2 Outreach Counsellors – Domestic Violence

Manitoulin Family Resources requires two full-time Outreach Counsellors – Domestic Violence, in th 
Violence Against Women Prevention program to support women in their recovery from violence and/or abuse. Working with women both in community and in the emergency VAW shelter, the Counsellor offers flexible, supportive client services. Maintenance of client records and statistical data capture is required, as is the promotion of agency services and providing public education.
The successful candidate will have:
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant field, or combination of suitable diploma and relevant work
experience
• Registration with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers as a member
in good standingand/or proof of eligibility and intent to do so is required
• Ability to apply an intersectional feminist framework that identifies women’s relation to social
systems
• Familiarity with the child welfare sector and court processes
• In-depth knowledge of community support services for women and children
• Working knowledge of harm reduction principles and practice
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, cultural competency, and anti-oppressive
frameworks
• Excellent interpersonal, planning, and communication skills
• Ability to work evenings and weekends when required to do so
• Valid driver’s license, reliable vehicle, clear VSS, and insurable driver’s abstract are
requirements of the position and conditions of hire.
This position is a bargaining unit position. Flexibility in scheduling will be required to meet the needs
of the Outreach program, with the position averaging 35 hours per week. Outreach Counsellors
deliver direct client services throughout the catchment area of Manitoulin Island and the north-east
shore of Lake Huron, from Massey to Nairn Centre. There are times of remote work assignments and
a suitable remote setting respectful of confidentiality and PHIPA compliance is required. The position
is based out of the main administration office in Mindemoya.
We strive to foster an organization that reflects the diversity of the community we serve and
welcome applications from all qualified candidates. We encourage applications from individuals
from underserved and underrepresented cultural and racial communities, from First Nations, Inuit
P.O. Box 181 Mindemoya, ON P0P 1S0
t: 705.368.3400
f: 705.370.4796
Violence Against Women Prevention – Haven House Shelter & Outreach Counselling
Children’s Services – Manitoulin Early ON Child and Family Centre, Centre based & Home Childcare
Help Centre – Food Bank and Thrift Shop
and Metis communities, Two-Spirit, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with disabilities, and
those with lived experience of abuse, food insecurity, homelessness, mental health difficulties and
addictions. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation
needs to ensure your equal participation.
Deadline for applications: Accepted until positions are filled
Please forward applications to:
Colleen Hill
Executive Director, Manitoulin Family Resources
chill@mfresources.net