Nisa Foundation
Location
Edmonton, Alberta
Salary
CA$34 - CA$34 / HOUR
Provide mentorship, emotional support, and crisis risk assessment to residents using a peer counselling model. Develop mental health wellness groups and coordinate with caseworkers to support housing integration and community referrals.
Requires a relevant degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counselling with 2-3 years of experience. Proficiency in English and French is required, with additional languages like Arabic, Urdu, or Somali considered an asset.
***French speaking is a must, Arabic, Urdu or Somali is an asset***
Mental Health Counsellor -
Job TitleMental Health CounsellorJob StatusPart time (10-15 hours/week) Independent Contractor Reports to Mental Health LeadLocationNisa Homes Edmonton In Person
Nisa Foundation is a community-based charity that has promoted safety, security, and mental wellness for racialized women across Canada since 2014. The organization provides toll-free peer-to-peer counseling services, transitional homes for women & children fleeing abuse or homelessness, and facilitates educational workshops. Nisa Foundation's mission is to transform communities by engaging, equipping, and enriching the lives of women and children to reach their full potential.
Under the supervision of the Mental Health Lead, the Mental Health Counsellor is responsible for providing mentorship, emotional support, problem-solving, goal setting, crisis risk assessment, and referrals to other community support. Mental Health Counsellors promote empowerment and self-determination through non-judgmental listening and client-centred goal setting. The Mental Health Counsellor will use the peer counselling model to assist residents in identifying and achieving life goals as part of their experience at Nisa Homes.
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