Family Counsellor - Ottawa, Canada - CFMWS

CFMWS

Verified Company

Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

WHO WE ARE
CFMWS. A job with purpose.

Our 4000+ person strong organization champions a healthy, fun, creative and active lifestyle for Canadian Armed Forces members, Veterans and their families.

Help us deliver a variety of recreation and fitness programs, offer family support, organize charity events and make sure our members access retail, travel and banking discounts and customized financial services.

At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we love what we do. And we live it too.

THE ROLE

The Family Counsellor will provide professional consultation, assessment and clinical counseling services through evidence-based practices to singles, families, couples, and children, and crisis intervention to CANSOFCOM families.

The Family Counsellor will develop and deliver preventative mental health and lifestyle management programs, workshops and services for CANSOFCOM families, provide referral and follow-up services to clients requiring specialized professional services and support self-help, therapeutic and support group's development through facilitation, presentations and/or information sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses**Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or a related field
AND several years of experience in social work, counselling or a related field.

AND
Current Registered Professional Counsellors (RPC) or Master Practitioners in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) designation or equivalent.

Experience

In psychosocial counselling using evidencebased treatment approaches
In the use of recognized, evidencebased treatment approaches
In client case management
In developing, planning and conducting presentations and briefing sessions
In crisis intervention
In emergency response to critical incidents
In developing and facilitating selfhelp, therapeutic and support groups

Competencies, Skills and Abilities
Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English or French Essential, Bilingual an asset

Reading:
Functional

Writing:
Functional

Oral:
Advanced

BENEFITS AVAILABLE Health Benefits**:
Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.

Work Life Balance:
A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.

Retirement Planning:
Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development:
Online learning opportunities and second language training

Perks:
Discounts through CF Appreciation.

OTHER INFORMATION CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**- Secret Security Clearance required.

Requires local travel.
Required to work some evenings and weekend events.
This is an onsite position. Remote work may be required depending on health and safety considerations.
The selection process will be done in person.

START DATE
August 8, 2023

INCLUSION
AND ACCOMMODATION

Job Reference:
CFMWS06845