Counsellor

About this position

Job Posting

WSN is the rape crisis/sexual assault centre in York Region. We are dedicated to providing free, confidential services for women who have experienced sexual violence and commercial sexual exploitation for the purpose of human trafficking.

Job Title: Counsellor

Terms: Full time contract ending March 31, 2024

Salary: $58,000.00 annually + benefits

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide counselling and support, case management, systems navigation, safety planning and advocacy to survivors of sexual violence and sex trafficking;
• Develop both informal and formal partnerships with community groups, schools, advocates and agencies to support the warm transfer of survivors with complex needs;
• Work with diverse and marginalized survivors within York Region from WSN’s office in Newmarket and from satellite locations across York Region;
• Participate in supervision, peer debrief, clinical supervision and help for the helper sessions;
• Respond to calls on WSN’s 24-hour crisis line and online chat/text service;
• On a 1-week rotational basis, perform the role of staff back-up for volunteers responding to calls on WSN’s 24-hour crisis line;
• Provide all services from an integrated feminist, anti-colonial, anti-racist and anti-oppression framework;
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A strong understanding of sexual violence, sex trafficking, trauma and recovery from an integrative, feminist, anti-colonial, anti-racist, anti-oppression perspective;
• Minimum of 3 years of experience providing counselling (individual, group, online, and crisis line) to survivors with complex needs who have experienced sexual violence, sex trafficking, childhood sexual abuse and incest;
• Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation (i.e. Child, Youth and Family Services Act) and Regional services for referral purposes;
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse staff, community partners and survivors from marginalized communities;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), organization, time management and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent computer skills, including ability to use MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and proficiency in Google Suite (including Gmail and Google docs);
• Proficiency in working with client management software;
• A second language other than English and French is an asset; Bilingualism is an asset;
• A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license and auto insurance is required;
• Able to work onsite at WSN’s office in Newmarket and at satellite locations across York Region;
• Related post-secondary education or equivalent.

This position will remain open until filled.

Please submit a cover letter and resume to:

Katrina Fiore at kfiore@womenssupportnetwork.ca

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. WSN is committed to a staff team that reflects the diversity within the community. We encourage Indigenous, Black, racialized, immigrant, differently abled, francophone, lesbian, bisexual and trans women to apply.