Youth Counsellor, Community Support Specialist

4 weeks ago


Sault Ste Marie, Ontario, Canada Algoma Family Services Full time

Job Summary:

The Counsellor will work with children and youth who are experiencing social and emotional challenges, as well as, any behavioural difficulties impacting the mental and physical health of the family. The incumbent will focus on the coordination and regular scheduling of evidence-informed groups, for children and youth, and be available outside of regular business hours to facilitate groups.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assess and treat children and youth using a strength-based, solution-focused, and family-centered approach within the context of anti-oppressive practice.
  • Coordinate and facilitate groups for various age groups based on service demand.
  • Work effectively with children, youth, and families in a therapeutic goal-oriented way.
  • Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of child, youth, and family development (psychological, emotional, physical, social).
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, across the agency, with collateral agencies/professionals including the medical community at both a front-line and systems level.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor Degree of Social Work or a degree in the Social Sciences.
  • Current registration and in good standing with regulated professional college (RSW, RP) is required.
  • Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Skill in a variety of cognitive-based, post-crisis intervention, solution-focused, and brief therapy techniques with children, youth, and families.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Thorough knowledge of mental health resources.
  • Ability to write clear, concise reports.
  • Proficiency with computers and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and data MIS.
  • Possession of a valid Ontario Driver's License and ability to travel within the district of Algoma.
  • Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.
  • Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.

Algoma Family Services (AFS) is an equal opportunity employer.

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