Farsi Speaking Counsellor

1 week ago


Ottawa, Canada JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OTTAWA Full time

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of people seeking counselling? Do you possess solid counselling skills and a profound understanding of mental health challenges faced by people today? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our dynamic and diverse organization as a Counsellor.


At The Counselling Group (TCG), we are dedicated to empowering individuals and providing them with the support they need to overcome life's challenges. We believe in fostering a nurturing and inclusive environment where our clients can flourish and grow. As a Counsellor, you will play a crucial role in helping clients enhance their emotional well-being, build resilience, and cultivate healthy relationships.


Our work extends to serve a diverse clientele, including vulnerable newcomers and refugees, who have unique needs and experiences. We are committed to providing culturally sensitive and inclusive counselling services to support their journey towards well-being and personal growth. As a part of our team, you will collaborate with a group of compassionate mental health professionals, united in our commitment to serve the diverse ethnic and religious communities of Ottawa and the surrounding region.


Position Summary:

The Counselling Group (a program offered by Jewish Family Services of Ottawa) is seeking a Counsellor. Fluency in Farsi and/or Dari is required. Comfortable working in-person and in a virtual setting (tele-therapy). Under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, the successful candidate(s) will be responsible for direct service provision, which will include conducting client assessments and providing psychotherapy interventions.


Benefits:

  • 15 days' vacation in first year prorated to your start date and FTE (Full Time Equivalent).
  • 10 days Personal Time Off prorated to your start date and FTE after 3 months of employment.
  • Various Jewish Holy days off.
  • Health and Dental Benefits plan.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Employer RRSP after one year of employment.
  • Use of gym facilities.
  • Flexible employer.
  • Accessible workspace.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Provides clinical counselling / psychotherapy to clients.
  2. Provides culturally appropriate and language-specific direct service including client assessment, treatment, and referrals.
  3. Provides advocacy and referrals to help clients’ access relevant community services.
  4. Maintains cooperative working relationships with community agencies, schools, courts, child welfare workers, etc.
  5. Ensures quality client care that is consistent with best practices, agency standards, and evidence-based approaches.
  6. Maintains necessary documentation and case records.
  7. Participates in supervision, meetings, workshops (including professional development opportunities).
  8. Performs related work as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications/Experience:

  1. M.S.W., M.Ed. (Counselling) or equivalent degree.
  2. Membership in good standing with the OCSWSSW or CRPO (RSW or RP).
  3. Maintains or is eligible to maintain professional liability insurance through their association.
  4. Experience in working with trauma or willingness to learn how to provide psychotherapy in such cases.
  5. Demonstrated experience providing psychotherapy for at least 1 year.
  6. Knowledge of community resources and host-agent language and culture.
  7. Ability to work flexible hours according to program need with at least one evening per week.
  8. Fluency in Farsi is required. Fluency in Dari is an asset.
  9. Comfortable working in-person and in a virtual setting (tele-therapy).

Additional Preferred Experience:

  1. Possess the lived experience, knowledge, and cultural experiences required to support members of the LGBTQ+ communities.
  2. Possess the lived experience, knowledge, and cultural experiences required to support people who are visible minorities and specifically those from Farsi/Dari speaking communities.

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa supports equal opportunity employment. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Right Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Jewish Family Services. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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