1258: SNAP CHILD & FAMILY COUNSELLOR

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

Job summary

An established community service organization is seeking a dedicated SNAP Child and Family Counsellor to join their multi-disciplinary team. This vital role focuses on meeting the developmental and psycho-social needs of children and families, ensuring they receive appropriate assessments and treatments. The ideal candidate will possess strong counseling skills, engage with hard-to-reach clients, and work collaboratively with families to create effective treatment plans. With a commitment to making a difference in the community, this position offers a unique opportunity to positively impact the lives of Anishinabek children and youth. If you are passionate about community service and have the necessary qualifications, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

Flexible work schedule

EFAP for employees and families

Dental, healthcare, and vision benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required; HBSW preferred.
• Experience in counseling services to Anishinabek families preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counseling

Family Engagement

Behavior Management

Crisis Intervention

Communication

Education

Human Services Diploma

HBSW

Tools

Standard First Aid/CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

• Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

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: Social and community service workers

Total Positions: 1

Wage: $25.08 To $32.73 Hourly

Hours/Week: 32.5

Closing Date / Apply By: 12/3/2024

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.