Summary

The Shelter Counsellor will focus on providing gender base violence crisis counselling, walk-in counselling, act as an advocate and providing general information and referral services on addictions, health, housing, employment, education and other such services, to those persons experiencing domestic abuse and/or family violence. They must demonstrate a strong professional manner in dealing with stakeholders such as RCMP, CFS agencies, other relevant agencies, and the public, while being open, friendly, approachable, compassionate, accepting and understanding.

Qualifications:

· Minimum Grade 12, Applied Counselling Certificate (may consider relevant education and/or experience)

· Exceptional organizational skills, decision making and problem solving skills

· Excellent written communication and documentation skills to maintain reports and client files along with documentation that may be required by law enforcement and child welfare agencies





· Ability to maintain highly sensitive and confidential information

· Must be reliable, able to work alone or a team environment

· Must have excellent physical and emotional health

· Must be flexible to work various shifts to accommodate 24/7 facility

· Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse & Adult Abuse Registry Checks

· Experience working in the Domestic/Family Violence field as asset

· Emergency First Aid and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training an asset

· Must have valid Driver’s License and access to own vehicle

· Wage and Benefits in accordance with MGEU Collective agreement

Pay: $21.94-$27.82 per hour

Advantages:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking

Location:

- Dauphin, MB (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Shelter Counsellor 1 (Canada)
🏢 Parkland Crisis Centre
📍 Canada