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 prospect 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 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
Conduct preliminary intake assessments to determine clients’ needs within the Counselling program
Complete safety assessments and explore safety planning strategies with counselling clients
Provide immediate crisis support, when needed
Co-ordinate and facilitate psychoeducational groups for women who have experienced gender-based violence
W ork collaboratively with women to identify, develop, and fulfill their goals




Create service plans and support women in achieving the goals within their service plans
Use appropriate counselling skills and modalities to support clients
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

Required Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience preferred, with at least 1 year counselling experience
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, Harm Reduction, Family and Intimate Partner Violence within a gendered lens, and Trauma informed
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 benefits 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

We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodations are available, upon request, to support applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. For more information, or other opportunities, please visit our website at: https://cornerstonenorthumberland.ca.

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📌 Community Services Counsellor (Ontario)
🏢 Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre
📍 Ontario