Francophone Crisis Counsellor

Huronia Transition Homes; Midland; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Huronia Transition Homes in Midland, Ontario, seeks a Francophone Crisis Counsellor to provide immediate crisis support to women and children in shelter and to women in the community by telephone. The role features 12.5‑hour rotating day and night shifts and requires bilingual service delivery in English and French.

The ideal candidate will have advanced French, a post-secondary degree, and a passion to end all violence against all women; Indigenous and diverse communities are encouraged to

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Advanced French language capacity.
• Passion to end all violence against all women.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate crisis counselling in person and by telephone to women experiencing abuse.
• Offer information, support, practical assistance, safety planning, resources, referrals, and advocacy.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Work independently and as a team member.
• Understand the barriers Francophone women face.

Skills

French fluency

Crisis counselling

Interpersonal skills

Safety planning

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma

Job description

Huronia Transition Homes

Francophone Support Person

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Huronia Transition Homes is a multi-site, multi-program organization operating throughout Simcoe County, providing shelter, support, education and advocacy to women and their children who have experienced abuse. We work to end all violence against all women. We are committed to providing equitable services based in intersectional feminism and harm reduction philosophies.

We are currently seeking a bilingual dynamic and energetic individual passionate about anti-violence to join our team as a Francophone Crisis Counsellor. The position is based out of our La Maison Rosewood Shelter location in Midland. The Francophone Crisis Counsellor will provide immediate and responsive support to women and children in the shelter and will provide telephone support to women in the community who have experienced violence. The Francophone Crisis Counsellor works rotating shifts of 12.5 hours, with both day and night shifts required.

What does success in this role look like?

• Knowledge of intersectional feminism, anti-racism, anti-oppression, violence against women, and harm reduction
• Knowledge of issues related to violence against women
• Experience working with women of diverse backgrounds, perspectives, socio- economic and linguistic needs
• Ability to provide immediate and responsive crisis counselling in person and by telephone to women experiencing abuse
• Ability to provide information, support, practical assistance, safety planning, resources, referrals, and advocacy for women as needed
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and participate as a team member
• Understanding of the unique barriers that francophone women face
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma (in a relevant discipline)
• Advanced French language capacity
• Passion to end all violence against all women.

In keeping with our commitment to represent all our communities, Indigenous women, Francophone women, queer-identified, women living with disability, and racialized women are especially encouraged to apply.