Program Counsellor I – Part-Time/Relief
- Job Type
- Other
- Job Level
- Junior/Entry level
- Location
- Ontario, ON
- Impact Area
- Other
- Impact Category
- Nonprofit
- Company Type
- Other
About this position
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
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Position:
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Program Counsellor I – Part-Time/Relief |
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Program:
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Crossroads Program and/or Donald G. Evans Residences |
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Function:
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The role is to provide day to day counselling support to clients. Manage and maintain office space. |
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Schedule:
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Part-Time & Relief – Hours/Days may vary depending on needs of the program. (for all shifts including WEEKDAYS, WEEKENDS, STAT HOLIDAYS, OVERNIGHTS) |
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Start Date:
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As soon as possible |
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Salary:
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Starting $19.16/hour (JHST Salary Grade 3) |
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Reports to: |
Director of Residential Services (or his/her designate) |
Responsibilities:
- Be familiar with all relevant client information including PBC conditions, offence pattern, risk/needs factors and family concerns.
- Make appropriate decisions based upon the above information, in compliance with society policies and procedures.
- Respond to client needs during his/her shift
- During his / her shift will monitor and maintain all established program procedures and policies.
- Identify deficiencies in the current program practices (agency policy and procedures and contract obligations) and make recommendations or take action to remedy same.
- Respond to all fire safety and security issues during his/her shift.
- Perform program maintenance during his/her shift.
- Document all significant contact with clients, using the client daily logs, the log book or an incident report as the situation dictates.
- Develop interpersonal relationships with the clients in order to assist in the attainment of the clients’ goals.
- Assume the responsibility for a limited case load at the discretion of the Program Director.
- Assist in the auditing of agency/ contractual standards.
- Assist in review and revision of agency policy and procedures, program rules etc.
- Assist in developing a resource library via literature review, newspaper reviews and video reviews.
- Perform administrative tasks (filing, word processing, photocopying etc.) 15. Remain awake, alert and attentive to client needs at all times when on shift.
- Perform other duties or assignment as directed by the Director or his/her designate
Qualifications:
- Community College Diploma or University Degree and/or combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of community resources
- Intermediate-Advanced word processing skills are required.
- Reliability check through Public Works
The John Howard Society is an equal opportunity employer and a United Way member agency. Should any accommodation be required, please let a Director know prior to an interview.
Please submit all cover letters and resumes (combined into one document) in confidence by email to Scott Leone, Director of Residential Services, at crf@jhst.ca by February 21, 2020. Be sure to indicate the position that you are applying for in your cover letter.
*Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you.*