Provide crisis intervention and short-term counselling as a Gender Based Violence Counsellor within a primarily office-based, part-time position. Support individuals and groups referred to the GBV Program.

Working with the Gender Based Violence team, this permanent part-time counsellor provides individual and group counselling. The work includes safety planning, referrals, advocacy, community education, and coordination with service providers. The position requires knowledge of GBV issues, counselling principles, and community resources.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide individual and group short-term counselling
- Intervene in crises and assess client safety needs
- Develop safety plans and coordinate referrals




- Advocate for clients and participate in committees
- Present on issues and services to community groups

Requirements:

- Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent education and training
- Minimum two years working directly with abused women
- Demonstrated crisis intervention and counselling knowledge
- Robust organizational, communication, and public speaking skills
- Fluent spoken and written English; French is an asset

Apply counselling, crisis intervention, safety planning, and advocacy skills while supporting clients through the GBV Program.

📌 Gender Based Violence Counsellor (Canada)
🏢 Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre
📍 Canada