Posted 7 days ago
Relief Crisis Counsellor
@ Huronia Transition Homes
Midland, Ontario
Overview
Huronia Transition Homes is hiring a Relief Crisis Counsellor for its La Maison Rosewood Shelter to provide telephone and in-person crisis counselling to women who have experienced domestic violence. The work covers safety planning, assessments, referrals and advocacy, on a flexible schedule including nights, evenings and weekends at $28.90 per hour.
Pay:
$28.90 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Offrir du counselling de crise par téléphone et en personne
- Compléter les évaluations et les admissions
- Relier les femmes aux ressources communautaires
- Tenir des dossiers exacts et des registres de quart
- Participer aux réunions, formations et initiatives
Requirements summary:
- Diplôme ou grade postsecondaire pertinent (BSW/MSW préféré)
- 3 à 5 ans d'expérience connexe
- Certification en premiers soins/RCR et SIMDUT
- Connaissance des cadres sur la violence faite aux femmes
- Expérience en counselling de crise
- Bilinguisme français-anglais préféré
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Home, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | First Aid, CPR, WHMIS |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQ+, Racialized people |
| Education | College diploma (preferred), Bachelor’s degree (preferred), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Social work, Social services, Counselling |
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Huronia Transition Homes
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Full company description
Mission We believe that all violence against all women and children must end. We are community members who are committed to education and advocacy as a means to end violence. We are also committed to providing shelter and support to abused women and their children and to provide counselling to women survivors of sexual assault. Aims We will make every attempt to understand and respect women’s diverse life experiences and the impact of violence on their lives. We will work with the women we serve to achieve their goals. We will continue to educate ourselves and our community on issues of oppression and liberation. This will lead to social change and to an end to violence against women. We will continuously monitor and evaluate our organization to ensure that our beliefs are being lived. In an attempt to reduce the negative impact of power imbalances we will share information, resources and knowledge with the women we serve. We will strive to make our properties and services more physically, geographically, linguistically, culturally and financially accessible to the women we serve.
- LinkedIn followers
- 297
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 30
- Reported office locations
- 80 Bradford Street, Barrie, Ontario L4N 6S7, CA
- Business categories
- Advocacy
- Education
- Non Profit
- Social Impact
- Humanitarian
- Mental Health
- Social Assistance
- Child Care
- Other recorded names
- Huronia Transition Homes
- Specialties
- Advocacy
- Individual Counseling
- Legal support
- Outreach services
- Emergency Shelter for Women and Children
- and 24 hour telephone Crisis Line: 737-2008 or 1-800-987-0799
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 0
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Mission We believe that all violence against all women and children must end. We are community members who are committed to education and advocacy as a means to end violence. We are also committed to providing shelter and support to abused women and their children and to provide counselling to women survivors of sexual assault. Aims We will make every attempt to understand and respect women’s diverse life…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Civic and Social Organizations |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Barrie, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 1984 |
| Specialties | AdvocacyIndividual CounselingLegal supportOutreach servicesEmergency Shelter for Women and Childrenand 24 hour telephone Crisis Line: 737-2008 or 1-800-987-0799 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Relief Crisis Counsellor
Huronia Transition Homes is a non-profit organization working to end violence against women. We operate four primary programs, including La Maison Rosewood Shelter, a woman-centred organization that provides support to women fleeing violence or experiencing homelessness. We are committed to providing services within an intersectional feminist and harm reduction integrated environment.
Job Summary:
The Relief Crisis Counsellor will provide immediate and responsive crisis counselling, both in-person and by telephone, to women who have experienced domestic violence. The role integrates an intersectional feminist framework and harm reduction philosophy to deliver trauma-informed support and advocacy.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Delivery
- Provide telephone and in-person crisis counselling in English and/or French.
- Offer emotional support, grounding, safety planning, practical assistance, and referrals.
- Complete assessments and intakes while fostering a safe and supportive environment.
- Work collaboratively to empower women and ensure their safety.
Program Administration
- Maintain accurate records, including shift logs, intakes, and service delivery sheets.
- Support program planning, evaluation, and administrative processes.
Community Liaison & Advocacy
- Connect women with resources such as housing, social assistance, medical services, and justice systems.
- Advocate for and assist women in developing self-advocacy strategies.
Team Collaboration
- Actively participate in meetings, training, and agency initiatives.
- Promote a healthy and respectful workplace and open communication.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree/diploma in a relevant field (BSW/MSW preferred) with 3-5 years of related experience.
- Certification in First Aid/CPR and WHMIS.
- Knowledge of violence against women frameworks, anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices, and harm reduction.
- Experience in crisis counselling and a solid understanding of community resources.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; bilingualism (English/French) preferred.
Working Conditions:
- Flexible availability, including nights, evenings and weekends.
- A reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance are required.
Core Competencies:
- Teamwork, service delivery, judgment, adaptability, communication, and achieving results.
- Commitment to intersectional feminism and harm reduction practices.
In keeping with our commitment to represent all our communities, indigenous women, francophone women, queer-identified and racialized women are especially encouraged to apply.
Compensation: $28.90 per hour.
AI disclosure: We do not use artificial intelligence or automated decision-making tools at any stage of the candidate screening, evaluation, or selection process. All hiring decisions are made by human reviewers.
Vacancy status: This is an existing position and a current active vacancy.
Please submit your up-to-date resumé, as well as a cover letter highlighting your experience, to:
Verónica Peña
P.O. Box 54
Midland, ON L4R 4K6
Fax: 705-526-0343
www.huroniatransitionhomes.com
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