Residential Counsellor, Cornerstone

**We’re Hiring: Full Time Residential Counsellor, Cornerstone** =============================================================== **Location:** Brantford, ON **Hours:** Sunday to Thursday 4pm-12am **Start Date:** As soon as possible(Vacant Position) **Apply by:** November 20th, 2026 | **Reference:** FT Residential Counsellor **Email Applications to:** recruit@soarcs.ca **About SOAR Community Services** --------------------------------- At SOAR, we believe in lifting communities through compassionate, inclusive, and innovative care. Serving the communities of Brantford, Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk since 1968, we are accredited in Children and Youth Mental Health, Community Mental Health and Addictions Services and Youth Justice Services through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation. Our departments include Employment, Justice, Mental Health and Addictions, and Housing. Join a team that’s committed to making a difference – every day. **The Opportunity** ------------------- We are recruiting for a **Full Time Residential Counsellor, Cornerstone**. This role is a vital part of our **Housing Program**, supporting individuals with a 23-bed transitional housing residence for both males and females between the ages of 17-29 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. **What You’ll Do** ------------------ * Develop, implement, and monitor Support Plans and help clients develop the skills and resources they need to enhance their development of interpersonal and instrumental life skills. * Assess needs utilizing the Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT). * Tour the facilities to ensure that the residence, clients and grounds are safe and secure and take corrective action. * Apply the principles of the Housing First approach in day-to-day work and interactions. * Work collaboratively with the Cornerstone team to ensure program delivery to all clients. * Integrate a harm reduction approach. **What You’ll Bring** --------------------- * College Diploma in Social Services; University Degree in related Social Sciences is preferred. * Minimum 2 years’ combined student placement and/or paid experience in substance use, concurrent disorders and/or mental health clinical or group settings. * Experience delivering group and/or individual life skills programs. * Must have access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required. * Must hold a valid G driver’s license and be able to transport clients to appointments, community activities, and program-related events. **Why Join SOAR?** ------------------ * **Salary:** Starting at $24.74 per hour. * **Benefits:** Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and travel insurance, with options fully paid for Full Time staff. * **Time off:** 3 weeks’ vacation, 60 hours