1236: SNAP CHILD & FAMILY COUNSELLOR

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated SNAP Child and Family Counsellor to join a multi-disciplinary team. In this rewarding role, you will ensure the developmental and psycho-social needs of children, youth, and families are met through assessment and treatment. You will engage with clients to create personalized treatment plans, utilizing your understanding of child development and behavior management techniques. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of Anishinabek communities while collaborating with various partners. If you are passionate about helping others and possess the necessary qualifications, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required; HBSW preferred.
• Experience in counselling Anishinabek children and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for children and families.
• Develop tailored treatment plans and manage risky behaviors.

Skills

Counselling Skills

Understanding of Child Development

Behavior Management Techniques

Collaboration with Families

Crisis Management

Education

Human Services Diploma

HBSW (preferred)

Tools

Standard First Aid/CPR

Driver's Licence

Job description

Under the direction of the SNAP Program Manager, the SNAP Child and Family Counsellor will ensure the current developmental, treatment, and psycho-social needs of children, youth, and families are met by actively participating in the provision of assessment and treatment. SNAP Child and Family Counsellors (CFCs) have a sound understanding of the theories that inform the development and treatment of problem behaviours and emotional difficulties in latency-aged children and their families. CFCs must engage often hard-to-reach clients and work collaboratively with the family to develop a treatment plan tailored to their individual strengths and needs, managing risky behaviours when necessary. CFCs endorse a scientist-practitioner model, delivering an evidence-based program which includes individual, family and group counselling; within the framework of the agency’s vision and mission. Working on a multi-disciplinary team, CFCs have an understanding of the complexities of family life, group dynamics, role-play, and behaviour management techniques. CFCs have highly developed skills and relate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and are responsible for liaising with child welfare, schools, police, and other community partners.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $25.08 - $32.73

Hours/Week: 32.5

Days of Work: n/a

Closing Date / Apply By: 11/5/2024

Start Date: n/a

Qualifications:

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required. A HBSW is preferred.
• Two or more years experience in the provision of counselling services to Anishinabek children, youth, and their families is preferred. Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search.
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Counselling Services Manager in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle.
• A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Some travel to the First Nations communities in and around the District of Thunder Bay will be required.