Halton Women's Place

Current Available Positions:

  JOB TITLE:       Relief Crisis Intervention Counsellors

 Location:             Halton: Milton and Burlington

Wage Rate:          As per current CBA

Hours of Work:   7.5 and 12 hour shifts, includes weekends,   AWAKE overnights

 Qualifications/Skills:      

• Social Service Worker Diploma is minimum, Bachelor of Social Work is preferred
• Previous experience working with and understanding of violence against women
• Experience in crisis intervention, problem-solving and conflict resolution
• Ability to work in crisis situations with multiple demands
• Demonstrated ability to provide non-judgmental and culturally sensitive support to women and children
• Willingness to develop knowledge and skills about violence against women and its impact upon children, women and the community
• Sound knowledge of community agencies and resources
• Capacity to work in a computerized environment and ability to track stats as needed
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to conduct safety planning and resident care plans with women
• Ability to facilitate women’s groups both educational/support and house meetings
• Assist with on the job training of new staff, students  and volunteers
• Current CPR and First Aid is required
• Current Police Clearance Check required
• Current TB test required
• Knowledge of additional languages will be considered an asset
• Must be available to work all scheduled shifts as assigned
• Reliable Transportation Required

 This is an SEIU Local 1.on unionized workplace

Please direct letters of application to:

                                    Human Resources

                                    Halton Women’s Place

By Fax:                        905-332-1155

By E-mail:                    info@haltonwomensplace.com