Family Support Counsellor I / II - Family Support Network

Résumé du poste

The Family Support Counsellor provides in-home support, school liaison, and community coordination to children and families. They are responsible for conducting assessments, facilitating parent skills training, and intervening in crisis situations to ensure family safety.

Détails du poste

We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community. We're looking for two (2) Family Support Counsellors I / II to join our team! Role Summary Reporting to the Program Manager, the Family Support Counsellor I is responsible for the delivery of family support services to the children and families in the care of Wood’s Homes. Family support services include in home support as well as school liaison and community co-ordination as needed. Family Support Workers can be attached to educational, residential or community-based services and this determination is governed by the needs and procedures of those programs. The Family Support Counsellor will demonstrate due diligence in being exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes. Responsibilities Completes program related assessment process and jointly establishes goals and areas of focus. Advocates for the family and in that role supports the development of a network of resources with the family, community and other involved professionals while teaching the families how to advocate for themselves. Provides parent skills training in addition to supportive individual and family counselling. Attends to the safety of all family members by intervening directly in crisis situations and providing follow-up care as required. Participates in weekly supervision, case reviews, clinical rounds, and team meetings in order to ensure the delivery of effective Family Support services. Reports workplace hazards, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or incidents (including near misses, injuries, or equipment damage) to their direct supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Degree required in one of the Human Sciences, Childcare, or a related field. Minimum two (2) to four (4) years’ experience working with infants, children and/or adolescents, and families. Family and in-home support experience preferred. Case Management experience is preferred. Must have a full, non-GDL class 5 driver’s license and own transportation. Personal suitability. Why choose us. We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.

Ce que vous ferez

The Family Support Counsellor provides in-home support, school liaison, and community coordination to children and families. They are responsible for conducting assessments, facilitating parent skills training, and intervening in crisis situations to ensure family safety.

Exigences

Candidates must hold a degree in Human Sciences, Childcare, or a related field. A minimum of two to four years of experience working with families and children, along with a valid class 5 driver's license, is required.

Compétences indiquées

• assessment · Souhaitée
• Sens de l’organisation · Souhaitée
• Training · Souhaitée
• Health · Souhaitée
• safety · Souhaitée
• management · Souhaitée
• Process · Souhaitée
• case management · Souhaitée
• Reporting · Souhaitée
• Development · Souhaitée
• Supervision · Souhaitée
• coordination · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Family support
• Crisis intervention
• Case management
• Parent skills training
• Advocacy
• Assessment
• Clinical rounds
• School liaison
• Community coordination
• Follow-up care
• Safety management
• Counseling
• Follow-Up Care
• Clinical Rounds
• Valid Driver's License
• Teaching
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Due Diligence
• Family Support
• Program Management

Domaines d’emploi

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Family Support Counselor
• Mental / Behavioral Health Counselor
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health Counselors
• Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors