Job Description

ABOUT US

SOAR Community Services is a long-established health and social service provider in Brantford, Brant County and Haldimand County. We deliver a comprehensive continuum of services across addictions, mental health, housing, justice and employment. We are accredited for our excellence in service provision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

SOAR Community Services offers a continuum of social housing services to meet client needs ranging from homelessness to independent living. As part of the continuum, we offer Emergency Shelter Intake Services, Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing programs.

Transitional Housing supports individuals aged 18-29 years old by providing a structured, supportive environment designed to help individuals move from homelessness or housing instability toward permanent housing. Transitional Housing clients will have access to SOAR's comprehensive continuum of wraparound supports including mental health, substance use, and employment services to help them build a strong foundation for independence.

As a Support Counsellor, you will:

Assist with established Support Plans Work collaboratively with the Cornerstone team in order to ensure program delivery to all youth clients Integrate a harm reduction approach Help clients develop the skills and resources they need to enhance their social functioning. Tour the facilities to ensure the residences, clients and grounds are safe and secure. Monitor, distribute and document medication as required. Maintain a safe and clean facility

Hours of work

: 0-44 hours per week, shifts may vary including days, afternoons and nights. Including some statutory holidays and weekends.

Training

: Initial comprehensive training related to all aspects of the role, as well as access to ongoing professional development.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Hourly Wage: $21.30 plus shift premiums

The Perks

Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families 24 hours of Personal Leave Time per year (pro-rated the first year) Staff wellness activities Fitness benefit An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Have a college diploma in a Human/Social Services field. Have a minimum of 2 years' combined student placement and/or paid experience working with youth with substance use, mental health and/or homeless issues. Be proficient in MS Office and be familiar with databases. Have access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required. Be able to manage frequent exposure to direct and vicarious traumatic stress. Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense.

Start

: As soon as possible

Reference: PT Support Counsellor Cornerstone

Soar Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $21.30 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Employee assistance program Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off Wellness program
Education:

DCS / DEC (required)
Experience:

combined student placement and/or paid relevant: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person