Crisis Counsellor
Ottawa Police based in Ottawa, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Crisis Counsellor. The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) is a vital law enforcement agency serving the community. OPS works tirelessly to protect residents and maintain order within the city. OPS collaborates with citizens and organizations to address local concerns and build trust. The Ottawa Police Service plays a crucial role in promoting security and well-being for all residents. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Ottawa Police
Directorate: Investigations
Section: Victim Support
Position: Crisis Counsellor
No of Vacancies: 1
Salary: $102,294.92 – $120,465.80 Annually
Employment Type: Multiple full time temporary
Pay Group: Nine (9)
Location: Ottawa, ON, CA
Work Location: Central – 19 Fairmont
Requisition ID/Job ID: 10005257
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English and French Language
Education: Candidates should have Masters in counselling, Psychology, Social Work or Demonstrated current registration in one of these Masters programs
Experience: Candidates should have Three (3) years Direct experience in crisis intervention and post trauma counselling with victims of crime, trauma, critical incidents Experience working with victims/survivors of violence against persons
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have experience in clinical assessments and triaging multiple files, including knowledge of identifying, assessing, and managing high-risk indicators
- The candidates should have experience in Post Trauma Interventions
- The candidates should have experience in assessment, triage, and knowledge of a variety of community resources
- The candidates should possess a working knowledge of the Criminal Justice System
- The candidates should have experience in suicide risk assessment and intervention
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of the professional code of ethics relevant to the College, the Child Family Services Act, the Mental Health Act, and the Provincial and Federal Victims Bill of Rights
- The candidates should have a working knowledge of best practices in Crisis Intervention and Early Intervention, as well as Social Service Agencies within the City of Ottawa
- The candidates should have oral, reading, and writing fluency in French or other languages
- The candidates should have completed Suicide Intervention Training, Disaster Mental Health Training, and Advanced Level Post Trauma Interventions Training
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to provide crisis intervention, post-trauma counseling, assessment, and referral to victims and survivors of crime, tragic circumstances, and critical incidents, liaising between the police service, Ottawa Victim Service, and other partners in the justice system and the community to ensure optimal provision of services
- The candidates should be able to conduct crisis intervention and post-trauma counseling for victims/survivors of crime, tragic circumstances, critical incidents, and disasters
- The candidates should be able to work in partnership with Ottawa Victim Services, Canadian Red Cross, Salvation Army, the City of Ottawa, and other community service providers to provide direct services to victims and survivors of crime and trauma
- The candidates should be able to assess and triage all assigned cases for high-risk lethality, focusing on identifying the level of risk, impact of the event, and availability of resources to individuals, groups, and the community
- The candidates should be able to ensure that all high-risk partner assault cases are referred to the Partner Assault Support Team for review and liaise with PAST team agencies when mandated to do so
- The candidates should be able to refer individuals to appropriate community resources, including working collaboratively with Ottawa Victim Services to provide services
- The candidates should be able to work in conjunction with sworn members to ensure that victims/survivors are provided with the best possible service
- The candidates should be able to work in conjunction with community partners, respecting all existing Memorandums of Understanding
- The candidates should be able to ensure that cultural interpretation is provided to individuals, groups, and the community when required
- The candidates should be able to provide input on standard operating procedures and protocols as requested
- The candidates should be able to participate in the evaluation of day-to-day operations to ensure ongoing improvements to function and services
- The candidates should be able to participate in team meetings
- The candidates should be able to actively participate in Clinical Supervision and the creation of annual short and long-term goals
- The candidates should be able to actively seek feedback from colleagues, managers, and victims/survivors regarding the provision of services and participate in ongoing professional development activities
- The candidates should be able to provide training and presentations to members of the community and to members of the police service
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!