Share Email Opening Title Violence Against Women/Intimate Partner Violence Counsellor  Full-Time/Part-Time Part-Time   Status Permanent ( 0.8 FTE)   Opportunities Available Includes comprehensive health/dental benefits, 4-weeks paid vacations and sick leaves (prorated), HOOP (Pension Plan), Free parking on site, flexible work hours and more!   Category Integrated Health Services   Open Date 1/16/2025   Close Date 3/21/2025   Description ROLE The Violence Against Women/Intimate Partner Violence Counsellor provides counselling services to Francophone and Anglophone abused women and participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of counselling services.   Position Requirements Education Master’s degree from a recognized university Social Work or in a relevant acceptable discipline. Eligible for membership in an appropriate professional regulatory body (Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario). Professional experience Three to five years full-time relevant experience in a community setting. Familiarity with community development approaches to social work practice. Experience in providing community-based mental health and counselling services including crisis intervention, group work, referral, and advocacy, to victims of assault. Experience with counselling techniques such as cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy, feminist therapy, motivational interviewing or solution-focused therapy and strength-based practices preferred. Thorough knowledge and understanding of resources in the francophone community and the francophone service provider network. Experience in group education and knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in facilitating groups. Experience and interest in working with marginalized and diverse clientele, such as low-income, high-needs, newcomer, and a variety of multicultural communities. Experience in health promotion, including community development. Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Experience in a non-profit, community-based organization. Key Competencies Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in current assessment and intervention techniques. Thorough knowledge and understanding of community resources and community-based health care, as well as issues affecting women and people affected by mental illness. Ability to deal effectively with crisis situations Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written. Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment. Knowledge of and experience with group dynamics and group facilitation approaches Demonstrated proficiency in the use of computers and various software applications, including Microsoft Office programs, client database software, and electronic record keeping in a client service setting. Linguistic Profile This position is designated under Carlington’s French Language Services Plan: French Oral Expression: Advanced + French Oral Comprehension: Superior French Reading: Intermediate + French Writing: Advanced + Bilingualism (French / English) is preferred, a third language is an asset Personal Suitability Sensitivity to the needs of marginalized and diverse clientele. Commitment to health promotion concepts, strategies, and philosophy. Commitment to community-based health care and social services, and strength-based philosophy and practices. Other Availability to work evenings and weekends if required POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES 1.    Program-Related Activities Provides strength based and trauma-focused counselling within a feminist framework to abused women (francophone and Anglophone) to enhance the client's capacity to reach their goals for an improved quality of life. Provides crisis counselling and support to abused women. Ensures the development of and facilitates or co-facilitates groups for target populations, as necessary. Co-leads support groups for francophone and Anglophone abused women. Participates in group planning, interviewing of potential group members, and providing follow-up support to group members. Provides risk assessment, personal and practical support, information, referral and advocacy with individuals. Assesses client status by gaining an understanding of social determinants of health. Advocates for accessible community supports and services for francophone and Anglophone clients Acts as a client advocate on individual and systemic issues. Provides letters of support and therapeutic session summaries, for clients as requested Contributes to chart documentation, participates in chart reviews and case conferences, and makes referrals. Participates in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counselling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, families and the community. Acts as a consultant on resources for other service providers in the Centre and in the community; compiles relevant information and facilitates access to those resources. Liaises and collaborates with staff and other community service providers and resources as appropriate to provide service and make referrals. Participates in preparation of funding proposals for new CCHC programs for francophone and Anglophone abused women. Ensures accountability by providing statistics and reports of activities, as required, and keeps client records, as required, within the safeguard of confidentiality. Participates in the selection, orientation and supervision of volunteers as applies to program related activities. Participates in the selection, orientation, training and all aspects of supervision of students in practicum placements as required. Works closely with Transitional Housing Support Worker 2.    Team Related Activities Advises and participates in development of CCHC policies concerning issues related to family violence. Works as a member of the team and participates in staff development opportunities. Participates in team and staff meetings, and other Centre committees and activities as appropriate. Performs any additional tasks and duties as assigned by the Manager. 3.    Networking Activities Collaborates with colleagues and residents on projects to enhance the quality-of-life people in the CCHC service area. Engages with service providers and clients in the francophone and Anglophone community to identify needs of francophone and Anglophone abused women, in Central/West Ottawa. Develop relevant programs and assist in integrating French-language services into the CCHC mandate Maintains liaisons with CHCs and other programs in the City of Ottawa. Participates in the francophone and Anglophone service network for abused women. Establishes and maintains links and develop partnerships with other resources. Engages in outreach activities to enhance awareness of the Centre's activities to the francophone and Anglophone community and to provide public education and outreach. Assists in locating and accessing required community resources by liaising with community groups and other health/social service agencies to provide referral information and advocacy. Ensures intra-agency communication by attending both appropriate team, agency and community meetings and preparing reports as needed. GENERAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILTY FOR ALL STAFF In addition to the specific key job responsibilities identified below, each position at CCHC is also responsible for: working in a manner that preserves confidentiality and privacy and seeks to minimize risk working in a manner that incorporates health promotion and recognizes the determinants of health working in a manner consistent with the Centre’s mission and values incorporating and strengthening an interdisciplinary approach to the Centre’s work respecting and valuing the diversity of communities and individuals working in a manner consistent with principles of equity and anti-discrimination working in a manner that complies with all relevant legislation contributing to the Centre’s activities to collect, analyze and report on data, and participate in research maintaining competence, and where applicable, a professional license to practice supporting the Centre’s student and volunteer placement programs promoting awareness of and participation in Centre activities contributing to the Centre’s work by participating in meetings and committees contributing to safe and healthy work practices for CCHC staff and colleagues working during both regular and extended hours of operation in locations identified by the Centre contributing to the Centre’s practices of hiring, orienting and training of staff contributing to the Centre’s efforts to secure resources for current and new programs, services and activities contributing to the attainment of goals identified in the CCHC strategic plan   Salary Range $35.03 - $41.21 per hour   Reports to Reports to the Manager of Clinical Operations and Program Services, who reports to the HSST Program Director, who reports to the Executive Director.   Position Woman Abuse Counsellor   Post Internal Days 0   Created By Natacha Dessande   Number of Openings 1   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Req Number HEA-25-00002   Location 900 Merivale and Community locations   About the Organization Carlington Community Health Centre is a non-profit organization that puts today's most pressing health care challenges at the heart of their service delivery. We turn to the best professionals and employees to help improve the health and well-being of our community. We build trusting relationships with our clients and deliver quality services through a wide range of health and social services to parents and children, youth and teens, adults, and seniors. We look to help community members resolve problems and advance concerns in the community by providing organizational support and advocacy assistance to local groups and associations. Our mission is to improve, support and promote the health and well-being of the people and diverse communities we serve!   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. CCHC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from the BIPOC, LGBTQ+ communities and persons with disabilities.   French Job Description None Specified  This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://CarlingtonCommunityHealthCentre.appone.com

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