Adoption Kinship Counsellor

Family Counsellor Full Time Regular: 37.5 hours per week

Salary:
$60,000
- $77,000 As a member of the Adoption Kinship Counselling team, the Family Counsellor will support children, youth, and families by providing guidance and stabilization throughout the adoption and kinship process. You approach every child and family with compassion, curiosity, and respect, creating a safe space where healing and growth can take root. You believe in the power of collaboration, working alongside families, colleagues, and community partners to build trust, resilience, and lasting connections. Counselling and Therapeutic Support Provide counselling to children and families involved in adoption or kinship placements. Uphold ethical standards, client self-determination, and children's safety, while adhering to agency policies and performance expectations. Engage in supervision, stay informed on best practices, and provide flexible service delivery, including evening availability. A master's degree (MSW, MA, M.
MSc, MC) in psychology, social work or a related discipline. Membership in good standing with either College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP), Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) or The Association of Counselling Therapy of Alberta (ACTA). A minimum of 2 years of counselling experience, including psychotherapeutic work with children and youth. Specific training will be provided to the successful candidate as needed. Experience or knowledge in trauma, grief and loss, neurodivergence, therapeutic parenting, and attachment-based approaches and the children's services system are an asset. Training or experience with Circle of Security Parenting and Theraplay are considered assets. Skillful use of therapeutic modalities and clinical supervision, as well as the ability to collaborate with other professionals to enhance natural and professional supports is essential. Positive attitude and a strong commitment to high-quality service delivery. Completion of Natural Supports Framework is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 with a focus on SharePoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook. The successful candidate must provide a satisfactory Police Information Check with Vulnerable Sector Search (PICVSS) and a Child Intervention Record Check (IRC). Be part of a community of over 100 passionate professionals who live our values of Respect, Kindness, Enjoy ample time off, including three (3) weeks paid vacation pro-rated to start date, personal days, and office closure days, so you can bring your best self to work and beyond. We invest in your wellbeing and future. You have the opportunity to enrol in employer-paid extended health coverage, including an annual health spending account, after three (3) months, as well as co-pay dental and an RRSP matching program after six (6) months. This support helps employees stay healthy, focused, and confident. Our collaborative environment encourages learning, skill-building, and taking initiative, empowering you to make a meaningful impact every day. By celebrating diversity and fostering inclusion, we create a workplace where everyone can contribute fully and feel empowered to succeed. Carya is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. Carya is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process.