- Demonstrated understanding of culturally safe, woman-centered, child-focused and family-oriented services and treatment.
- Knowledge of/ Harm Reduction model.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated foundation in evidence-based modalities, concepts and approaches including, but not limited to: Strengths Based Case Management, Feedback Informed approaches, Motivational enhancement and other collaborative approaches that encourage partnerships between service providers and women and support women centred, client directed work, and holistic approaches when working with women, children and families.
- Knowledge of and experience with group process, facilitation techniques and community development.
- Knowledge of and experience working with the effects of personal/intergenerational/historical trauma on women, their children and families, including an understanding of trauma informed and violence informed practices.
- Demonstrated understanding of oppression and its impact on women and children.
- Knowledge of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and a demonstrated ability to adapt programs and resources to meet the unique needs and abilities of women, children and families with FASD who are engaged with HerWay Home programs and services.
- Demonstrated ability in problem solving and ethical decision-making;
- Demonstrated ability to engage clients through the use of sound judgment, good observation and attending skills, tact and empathy;
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams and other government and service agencies;
- Ability to engage in productive clinical supervision processes and to give and receive constructive criticism;
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision;
- Ability to promote and support positive change and independence;
- Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software;
- Ability to foster good public relations;
- Ability to organize work effectively, establish and carry out priorities to meet critical deadlines and to be flexible in a fast paced complicated environment;
- Possession of a valid BC Driver's License.
Wraparound Facilitator - Victoria, Canada - Island Health
Description
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience
Baccalaureate Degree in a health or a human services related discipline, including counselling content, from an approved post-secondary institution. Two (2) years recent experience in a strengths-based case management or wraparound approach role with women with complex health, behavioural and social challenges including: substance use, pregnancy, early parenting, physical/mental health concerns, domestic violence, trauma, homelessness & street-involvement. Experience with individual, family and group counselling is an asset as is knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture and the impact of colonization and assimilation on Aboriginal women and their families. Travel is a requirement of this job. Travel arrangements must meet the requirements of the program.