Support Counsellor, Cornerstone

SOAR Community Services•Brantford, ON

8d•CA$21 - CA$24•Onsite

About The Position

This role is a vital part of our Housing Program, supporting individuals with a 23-bed transitional housing residence for both males and females between the ages of 18-29 years of age. Cornerstone House works with individuals who are precariously housed or at risk of homelessness and provides them with a safe place to stay, help and support with counselling and life skills coaching to support the transition towards independent living.

Requirements

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Assist with established Support Plans
Apply the principles of the Housing First approach in day-to-day work and interactions
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 residence, clients and grounds are safe and secure.
Monitor, distribute and document medication.
Maintains a safe and clean facility