Crisis Shelter Counselor — Safety & Overnight Shifts

Reach Hire; Calgary; Vor Ort; CAD 30.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

FearIsNotLove, the operator of Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, seeks a Shelter Counsellor for a union relief role covering day, evening, and overnight shifts. Availability for at least 3 overnight shifts per year is required. You will support clients in crisis, provide safety planning, and help navigate housing and services.

This position emphasizes compassionate advocacy, documentation, and collaboration with community partners to empower clients to live violence-free lives.

Qualifikationen

• Diploma in Human Services or related field required.
• Degree in Human Services or related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience required.
• 2+ years experience directly supporting people in crisis from domestic violence and abuse preferred.
• First Aid, ASIST and other certifications and ongoing training required.
• Second language would be an asset.
• If eligible for registration with a professional body, registration must be current.

Aufgaben

• Establish and maintain a client caseload with focus on relationship and support.
• Provide practical and emotional supports, crisis intervention and problem solving.
• Assist clients in identifying options and planning for safety and future.
• Support safety planning, housing, and case planning based on strengths.
• Ensure case notes and documentation are complete and up-to-date after each shift.
• Provide telephone support through the crisis line and connect clients to resources.
• Attend required meetings and coordinate with external professionals as needed.

Kenntnisse

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Advocacy

Safety planning

Crisis line support

Ausbildung

Diploma in Human Services

Degree in Human Services

Jobbeschreibung

FearIsNotLove, the operator of Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter, seeks a Shelter Counsellor for a union relief role covering day, evening, and overnight shifts. Availability for at least 3 overnight shifts per year is required. You will support clients in crisis, provide safety planning, and help navigate housing and services.

This position emphasizes compassionate advocacy, documentation, and collaboration with community partners to empower clients to live violence-free lives.