Counsellor (Dcw3)

Are you passionate about contributing to the community? Are you interested in working for an organization that is committed to learning and growing, puts people at the centre of our work, believes in a culture of belonging and build on the strength of our community?

Camino Wellbeing + Mental Health supports individuals, families and communities as they work to strengthen their wellbeing and mental health. Our vision is to have a connected community where all people thrive.

**WHAT’S THE OPPORTUNITIY?**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Counsellor to join our Family Supports team This Counsellor will be responsible for the planning and coordination of the overall service delivery to pregnant and parenting youth participating in residential, community and supportive housing programs. If you’re a Counsellor with a passion for supporting your community then this is the role for you

**WHY WORK FOR US?**

We are a new organization (a new entity formed from the unification of KW Counselling Services, Monica Place and Carizon) that serves individuals, families and communities within the Waterloo Region. We are excited about our work, the impact we have in the community and our people (our people are our superpower). We a committed to doing what is best for our community and to developing our people.

**Join us to**:

- Do work that matters.
- Be part of a caring, passionate, and collaborative workplace that lives its values.
- Learn a ton and support us in creating a more seamless experience for individuals, families and our community.
- Be a part of our diversity, equity, and inclusion journey.
- Put the people we serve at the centre of everything we do.
- Have a positive impact in our community.
- Work with an organization that supports your growth and provides opportunities for you to use your transferrable skills among other teams and programs.

**WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING**:

- Partner with prenatal and parenting youth to identify and assess their strengths, needs, desires, goals and risks, in order to design flexible service plans that address their identified needs.
- Collaborate with pregnant and parenting youth as well as team members to develop and implement plans of care and crisis support plans.
- Offer individual counselling and support to prenatal and parenting youths. Facilitate referrals to other service providers for specialized mental health supports and treatment where necessary.
- Implement and facilitate various groups and workshops to residents, students and tenants.
- Provide resources, education and direct support to the pregnant and parenting youth and facilitate connections to needed community supports and services.
- Ensure proper documentation is completed according to agency policy, accreditation, and licensing standards.
- Ensure ongoing service coordination, lead/attend treatment/case conferences, and work in partnership with other service providers to engage in collaborative, community-based problem solving as needed.
- Facilitate the intake process of new referrals to programs for pregnant and parenting youth. Provide support for youth while in intake, and liaise with community agencies as necessary to ensure adequate support is offered.
- Complete intake assessments and offer recommendations to the intake team regarding program admissions.
- Ensure timely and comprehensive communication to program teams regarding potential admissions.
- Assist with the admission of residents, students, and tenants.
- Participate in organizational committees and working groups as required.
- Utilize excellent time management and organizational skills.

**WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR**:

- Graduate degree in social work from an accredited University (BSW or equivalent).
- Registration with an applicable regulatory college (eg. OCSWSSW).
- Minimum of one (1) year professional experience including experience working with youth/families who have been impacted by trauma and a variety of mental health challenges.
- Ability to utilize a respectful, non-judgemental, empathetic and strengths-based communication style.
- A thorough, advanced understanding of evidence informed/evidence based practices for promoting trauma, attachment, resilience and wellness-based mental health programs services to infants, children, youth and their families.
- A reflective, analytical practitioner open and responsive to feedback from peers and supervisors.
- Proven ability to effectively manage workload and schedule activities/appointments to meet the demands of the position.

**ANYTHING ELSE I SHOULD KNOW?**:

- This is a fulltime, permanent role that requires flexibility in schedule in order to meet operational requirements.
- Must have access to reliable transportation throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo region as well as Cambridge.
- This is a union position, at level DCW3 with OPSEU local 258.
- Starting rate of compensation is $27.70/hr.
- Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record w