Counsellor Crisis Program Casual

COUNSELLOR, CRISIS PROGRAM

Casual

HOURS OF WORK: Casual- Will require applicants to be available for weekdays, afternoons, weekends, evenings and overnights

Klinic Community Heath is a pro-choice community health centre that provides primary care, education and counselling services to our local community and throughout Manitoba. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity and socio-economic circumstances. Rooted in social justice values, we believe that everyone deserves quality care, support and respect.

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the Crisis Program Team, this position provides crisis counselling and support to callers on our various crisis line services.  Services are delivered through an empowerment based, trauma-informed lens, and within the broader context of the social determinants of health.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline required; the equivalent education and experience may be considered
• Understanding of empowerment based, trauma- informed principles
• A thorough knowledge and understanding of the following: therapeutic/counselling process, crisis intervention and suicide prevention, domestic abuse, mental health and addiction
• Ability to assess risk in the following areas: Posttraumatic stress, victims of violence, suicide bereavement, domestic abuse, addiction, mental health, child welfare, human trafficking and sexual assault.
• Ability to be self-reflective in the counselling process
• Ability to contribute to a positive team culture
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills [verbal and written]
• Awareness of and sensitivity to issues of diversity
• Demonstrated ability to affectively supervise and support volunteers
• Ability to complete accurate and concise documentation
• Ability to learn and adapt to new computer programs

REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry checks
• Completion of ASIST training
• Completion of Crisis Worker Certification Exam within one year of hire
• Ability to work days, evenings, weekends and overnights