Night Counsellor

Stella's Circle Community Services Inc.; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Stella’s Circle Community Services Inc. is seeking a Night Counselor to provide counselling and support during nights, overnights and weekends for residents in our residential and day treatment centre. You will have substantial autonomy in decision-making regarding residents’ needs.

The role involves crisis management, intake support, and collaboration with social workers, with duties including after-hours and on-call coverage and documentation to ensure safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• University degree in Social Sciences is required.
• ASIST training and First Aid/CPR Certification required.
• Experience with providing support to individuals and groups in mental health, trauma, corrections, addictions and marginalized populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work; strong organizational skills.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required.
• Enhanced Reliability Status Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Social Workers with delivery of counselling services, including crisis and emotion management.
• Co-facilitates counselling groups as required.
• Reviews admissions and records; makes recommendations to Admissions Committee.
• Provides supportive counselling for interpersonal conflicts, suicidal threats, anxiety, or panic.
• Determines need for immediate intervention or referrals to outside sources.
• Provides after-hours support to participants and staff across Stella’s Circle programs.
• Advises on parole conditions when applicable.

Skills

Counseling

Interpersonal skills

ASIST training

First Aid/CPR

Crisis management

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

University degree in Social Sciences or related field

Job description

Award-winning. Inspiring. Values-driven. Entrepreneurial spirit. These are some of the words that describe Stella’s Circle, a leading social justice organization that works with over 1,500 people each year to help transform lives through housing, mental health, and employment.

The Position

The Night Counselor provides counselling and support services during nights, overnights and weekends to the residents within our residential and day treatment centre. You will have considerable responsibility and autonomy for making decisions regarding the residents’ needs.

What You’ll Do

• Assists Social Workers with delivery of counselling services to residents which may involve dealing with substance abuse management, emotions management, crisis management and other essential life skills.
• Co-facilitates counselling groups for the residents as required.
• Reviews admission applications and correctional records and makes recommendations to the Admissions Committee.
• Provides supportive counselling in areas of interpersonal conflicts, suicidal threats, anxiety or panic attacks and other emergency or crisis. This counselling can be in person with participants residing in Emmanuel House or with former residents via phone.
• Determines if there is a need for immediate intervention or referral to outside sources such as emergency shelters.
• Provides after hours support and information to participants and staff of other Stella’s Circle programs.
• Advises Correctional Services of Canada when parole clients violate conditions of release.
• Completes and documents regular room checks and building security checks to ensure safety of residents.
• Completes a log and file review at the beginning of each shift to assess the potential needs of residents.
• Completes a log and file summary at the end of each shift and updates the database.
• Assist with residents accessing prescribed medications and recording same as needed.
• Assists residents with daily living skills, such as meal preparation, room clean-up or laundry.
• Acts as an integral part of the staff team by attending bi-weekly meetings and by participating in any relevant staff development opportunities or Stella’s Circle committees.
• Assists with orientation of new staff through review of policies and procedures during training shifts.

What You’ll Bring

• University degree with major course work in the Social Sciences field such as Social Work, Psychology or Sociology is required.
• Training in ASIST and First Aid/CPR Certification is required.
• Experience with providing support to individuals and groups, especially in the areas of mental health, trauma, corrections, addictions and marginalized populations.
• Strong interpersonal skills while being able to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and to prioritize work.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
• Enhanced Reliability Status Clearance is required.

The Details

This is a relief, on-call position. This position will require evening, overnight and weekend shift work. The hourly rate for this position is $27.00 - $29.22.

Stella’s Circle is a nationally celebrated charitable organization with a mission to help transform lives through Real Homes, Real Help and Real Work. Our wrap-around housing, mental health, and employment programs are rooted in recovery and inclusion. Our vision is A Home. A Job. A Community – for everyone. Learn more at StellasCircle.ca .

Stella’s Circle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals and ensuring full and equal participation for each individual in our community. We treat all people with respect and dignity, and recognize their rights, opinions, experience, knowledge, and competence. Stella’s Circle encourages applications from people of colour, people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous Peoples, those with physical and mental illness and/or challenges, and those who face any systemic barrier.