Child and Family Counsellor

1 week ago


Ottawa, Canada Tungasuvvingat Inuit Full time

Education, other
- Social work, general
- Social work, other
- Public administration and social service professions, other
- Social sciences, other
- Mental health counselling/counsellor
- Mental and social health services and allied professions, other
- or equivalent experience

**Work setting**:

- Community service organization
- Counselling centres
- Family therapy centres
- On-site customer service
- Social service or charity agency
- Rehabilitation centre and special health institution

**Tasks**:

- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
- Participate in fundraising activities
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
- Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods

**Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses**:

- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
- Non-violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) Certificate
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

**Computer and technology knowledge**:

- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word

**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Driving record check (abstract)
- Vulnerable sector check

**Transportation/travel information**:

- Valid driver's licence

**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Large caseload
- Large workload
- Overtime required

**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics

**Workplace information**:

- Remote work available

**Screening questions**:

- Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
- Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
- What is the highest level of study you have completed?

**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits

**Long term benefits**:

- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Maternity and parental benefits
- Other benefits
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

**Other benefits**:

- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- On-site recreation and activities
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities
- Parking available
- Wellness program



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