Counsellng Group Facilitator - Oshawa, Canada - JHS Durham

JHS Durham

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Oshawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

beBee Recruiter

Description

Counselling Group Facilitator

Division:
Youth & Adult Services

Work Status:

Full-Time

Location:
Durham Region (Oshawa, Whitby, Bowmanville)

About the Role

The Counsellor will support service users through the intake and assessment process, make referrals (internal/external), determine group/program suitability, facilitate groups, be accountable for service users on caseload, and manage files.

Currently, the individual will be required to facilitate the following groups:
Anger Management, Parenting, Cooperative Parenting and/or DADS programs. The counsellor will work a 'flexible' schedule to accommodate for evening groups as required.

You will be working on things like:

Service User Support

Perform intake, assessment and/or referral
Facilitate groups
Perform individual counselling/makeup sessions as necessary
Communicate/advocate on behalf of service users with other agencies and program providers
Use counselling and communication skills to evaluate group readiness, negotiate readiness for change and develop a suitable action plan

Case Management/Documentation

Maintains uptodate case notes, progress reports and service user files with a clear rationale for methods and interventions, as per JHSD standards
Maintains uptodate and accurate statistical documentation in accordance with the program requirements.

Community Liaison Functions

Deliver workshops and public education to community groups, schools, and organizations
Participate in relevant community committees, and groups etc.
Make referrals to community agencies as appropriate
Represent the agency in the community and promote programs as appropriate
Establish and maintain positive relationships with other community services agencies and organizations
Attend internal/external workshops, meetings and seminars as required

Administrative

Monitor and maintain financial tracking where required
Maintain statistical data relevant to program objectives and funder expectations; participate in program recordkeeping in an accurate and auditable manner in accordance with established program procedures
Communicate effectively and tactfully in both oral and written form
Knowledge of John Howard Society's policies, programs and services
Attend agency, office and team meetings as required
Support the training of group cofacilitators/moderators (students and staff)
Ensure that all services provided are within the standards of service maintained by JHS and consistent with the agency's philosophical beliefs
Other related duties that may be assigned
Invoicing for groups and book materials when required
Submit cash requests, mileage forms as required
Attend program and agency meetings as required
Develop and implement new programming as per community needs

If you have the following we would love to hear from you

Formal academic training is required: Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or Social Sciences, or College Diploma in Social Service Work
Theoretical and practical training in individual and group counselling
A minimum of (2) years' experience in social service work involving theory, principles, and practices of counselling
Comprehensive understanding of issues and linkages related to child and family welfare, relationships, trauma, addictions, mental health, family court system and the criminal justice system
Experience, knowledge and understanding of parenting practices within different cultures
Strategically utilizes counselling modalities and approaches to engage and support diverse service users
Strong awareness of local community services and needs relevant to population
Excellent, tactful, and appropriate verbal and written communication skills, experienced in support, deescalation, and crisis intervention skills
High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability
Works well independently and as part of a team
Strong commitment to privacy and confidentiality, acts with integrity
Practices a strong work ethic, takes responsibility for their actions
Demonstrates punctuality and accountability with their time
Contributes to the program strategy
Open to supervision and feedback, works collaboratively, reflects on practice
Meets established deadlines
Manages program and agency change in a positive manner
Valid Class G driver's license with appropriate 2 million liability insurance required
Crisis Intervention training and certification
ASIST Certification is an asset
Satisfactory Police/Vulnerable Sector Check, if selected for the position

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Trauma:

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Racism and prejudice:

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Gender Expression and Identity LGBTQ+:

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Immigration, newcomers:

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Substance use:

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Family relationships:

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Disability:

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Education and learning challenges:

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Systems experiences (i.e. Child Welfare, Criminal Justice)

Status:
Full Time

Duration:
Continuous

Hours: 35 hours per w