Website Dilico Anishinabek Family Care
Why should YOU choose Dilico?
- Optional Hybrid work schedule (This position is not remote)
- Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
- OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
- Competitive salaries
- Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
- Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
- EFAP available to all employees and their families
- Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
- A chance to make a difference in the community
Position Overview:
Under the direction of the SNAP® Program Manager, the SNAP® Child and Family Counsellor will ensure the current developmental, treatment, and psycho-social needs of children, youth, and families are met by actively participating in the provision of assessment and treatment. SNAP® Child and Family Counsellors (CFCs) have a sound understanding of the theories that inform the development and treatment of problem behaviours and emotional difficulties in latency-aged children and their families. CFCs must engage often hard-to-reach clients and work collaboratively with the family to develop a treatment plan tailored to their individual strengths and needs, managing risky behaviours when necessary. FCW’s endorse a scientist-practitioner model, delivering an evidence-based program which includes individual, family and group counselling; within the framework of the agency’s vision and mission. Working on a multi-disciplinary team CFCs have an understanding of the complexities of family life, group dynamics, role-play, and behaviour management techniques. CFCs have highly developed skills and relate effectively to a wide variety of audiences and are responsible for liaising with child welfare, schools, police and other community partners.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A minimum two-year Human Services Diploma is required. A HBSW is preferred
- Two or more years experience in the provision of counselling services to Anishinabek children, youth, and their families is preferred. Candidates without the specific education qualifications and where the position does not require certified qualification to practice, but who possess an appropriate combination of experience and other academic qualifications will also be considered
- Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Search
- Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Counselling Services Manager in relation to service requirements
- Must posses a Class “G” Driver’s Licence and have access to a personal vehicle
- A valid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate
- Some travel to the First Nations communities in and around the District of Thunder Bay will be required
Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week
Salary Range: $25.08 To $32.73 Hourly
To apply for this job please visit www.dilico.com.