Family Counsellor-chestermere, Calgary Immigrant - Diverse Workforce

Diverse Workforce

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Family Counsellor - Chestermere
Hourly Part Time hours per week
(May be combined with another part - time position)
Limited Term Contract for 7 months

The Family Counsellor is responsible for providing supportive and culturally sensitive short-term counselling for immigrant women, men and their families living in the city of Chestermere.

The counsellor also provides referrals and other needed services to clients experiencing family violence and/or conflicts at home.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conduct intake and assessment of clients
Provide crisis, shortterm counselling and group facilitation
Refer clients to different social service agencies and advocating on their behalf as required
Provide followup services for the clients
Maintain clear communication with different social service agencies involved with victims of abuse, i.e. attend interagency outreach meetings, as directed
Participate in interviews, training and arrangements for the family conflict program volunteers, as assigned
Supervise client interactions on a casebycase basis
Participate in the customization and facilitation of support groups
Ensure all client data entry is completed in the CMS
Complete regular reports as needed
Make appropriate referrals to different community resources as required and do regular followups with all the clientele served
Attend and participate in CIWA events
This position may be combined with another hourly or part time position with the Family Services Department
Other duties as assigned by the Department Manager including requests for additional paid hours on a temporary basis when needed

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

Ensure that professional approach is aligned with CIWA values
Maintain a positive working relationship with all staff and volunteers of CIWA
Maintain a positive image and professional work habits and represent CIWA in a professional manner
Demonstrate a high level of initiative and enthusiasm
Maintain confidentiality at all times
Demonstrate a high level of administrative and IT capacity

QUALIFICATIONS

An undergraduate degree in social work or psychology is required
A master's degree in social work or psychology is considered an asset
Postsecondary training in counselling with practical work experience in the area of family
Experience in posttraumatic stress counselling is a strong asset
A broad knowledge of and experience with immigrant women's issues
Must demonstrate timemanagement abilities and have proven problem solving and decisionmaking skills
Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work in a team environment are essential
Experience with report writing is essential
Ability to work evening and weekend shifts when required
A valid driver's license and reliable vehicle is required
Second language is an asset; Tagalog or Punjabi is preferred

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an environment that is collaborative, innovative and supportive please respond to this post