1236 : SNAP CHILD & FAMILY COUNSELLOR

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

Job summary

A leading organization in Ontario seeks a SNAP Child and Family Counsellor to provide essential counseling services to children and families. The role involves developing treatment plans, engaging clients, and working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Candidates should have a strong background in human services and counseling, with a focus on evidence-based practices. Flexibility in hours and travel to First Nations communities is required.

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience in counseling services preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search required.
• Valid Standard First Aid / CPR Certificate needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for children, youth, and families.
• Develop tailored treatment plans in collaboration with families.
• Liaise with child welfare, schools, and community partners.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Human Services Diploma

HBSW

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

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.