Agape House Eastman Crisis Centre Inc. has been providing essential services to Southeast Manitoba since 1985. As a charitable non-profit organization and one of 9 women’s shelters in Manitoba, we are proud to see an average of over 200 clients per year. We are committed to helping survivors of domestic violence make informed decisions that will assist them in leading lives free from abuse.

We are looking for a permanent 1.0 FTE Counsellor Advocate to join our team. If you are a team-oriented individual looking for meaningful and exciting work, we would love to hear from you!

This position will beginning on January 2nd, 2027. The position will include some evening hours and weekend shifts.

In this role, you will:

· Screen and assess crisis calls as well as provide information and referrals

· Maintain documentation of various client services, crisis calls, etc.

· Provide case management and ensure clients’ practical needs are met

· Provide individual counselling to clients in shelter, the community and in Interim Housing

· Participate in staff meetings and debriefs

· Maintain clear and respectful communication with team members, clients, and management

· Perform intake of clients and provide referrals to other community resources

· Assist clients with individual goal-setting, safety planning, and other personal challenges

· Create and maintain connections with external community agencies

· Facilitation of group programming to clients

*The full Counsellor Advocate can be sent upon request.

You have





· A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field

· Completed certificate in Applied Counselling with Specialization in Family Violence Intervention

· 2 years of work experience at Agape House or related experience

· Awareness and understanding of the issues of interpersonal violence and the cycle of abuse

· Knowledge of the social service and economic system

· Clear understanding of confidentiality and supportive relationship dynamics

· Ability to conduct assessments and advocacy from a non-judgmental and feminist perspective

· Proven clinical and crisis counselling skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· A satisfactory criminal record check and Child and Adult abuse registry check To apply:

If you feel this position would be a great fit, we would love to meet you. Applicants who are women, Indigenous persons, persons from a minority group, newcomers/refugees, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, those with disabilities, and members of other equity-seeking groups are welcome and encouraged to apply. Candidates are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

Thank you for your interest in this chance with Agape House-Eastman Crisis Centre. Agape House wishes to thank all candidates for their interest, but only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.56-$24.65 per hour

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

📌 Counsellor Advocate (Steinbach)
🏢 Agape House-Eastman Crisis Centre
📍 Steinbach