- Combination of education and experience.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills.
- High level of emotional intelligence, patience and integrity.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Able to deliver information with tact and diplomacy.
- Acts ethically and with the highest degree of confidentiality.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude.
Family Wellness Counsellor - North Vancouver, Canada - Squamish Nation
Description
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Working as an integral part of the Ayás Mén̓men Child and Family Services Department, this position reports directly to the Manager, Child and Family Wellness Services Ayás Mén̓men. This position provides intensive one-to-one support to the family by providing teaching, mentoring, and resources to assist them to manage effectively the challenges they are facing and prevent escalation of them. The incumbent will assess the family's progress at meeting goals, identify strengths and limitations of the family, and work collaboratively with the referring social worker on planning for the family in the home and/or office. The incumbent will ensure that the family understands the issues identified by the referring social worker and will explain the process of dealing with these issues. The incumbent will ensure that a support system is in place for families and children deemed to be "at risk" in a culturally sensitive manner. The position will offer in-home crisis-oriented support to families, assess and evaluate family functioning, make referrals to community resources, and report concerns to the referring social worker as required. The incumbent must have the ability to diffuse difficult situations where an extreme emergency is in progress. This position functions under the mandate of the Ayas Men Men Child & Family Services.
What You Bring
Salary : Compensation based on Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD).
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*