TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization Looking for Counselor (Violence Against Women) at Toronto, Ontario, Canada Full Time

TNO seeking a Violence Against Women+ Counsellor to join our team in in a full-time contract role.

You will be successful in this role, if you have a post-secondary education (Diploma, Certificate, etc.), or equivalent, with specialization in Social Work and/or Women Studies. A professional with at least two to four years’ experience in the field of supportive counselling and advocacy for women who have been abused. You are skillful in crisis intervention, with experience in working with diverse communities, and knowledgeable of the laws, policies, and procedures related to family violence. Preference will be given to those with experience in providing support to abused women.

Reporting to the Health and Wellness Manager, you will conduct intake and assessment in person, virtually, or over the telephone and provide various options for community-based services. Providing solutions-oriented brief therapy and supportive counseling to female+ victims of intimate abuse within a framework of solutions.

Vaccination Requirement – You must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to any valid medical or religious exemption from vaccination as provided by the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Screening – As a condition of employment, the successful applicant must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Job Type: Full-time contract position until March 31, 2024

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – Some evenings and weekends may be required

Work Location: In person (Toronto, ON M4H 1R1)

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free parking
• Social activities organized by the organization
• Public transportation nearby

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

TNO is committed to employment equity initiatives. We encourage residents of Thorncliffe Park, Flemingdon Park, and surrounding communities, and people who are racialized, Indigenous, people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities, and other equity-seeking groups to apply. TNO is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Should you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Company Description

TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a well-established community-based social and health service agency providing a wide range of programs and services supporting low-income and newcomer communities across Ontario and sometimes across different provinces through online services and referrals.

TNO – The Neighbourhood Organization (TNO) is a well-established community-based social and health service agency providing a wide range of programs and services supporting low-income and newcomer communities across Ontario and sometimes across different provinces through online services and referrals.