family service worker

North of Superior Counselling Programs; Marathon; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health agency in Ontario is seeking a dedicated professional to provide counselling services to at-risk youth. The role involves assessing client needs, preparing case histories, and conducting counselling sessions. Strong interpersonal skills and relevant certifications are essential. The position offers health benefits and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Health care plan

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Team building opportunities

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Experience in child welfare and early intervention programming.
• Holds current certifications in first aid and crisis intervention.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports or case histories for clients.
• Assess client's needs and eligibility for services.
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions.

Skills

Counselling

Communication

Cultural Awareness

Flexibility

Education

College / CEGEP

Tools

MS Office

Desktop publishing software

Job description

Job details

• Work Term: Temporary
• Work Language: English
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Education: College / CEGEP
• Experience: Experience an asset

Work site environment

• Child welfare
• Education or training
• Early intervention programming for at‑risk youth

Work setting

• Community agency
• Government department and / or agency
• Rural area
• Willing to relocate
• Associations and non profit organizations
• Public school

Tasks

• Prepare reports or case histories
• Appraise clients\' needs or eligibility for specific services
• Assess client\'s relevant skill strengths and development needs
• Conduct follow-up assessments
• Develop, co-ordinate and implement the delivery of specific services within the community
• Conduct individual and group counselling sessions
• Liaise with other social services agencies and health care providers involved with clients

Supervision

• No supervision responsibility

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
• Emergency child care first aid and CPR
• Mental health first aid Certificate
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
• Cultural Awareness Training
• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Target audience

• Aboriginal groups
• Culturally diverse groups
• Females
• Males

Computer and technology knowledge

• Electronic mail
• Desktop publishing software
• MS Office

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driver\'s validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Own transportation
• Own vehicle
• Willing to travel
• Valid driver\'s licence
• Travel expenses paid by employer
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Ability to work independently

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Client focus
• Flexibility

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• What is the highest level of study you have completed?

Benefits

• Health benefits: Dental plan, Disability benefits, Health care plan, Paramedical services coverage, Vision care benefits
• Financial benefits: As per collective agreement, Life insurance, Mileage paid, Pension plan
• Long term benefits: Maternity and parental benefits
• Other benefits: Free parking available, Learning / training paid by employer, On-site amenities, Other benefits, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Parking available, Wellness program

Support and diversity programs

• Supports for persons with disabilities: Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for persons with disabilities; Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities
• Supports for newcomers and refugees: Provides diversity and cross-cultural trainings to create a welcoming work environment for newcomers and / or refugees
• Supports for youths: Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for youth
• Supports for Veterans: Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Veterans
• Supports for Indigenous people: Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for Indigenous workers; Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations; Provides cultural competency training and / or awareness training to all employees to create a welcoming work environment for Indigenous workers
• Supports for mature workers: Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination; Offers mentorship, coaching and / or networking opportunities for mature workers; Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)
• Supports for visible minorities: Applies hiring policies that discourage discrimination against members of visible minorities; Provides diversity and cross-cultural training to create a welcoming work environment for members of visible minorities