A Women's Support Worker/Transition House Counsellor is needed for our team which includes working weekends and overnight shifts.

Job Summary:
The Women’s Support Worker is a member of the Transition Society team who provides supportive counselling, education, information and referrals to women one on one and in group settings.
Job Duties:

1) Provide in-house facilitated group opportunities for women in the areas of recreation, education, psycho-social-spiritual well being
 Plan and prepare for in-house groups
 Facilitate groups for resident women
 Bring in community professionals for educational groups
 Provide information and referrals
 Maintain confidentiality according to Policy and Procedures


2) Supportive Counselling;
 Intake of new clients
 Assess suitability to program
 Be non-judgmental in approach
 Provide emotional support
 Assist with goal setting and follow through
 Provide information about abuse
 Make referrals to other resources
 Provide information about other resources and processes such as legal or justice system
 Assist women in development of a safety plan
 Address relapse prevention with recovery clients
 Monitor client progress and report concerns to supervisor



3) Record Keeping;
 Maintain statistical information as directed
 Maintain accurate documentation in client files
 Maintain accurate and up to date records of group activities


4) Maintain facility environment;
 Create and maintain a safe, warm and trusting environment
 Provide mediation between residents in conflict
 Facilitate resident meetings as needed
 Work cooperatively with other members of the transition society team

 Abide by CRNITS code of ethics and philosophy
 Abide by CRNITS Policy and Procedures
 Maintain confidentiality according to Policy and Procedures
 Maintain current knowledge of issues related to the abuse of women and children
 Advocate for clients
 Continue to upgrade skills through staff and professional development
 Assist in orientation of new staff and training of practicum students
 Attend staff meetings regularly
 Complete special projects as directed by the Transition House Manager
 Other related duties


Working Conditions

This position involves working in the transition house or Rose Harbour with a transient clientele. It may also include counselling, accompaniment and advocacy for women.