1367: SNAP CHILD & FAMILY COUNSELLOR

Northwest Employment Works; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a SNAP Child and Family Counsellor to engage families in providing specialized treatment for children and youth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in counselling, familiarity with the needs of Anishinabek families, and the ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team. The role includes individual, family, and group counselling, and requires some travel to First Nations communities. Salary ranges from $26.48 to $33.54 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year Human Services Diploma required.
• Preference for two or more years counselling experience with Anishinabek children.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, family, and group counselling.
• Collaborate with families to develop tailored treatment plans.
• Liaise with community partners including child welfare and schools.

Skills

Counselling techniques

Family engagement

Behavior management

Crisis intervention

Education

Human Services Diploma

HBSW

Tools

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

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. FCW’s 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.

Salary Range: $26.48 To $33.54 Hourly

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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 posses a Class “G” Driver’s License 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

Hours of Work

32.5 hours per week

Please apply directly at dilico.com/careers/

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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