Employer: Cornerstoen Family Violence Prevention Centre
Location: Coburg
Salary/Wage: $48,703.20 - $50,941.80/Annually
Job Type: Permanent (Full Time)
Closes: August 4, 2026
Community Services Counsellor
Full Time Permanent
About Us Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre is an accredited violence against women agency working to end gender-based violence by providing accessible, compassionate, and best-practice- modeled programs and services inclusive of shelter, counselling, housing support, and prevention through a support system that inspires hope, creates safety, and fosters resilience. Our services provide a range of options and entry points, helping women gain the right kind of support at the right time in their journey. All services are free, confidential, woman-centered, inclusive, and accepting. All woman-identified individuals are welcome in all our spaces, including cis and transwomen.
The Role We have an exciting opportunity within our Community Services team for a full-time (35 hours) Community Services Counsellor . The Community Services Counsellor is responsible for providing professional individual and group counselling, advocacy and referral services to women who have experienced gender-based violence. The Community Services Counsellor will demonstrate a commitment to the provision of excellent client services through following established best practices and embracing the mission, vision and values of the agency.
Key Responsibilities Collaborating with clients, conduct preliminary assessments of clients’ needs, triage client service and make appropriate immediate linkages to internal and external services as required




Complete safety assessments and explore risk management strategies with clients
Provide immediate crisis support
Co-ordinating and/or facilitating a variety of groups for women who have experienced gender-based violence
Using appropriate counselling modalities to support the ongoing development and implementation of the service plan
Responding to telephone requests ranging from general information inquiries to counselling
Facilitating client accompaniments to court, police, hospitals, etc., where appropriate and when possible
Collecting and maintaining accurate service statistics, and maintaining appropriate and accurate file documentation
Performing public speaking engagements, promoting public awareness of domestic violence issues as requested
Required Qualifications Minimum 2 years’ relevant work experience preferred, with at least 1 year focused on providing counselling services
Comprehensive understanding of issues related to family violence, including a strong understanding of the links between violence, trauma, addictions and mental health
Knowledge of the following frameworks:
Motivational Interviewing,
The Comprehensive Continuous Integrated Systems of Care model of service provision
Harm Reduction
Family and Intimate Partner Violence within a gendered lens, and
Basic First Aid and CPR certification
What We Offer Receive a salary ranging from $48,703.20 - $50,941.80 for 35 hours per week
Ongoing training and professional development
Competitive advantages package including EAP, vacation, sick and wellness time, employer-paid health and dental coverage, and RRSP contributions.
Opportunity to be part of a growing organization
Participate in a culture that is committed to staff wellness and engagement

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