Posted on Feb 03, 2025
Union Classification: Casual Relief Counsellor
Number of Hours: Hours and time of day will vary. Candidate must be available for day, afternoon, and overnight shifts on weekdays and weekends. Relief Counsellors are scheduled based on their availability and the needs of the shelter.
Wage Rate: $26.82 per hour
Gillian’s Place
As one of the first shelters of its kind in Ontario, Gillian’s Place brings over 45 years of experience and expertise in gender-based violence service in Niagara. Since 1977, we have grown from an eight-bed emergency shelter to a multi-site provider of free and confidential services that support women, children, genderqueer, Two-Spirit, trans, and non-binary individuals escaping the cycle of violence and abuse. Today, these services include a 34-bed emergency shelter, second-stage housing, a 24/7 phone or text crisis support line, safety planning, expert counselling, child and youth programs, legal advice and support, education and violence prevention programs, and a transitional housing and support program.
Beyond the paycheque. Why you want to join our team!
We are an organization where you can realize your aspirations and achieve your personal and professional goals in an inclusive and supportive environment
Position Summary
In this position, you will be responsible for filling in vacancies within the counselling department and responding to the day-to-day needs of the shelter, its residents, and the crisis support line. Within the context of the organization’s mission, vision, and values, the Casual Relief Counsellor is responsible for providing education, support, and counselling to clients surviving abuse/violence. You will work with shelter residents, walk-in clients, and those seeking support via our crisis support line. Your role includes crisis intervention, triaging the day-to-day and urgent needs within the shelter and amongst clients, assessing client danger, and creating and reviewing individualized safety plans.
As with all employees of Gillian’s Place, this individual has a solid understanding of gender-based violence and a commitment to providing superior service to our clients.
Responsibilities
Qualifications Required:
What you need to succeed:
Gillian’s Place is an equal opportunity employer that actively encourages applications from people of colour, First Nations/Aboriginal individuals, newcomers and immigrants, members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, people of all abilities, and members of other underrepresented communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences these individuals bring to our team. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Any applicant who communicates the need for accommodation shall be considered in a non-discriminatory and respectful manner.
All interested applicants should apply in writing to humanresources@gilliansplace.com
Please be advised we only contact applicants who are selected for an interview.