Family Engagement Counsellor

3 weeks ago


Cobourg, Canada Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre Full time

**Family Engagement Counsellor**

Full Time
- 30 hours

About us

Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre is an accredited violence against women agency working to end gender-based violence by providing accessible, compassionate, and best practice modeled programs and services inclusive of shelter, counselling, housing support, and prevention through a support system that inspires hope, creates safety, and fosters resilience. Our services provide a range of options and entry points, helping women gain the right kind of support at the right time in their journey. All services are free, confidential, woman-centered, inclusive, and accepting. All woman-identified individuals are welcome in all our spaces, including cis and transwomen.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity within our Shelter Services team for a full-time (30 hours) Family Engagement Counsellor. Working collaboratively with the direct service team, the Family Engagement Counsellor will develop and implement counselling services and supportive programs to create a safe, supportive and welcoming environment for women, children, youth and families.

Key Responsibilities
- Ensure a strong, innovative support system is in place for women and their children within Shelter Services and Child Witness programs
- Build resiliency in children by developing and implementing supportive programming
- Engage and support mothers with their parenting needs with a trauma-informed lens
- Provide consultation, support and education to families about the impact of trauma on parenting with the goal of strengthening parent-child relationships, enhancing parenting skills and reducing parenting stress
- Complete safety assessments and explore risk management strategies with children, youth and their families
- Facilitate groups/workshops

Required Qualifications
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in social work, social services or a related field
- Proven experience in a related field and a willingness to learn
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate and work within a team environment
- Strong crisis intervention skills
- Ability to create healthy, effective and ethical relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries
- Valid CPR & First Aid
- Successful completion of a criminal reference check, including a vulnerable sector check

What We Offer
- Competitive benefit package & salary ranging from $39,733.20- $41,558.40
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Opportunity to be a part of a growing organization
- Participate in a culture that is committed to staff wellness and engagement

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $39,733.20-$41,558.40 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person


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