About the Role:The Supportive Housing Portfolio provides long-term, affordable housing solutions with flexible and voluntary support services offered to support high-acuity individuals who are homeless with housing retention and independent living. This Counsellor role is dedicated to serving tenants of the STC Supportive Housing Portfolio in conjunction with other program staff.Staff in this role will work within Supportive Housing locations (including but not limited to transitional housing, partnered/shared care site locations and Permanent Supportive Housing sites), and throughout the Guelph-Wellington community to provide support.Role Type: Full time, PermanentNumber of Vacancies: 1Hours of Work - Monday to Friday, days; some evening work (11am-7pm) required as part of the weekly schedule, on a rotational basis.Why Work for Stonehenge?Enhanced vacation offered to all staffPaid wellness daysRRSP Matching IncentiveHealth and dental advantages (no employee co-pay)Employee and Family Assistance Plan available to all staffPersonal and professional development opportunitiesQualifications:Completion of a BSW or other University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social ServicesMinimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an assetPrevious experience in housing preferredRegistration with a professional college (i.E. OCSWSSW or CRPO)



requiredLived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an assetPrevious experience in housing preferred; experience with rural populations an assetExperience within the homelessness serving sector an assetLived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an assetCSC Clearance conducted by PWGS CanadaStandard First Aid/CPR, Level CValid G Driver's License (G2 or G) and Satisfactory Motor Vehicle RecordReliable vehicle and willing to transport program participantsMust provide proof from Insurance provider of 1) at least $2 million in general liability and 2) acknowledgement of scope of vehicle use by Insurance providerRole Overview:Counselling ServicesSupport the intake of clients through consultation and assessmentDeliver clinical and support services for clients of the program including:Develop goals and monitor progress towards them in collaboration with program participants and identified supports (where appropriate)1:1 counselling and psychoeducational interventions that support progress towards identified goals and enhance overall health and well-being, particularly in relation to mental health and addictionFacilitate house meetings, psycho-educational and support groupsCrisis planning and intervention as requiredUtilize evidence-informed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, CBT and DBTSupport to maintain housing and develop employment/education, budgeting and life skillsMake referrals to internal and / or external program or services,



as appropriateComprehensive and collaborative discharge planningFacilitate community building with program participants and the Wellington and Guelph communities including neighbors, community groups, resources, etc.Participate in program development activities as requiredConsultation and Capacity BuildingProvide clinical consultation, peer mentorship and coaching to Supportive Housing Intensive Case Managers/other Supportive Housing teamWork effectively and in collaboration with the broader Supportive Addiction & Mental Health Housing Team including staff of CMHAWW, as well as external service providers, landlords, the family/support networks of participants, and other stakeholdersAdministration and ReportingMaintain appropriate confidentiality and documentation standards as required by the agencyInvolvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKSParticipate in supervisionConduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts and staff teamsApplications will be accepted until November 9, 2026We look forward to meeting you!Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Should you require it, accommodation can be made at any point, upon request.Stonehenge Therapeutic Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to enrich our collective growth and learning.

📌 Counsellor - Supportive Housing (Clarington)
🏢 Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
📍 Clarington