of the role of professional self-reflection in the counselling process
8. Ability to contribute to a positive team culture
9. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
10. Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of diversity

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Conduct one time drop-in sessions with individuals, dyads and families
2. Liaise with community resources and service organizations
3. Support counselling services (intake) when needed
4. Work as part of a team and promote team functioning
5. Attend staff meetings as required
6. Assist in the development of resource material
7. Adhere to all agency policies, protocols and promote best practices
8. Seek appropriate supervision/consultation of own actions
9. Participate in training offered elsewhere and by Klinic in order to maintain and improve quality of service
10. Assist in program planning, evaluation and quality monitoring including completion of statistical data
11. Participate in formal self-evaluations
12. Perform other duties and functions related to job descriptions not exceeding above stated capacities

REQUIREMENTS

Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry checks

SALARY RANGE

$35.881 per hour - $46.826 per hour

Klinic is committed to working towards having a more equitable and diverse work force at all levels of our organization. We welcome and encourage persons who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve to apply, including those who identify as Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, 2SLGBTQQIA+, and/or those living with disabilities. Applicants are invited to self-declare in their cover letter.

Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.