1385: SNAP CHILD & FAMILY COUNSELLOR

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services is seeking a SNAP Child and Family Counsellor. The role involves providing counselling to children, youth, and families, ensuring their developmental and psycho-social needs are met through individual, family, and group counselling within a multi-disciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have a Human Services Diploma and experience in related fields, along with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

Optional Flexible schedule

OMERS Pension plan

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available

Comprehensive benefit plan

Qualifications

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required.
• Two or more years' experience in counselling preferred.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search including Vulnerable Sector Search.

Responsibilities

• Ensure developmental and treatment needs of children and families are met.
• Engage clients and develop tailored treatment plans.
• Liaise with child welfare, schools, and community partners.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Two-year Human Services Diploma

HBSW (preferred)

Job description

• 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. 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.

Employment Type

Full Time

Job Occupation Type

Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Total Positions

1

Wage

$26.48 To $33.54 Hourly

Hours/Week

32.5

Days of Work

n/a

Closing Date / Apply By

6/3/2025

Start Date

n/a

Qualifications

• A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required. 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 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

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