Supervisor, Refugee and Immigrant Counselling in - Calgary, Canada - Kindred Connections Society
1 week ago
Description
JOB POSTING
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About Kindred:
At Kindred, we're convinced the key to living well is healthy relationships with self, family, and others. But relationships are complicated and sometimes we find ourselves in vulnerable places, disconnected from those who matter most.
Kindred's purpose is to realize the power of human connection, and it shapes everything we do. Whether biological or chosen, family is the most important relationship in a person's life. So, we invest in the special bond between children and those that care for them. We provide road maps toward healing when essential relationships are ruptured. And we understand that accessing timely mental health support can inspire confidence with self and others. Healthy human connection is possible, and together we can realize it.
Kindred Values:
Compassion | Courage | Excellence | Family | Humility
The Position:
Job Title:
Supervisor, Refugee & Immigrant Counselling in Schools (NEW INITIATIVE)
Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent
Hybrid Work Option Available Position
Overview:
This newly created role reports to the Manager, Family Mental Health and Social Inclusion and is an exciting opportunity to implement an innovative new program in partnership with the Calgary Board of Education.
You will recruit, develop, and mentor a 9 to 12-person team of school-based counsellors to work with Immigrant and Refugee students in grades 7 through 12.
You will champion this new program and deploy both single session and longer-term counselling while also building capacity to support the mental health needs of the entire student population.
You will monitor systems, processes, and protocols that support best practices, measure outcomes, and continuously evaluate and refine the program.
Key Accountabilities:
Clinical:
Lead a team of graduate level counsellors providing trauma-informed, barrier free, systemically oriented clinical services to a specialized population of Immigrant and Refugee students and their families.
Program:
Assist with program outcome measurement and evaluation and ensure adherence to ethical and best practice standards.
People:
Work closely with Manager, People & Culture to recruit top performers, develop engagement strategies, and implement performance development practices.
Strategy:
Provide input on strategic direction and be a culture keeper for our highly engaged and successful workplace. Participate on team and Kindred-wide leadership teams and committees. Represent Kindred in the community with a commitment to collaboration and partnerships.
Qualifications:
- Peoplecentred leadership style focused on team member growth and wellbeing;
- Understanding of, and appreciation for, single session counselling;
- Ability to build and lead a team of clinical practice counsellors in support of Immigrant and Refugee youth and families with lived experiences;
- Posture of cultural humility while working with diverse populations.
Qualities and Characteristics:
- Embodies Kindred's purpose (to realize the power of human connection) as demonstrated by prioritizing, embracing, and thriving in the work through strong relationships internally and externally;
- Strong personal alignment with the Kindred values.
Assets:
- Experience with single session counselling;
- Knowledge of or experience with working in a school setting or within a school system;
- Experience working with immigrant and/or refugee families and/or youth;
- Knowledge of quality assurance, data management, program outcome measurement and/or evaluation;
- Core Brain Story Certification through Alberta Family Wellness Initiative.
What We Offer:
- 35hour work week;
- Competitive salary and annual reviews;
- Generous vacation time;
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, paid sick/personal days, life insurance, AD&D, supplemental employment insurance benefits plan, and longterm disability;
- Group RRSP with employermatched contributions;
- Learning and development opportunities;
- Ongoing employee appreciation and social events;
- Chance to be an integral part of an organization that is positively impacting the health and wellbeing of Calgary's Immigrant and Refugee population.
Position Requirements:
- Successful applicant must either have completed a Police Information Check and Alberta Intervention Record Check within 6 months or be prepared to complete them;
- Successful applicant will be required to be onsite at schools and other locations; valid driver's license and use of a vehicle with appropriate insurance is required;
- Some flexibility with hours of work to meet direct report needs; availability to work one evening a week.
How to Apply:
Kindred offers a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, paid sick/personal days, generous vacation time, life insurance, AD&D, supplement
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