Family Support Counselor

1 month ago

Peel Region, Canada The Pod Group Full time
Job Title: Family Support Counselor

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Family Support Counselor to join our team at The Pod Group. As a Family Support Counselor, you will play a vital role in empowering youth to achieve independence and foster growth.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will provide prevention, intervention, and support services to youth in need, focusing on safe and sustainable housing solutions. You will work closely with youth, their families, and other agencies to ensure effective delivery of support services and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Meet with youth entering shelters to explore safe alternative living arrangements.
  • Mediate conversations between youth and their families to help open up lines of communication.
  • Provide counselling to youth and their families to prevent homelessness and breakdown through solution-focused supports and diversion.
  • Participate in client care reviews and team meetings to ensure effective delivery of support services and continuity of care.
  • Facilitate social and emotional skills groups for youth in shelters and community.
  • Collaborate with other agencies working in youth homelessness and family support by participating in meetings and community events.
  • Utilize assessment tools to provide accurate care planning, outcomes, and client-centered goal development.
  • Support youth and families with referrals to appropriate professional services.
  • Compile statistical information and prepare monthly reports as required for program evaluation and development.
  • Maintain detailed and appropriate documentation for care planning and record-keeping, progress notes, and care management plans.
  • Participate on committees with other agencies to enhance and ensure coordinated services.
  • Actively network within the community to promote the program and services by conducting presentations, attending information sessions, and sitting on committees.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) or equivalent degree in an accredited program.
  • Member in good standing with the appropriate regulatory body preferred.
  • Minimum 3 years' experience supporting youth at risk.
  • 2 to 4 years' direct counselling experience in evidence-based brief therapy modalities (Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, CBT, DBT, etc.).
  • Strong knowledge of family systems theory.
  • Strong understanding of and experience with Diversion Strategies and Housing First for Youth.
  • Understanding of the barriers faced by youth within their identified families.
  • Supports and counsels through trauma-informed care.
  • Works from an anti-oppressive framework and must be culturally competent.
  • Strong self-motivation and ability to work independently, as well as part of a counselling team.
  • Demonstrated and proven ability to engage youth facing complex barriers, as well as those who may have been victimized.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, including some weekends and holidays.
  • A valid Ontario Driver's License, access to a vehicle, and $2,000,000 (minimum) liability car insurance coverage are mandatory.
  • Valid CPI/UMAB and First Aid/CPR certifications.
  • Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.
  • Must be flexible to travel between locations.
  • Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to applicable legislation.
About The Pod Group:

The Pod Group is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client's growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in creating culture and engagement. We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

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