Careers

Violence Against Women, Services Elgin County provides 24 hour emergency shelter, 24 hour community helpline, and community based counselling programs for women who have been abused and their children.  Services are offered in Aylmer, St. Thomas, and West Lorne.  We work together with our community partners to end violence and reduce its impact in the lives of women and children.  We are seeking applicants for these two positions:

PRIMARY COUNSELLOR in
Emergency Shelter

(Full Time Position)

AND

RELIEF CRISIS
COUNSELLORS in Emergency Shelter

(One year contract; scheduled & unscheduled shifts)

The following qualifications apply:

• Post secondary degree in social services
• Appropriate combination of training and experience in a related social service field
• Demonstrated skill and expertise in crisis intervention and short term counselling practice
• Excellent case management abilities and sound clinical judgment
• Sound analysis of the issue of violence against women, including its impact on women
  and children
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent problem solving capacities
• Knowledge of criminal and family law pertaining to women who have been abused and their children and local coordinated service response
• Working knowledge of computer programs (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel)

It is necessary to have the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team in
a woman-centered organization that bases its services on a feminist perspective.  Clear Criminal Reference Check, valid driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle, willingness to work a variety of shifts to support 24 hour service delivery, and current CPR/First Aid Certification are mandatory.

Please forward your resume by Friday January 13^th at 5pm and clearly indicate which position you are applying for.

Deisy Vanegas, Program Manager

We thank all applicants.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.