The Women’s Support and Recovery Program Counsellor is a member of the Women’s Support and Recovery Program Team; and provides direct services to the participants of the Women’s Support and Recovery Program at North End Women’s Centre.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree or certificate in the social services field (other combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered).
• Experience providing long term, short term, and/or crisis counselling to women who have experienced addiction; trauma; homelessness; and sexual exploitation.
• Experience in the development, organization, and facilitation of groups and programs for women of diverse backgrounds.
• Experience working in a community based setting in the North End of Winnipeg and knowledge of inner city challenges is an asset.
• Experience working with women in a residential setting.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work flexibly in a high stress environment, adapting to the needs of the participants.
• Basic computer skills and administrative skills.
• Knowledge of, and experience working with Indigenous people particularly in terms of the historical context, traditions, teachings as well as the unique barriers Indigenous women face.
• Knowledge of the impacts of poverty, addictions, sexual exploitation, homeless, mental health, and violence on women.
• Knowledge of a variety of different counselling styles and techniques.
• Knowledge of addictions recovery and relapse prevention planning.
• Knowledge of sexual exploitation and sex trafficking recovery.
• Knowledge of the resources available in the community for women experiencing poverty, homelessness, domestic violence, mental illness, addictions and sexual exploitation.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.
• Non-judgemental and accepting attitude.
• Ability to deal with crisis situations in an appropriate manner.
• Understanding of and commitment to a strength based and solution oriented approach.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to apply trauma informed care, cultural proficiency, and harm reduction principles.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Ability to follow direction and make decisions within the parameters of the job.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Class 5 license
• Regular access to a safe and reliable vehicle
• Satisfactory Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Check

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct Service Responsibilities

• To provide counselling and case management to participants in the Women’s Support and Recovery Program (caseload of 12-15 women).
• To create and evaluate workable treatment plans based on assessment of participant need and stage of recovery in consultation with the Women’s Support and Recovery Program Supervisor.
• To plan and facilitate/co-facilitate ongoing Women’s Support and Recovery Program groups.
• To empower women to advocate for themselves and to advocate on their behalf when necessary
• To assist women in accessing and connecting to community resources that will help meet their basic needs.
• To provide information, referral, and support to women as needed
• To act as a role model for women modeling healthy relationships, boundaries, and communication.
• To facilitate community presentations on NEWC programming as needed.
• Administrative and reporting duties.

Job Status: Full time, term (June 2019 – June 2020 with possibility of extension)
Hours: 37.5 hours/week (days and may include evenings/weekends)
Closing Date: May 6, 2019 at 8:30am
Start Date: June 2019
Salary Range: $18-$24 per hour

Resumes and a cover letter may be submitted by email, mail, fax, or dropped off:
Claudia Brugger, Women’s Support and Recovery Program Supervisor
North End Women’s Centre
394 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R2W 2M2
Fax: 204-415-4672 Email: claudia at newcentre.org

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