Support Counsellor - SLCS

St. Leonard’s Community Services offers a continuum of social housing services to meet client needs ranging from homelessness to independent living.  As part of the continuum, Station House and Cornerstone House support formerly homeless clients in preparing for semi and independent living by providing emergency, short- and long-term accommodation.

Station House provides a 7-bed facility offering shelter and support for young people, both males and females, who are between 15 and 17 years of age.  Station House works with individuals who are experiencing social, emotional, mental health challenges and housing obstacles. We offer a full spectrum of social, health and recreational services on site and through referrals to other St. Leonard’s Community Services programs or community agencies.

Cornerstone House offers two separate programs within its physical space, which includes a shelter program and a Transitional Housing program, both for males and females between 18-29 years of age. Cornerstone House works with individuals who are precariously housed or at risk of homelessness and provides them with a safe place to stay, help and support with counselling and life skills coaching to support the transition towards independent living.

As a Support Counsellor for Cornerstone and Station House you will:

• Assist with established Support Plans
• Help clients develop the skills and resources they need to enhance their social functioning
• Tour the facilities to ensure the residences, clients and grounds are safe and secure
• Monitor, distribute and document medication
• Prepare meals/snacks for clients and replenish kitchen supplies for meals

Training: Initial comprehensive training related to all aspects of the role, as well as access to ongoing professional development.