Sexual Assault/Crisis Support Counsellor - Haileybury

Job Posting - Part Time Temporary Employment Opportunity to March 31, 2027.

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Deadline to Apply:             March 8, 2026

Position:         Sexual Assault (0.25) / Crisis Support Counsellor (0.25), Haileybury Office

Language:  Bilingual French/English

Anticipated Start Date:         April 1, 2026

Hours: 18 per week, flexible to meet the needs of clients and the program

COUNSELLOR:  Sexual Assault Program (0.25)

ACCOUNTABLE TO:

Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Counsellor is responsible for implementing a counselling program for adult survivors of sexual abuse in regions served by Pavilion Women’s Centre and for ensuring that clients receive appropriate services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Direct Services:
  
  
  
  • 
    Provide individual and/or group counseling to survivors of current and historical sexual violence, including assessments, in-depth interviews, referrals, accompaniment, advocacy, etc.
  
  
  • 
    Use a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach
  
  
  • 
    Establish, coordinate and facilitate group counselling programs
  
  
  • 
    Assess, screen and orient new clients
  
  
  • 
    Participate in case conferences
  
  
  • 
    Provide support to other programs as needed
  
  
  
  

• 
  Community Development/Education:
  
  
  
  • 
    Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff in relevant community agencies and institutions
  
  
  • 
    Maintain resource library related to violence against women
  
  
  • 
    Participate in community committees as required
  
  
  • 
    Develop and implement public education and promotional events and activities, including workshops and seminars
  
  
  
  

• 
  Administrative Support:
  
  
  
  • 
    Ensure that the counselling environment is safe for clients and fellow staff
  
  
  • 
    Maintain appropriate client records, including statistics, for services provided
  
  
  • 
    Participate in ongoing program evaluation
  
  
  • 
    Assist with agency events and fundraising campaigns
  
  
  • 
    Provide orientation and training to new staff and volunteers
  
  
  • 
    Assist with volunteer supervision
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 
  Undergraduate degree in counseling or social work or the equivalent combination of training and experience. Registration with the College of Social Service Workers, Social Workers or Registered Psychotherapists preferred.


• 
  Direct experience working beyond the crisis intervention stage with survivors of current and historical sexual violence, including experience (theoretical and practical) in assessment, counseling and group work


• 
  Sound background in women’s and sexual violence issues


• 
  Knowledge of medical, police and court protocols related to sexual assault


• 
  Working knowledge of the health and social service network in the community and surrounding area


• 
  Well-developed skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, advocacy, case management


• 
  Ability to apply trauma-informed counselling techniques


• 
  Ability and willingness to work flexible hours


• 
  Valid Ontario driver’s license or transportation to perform the duties of the role.


• 
  Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to the agency.


• 
  Basic computer skills


• 
  Bilingual (French/English)

 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 
  Lift approximately 20-25 pounds.


• 
  Occasionally, lift or place items at height.


• 
  High concentration levels.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• 
  Office with regular hours (18 hours per week).  Some flexibility required to meet the needs of the program and the clients.


• 
  Interruption level is low.


• 
  Travel within in the district is required.

 COMPETENCIES:

• 
  Integrity and discretion


• 
  Ability to manage complex crisis situations


• 
  Strong work ethic


• 
  Proven ability to work independently and in a team


• 
  Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills


• 
  Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills


• 
  Strong conflict management skills


• 
  Ability to learn new skills and ask questions


• 
  Approach women and their children in a non-judgmental way

ENGAGEMENT:

• 
  Works on a regular schedule but has the ability to be flexible as needed


• 
  Works from a feminist perspective


• 
  Works in a team environment


• 
  Works to end violence against women


• 
  Respects the policies, procedures and standards of conduct of Pavilion Women’s Centre


• 
  Uses the lines of communication the agency has adopted


• 
  Respects the strategic plans and direction of Pavilion Women’s Centre

COUNSELLOR:  COUNSELLING PROGRAM (0.25)

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Counsellor is responsible for implementing a counselling program for adult survivors of gender-based violence in regions served by Pavilion Women’s Centre and for ensuring that clients receive appropriate services.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 
  Direct Services:
  
  
  
  • 
    Provide individual and/or group counseling to survivors of gender-based violence, including assessments, interviews, referrals, accompaniment, advocacy, etc.
  
  
  • 
    Use a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach
  
  
  • 
    Establish, coordinate and facilitate group counselling programs
  
  
  • 
    Assess, screen and orient new clients
  
  
  • 
    Participate in case conferences
  
  
  • 
    Provide support to other programs as needed
  
  
  
  

• 
  Community Development/Education:
  
  
  
  • 
    Establish and maintain professional relationships with staff in relevant community agencies and institutions
  
  
  • 
    Maintain resource library related to violence against women
  
  
  • 
    Participate in community committees as required
  
  
  • 
    Develop and implement public education and promotional events and activities, including workshops and seminars
  
  
  
  

• 
  Administrative Support:
  
  
  
  • 
    Ensure that the counselling environment is safe for clients and fellow staff
  
  
  • 
    Maintain appropriate client records, including statistics, for services provided
  
  
  • 
    Participate in ongoing program evaluation
  
  
  • 
    Assist with agency events and fundraising campaigns
  
  
  • 
    Provide orientation and training to new staff and volunteers
  
  
  • 
    Assist with volunteer supervision
  
  
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 
  Diploma or undergraduate degree in counseling or social work or the equivalent combination of training and experience.


• 
  Direct experience working with survivors of violence


• 
  Sound background in women’s and gender-based violence issues


• 
  Knowledge of the legal system as it relates to gender-based violence


• 
  Working knowledge of the health and social service network in the community and surrounding area


• 
  Well-developed skills in crisis intervention, conflict resolution, advocacy, case management


• 
  Ability to apply trauma-informed counselling techniques


• 
  Ability and willingness to work flexible hours


• 
  Valid Ontario driver’s license or transportation to perform the duties of the role.


• 
  Vulnerable Sector Check that is satisfactory to the agency.


• 
  valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a properly insured vehicle


• 
  Basic computer skills


• 
  Bilingual French/English

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 
  Lift approximately 20-25 pounds.


• 
  Occasionally, lift or place items at height.


• 
  High concentration levels

WORK CONDITIONS:

• 
  Office with regular hours (18 hours per week).  Some flexibility required to meet the needs of the program and the clients.


• 
  Interruption level is low.


• 
  Travel within in the district is required

 COMPETENCIES:

• 
  Integrity and discretion


• 
  Strong work ethic


• 
  Proven ability to work independently and in a team


• 
  Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills


• 
  Demonstrated leadership, problem solving and organizational skills


• 
  Strong conflict management skills


• 
  Ability to learn new skills and ask questions


• 
  Approach women and their children in a non-judgmental way

ENGAGEMENT:

• 
  Works on a regular schedule but has the ability to be flexible as needed


• 
  Works from a feminist perspective


• 
  Works in a team environment


• 
  Works to end violence against women


• 
  Respects the policies, procedures and standards of conduct of Pavilion Women’s Centre


• 
  Uses the lines of communication the agency has adopted


• 
  Respects the strategic plans and direction of Pavilion Women’s Centre

French Language Service Designation: Bilingualism, English and French, is required.  In accordance with its designation under the French language services Act, if no bilingual candidates (both internal and external) meet the qualifications, unilingual English-speaking candidates may be considered.