COUNSELLOR

Competition #
8608
Job Title
Counsellor
Department
Violence Intervention & Prevention Program & VOICES for Women
Status
Temporary (Aug 2025- March 2027)
Work Type
Full-time
Affiliation
ONA Paramedical
Shift Assignment
As assigned
Bilingualism Required
No
Police Check Requirement
Vulnerable Sector Check
Site
Voices for Women (Sudbury Sexual Assault Centre) ONA Paramedical
Salary Information
$39.17-$50.76/hour
Application Closing Date
August 20, 2025

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of a four (4) year Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from an accredited college/university.
• Current Certificate of Registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Current Certification in Trauma Informed Counselling.
• Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the field of Violence against Women.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Comprehensive knowledge of Violence against Women (Adult and Youth), and related psychosocial, physical and functional implications.
• Demonstrated ability and experience in trauma assessment using a variety of treatment modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver counseling for both single event and complex trauma.
• Demonstrated assessment skills related to self-harm, safety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute education programs related to violence against women.
• Demonstrated ability to work in the design and implementation of groups.
• Demonstrated knowledge of existing community based programs and services.
• Demonstrated ability to foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of lean methodology for process improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
• Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
• Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
• Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

• Provide client-centred clinical assessment services to clients of the VIPP and VOICES for Women and develop appropriate treatment plans.
• Provide a range of treatment services (i.e. workshops, group work, individual counseling, court support and advocacy) to clients as required; ensure methods of treatment and standards of practice are consistent with the Code of Ethics of the profession and standards of the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Work as a member of inter-professional/multi-disciplinary teams and in collaboration with agencies/ services in the community, and family members, wherever appropriate for the purpose of consolidating and coordinating client treatment.
• Maintain clinical records of treatment in ensuring compliance with professional standards of practice.
• Maintain accurate statistical data as required and participate in survey/research projects.
• Assume responsibility for own continuing professional development and engage in clinical skills training activities.
• Participate in case conferences and peer review for effective interdisciplinary service collaboration.
• Participate in the review of policies and procedures, information management practices, ethics, and ongoing program development and evaluation.
• Provide specialized skills and competencies and take leadership in promoting these within the VIPP and VOICES for Women.
• Develop and promote social work services and assist in the development of program descriptions and eligibility criteria.
• Provide educational programs and services to the public and other agencies/organizations, professionals, family members and consumers on issues related to violence against women, and the understanding, management and treatment of sexual assault.
• Provide appropriate individual and systemic advocacy to address individual and systemic discrimination.
• Keep informed of updates to the Policies and Procedures of the VIPP, VOICES for Women and HSN.
• Maintain knowledge of the legislation related to the provision of clinical sexual assault services, and those provisions in the legislation which affect the mandate.
• Keep manager informed of potential risk issues as they arise during the delivery of services, and assist in the development of appropriate proactive responses to minimize risks.
• Contribute to the development of research and evaluation strategies for the program/facility and carry out approved research.
• Contribute to continuous quality improvement and the accreditation process for VIPP, VOICES for Women and HSN.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of a community capacity to address the needs of the identified client, consistent with the established goals and mandate of both VIPP and HSN.
• Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
• Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
• Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
• Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
• Perform other duties as assigned.