Family Counsellor-chestermere, Calgary Immigrant

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada Diverse Workforce Full time

Family Counsellor - Chestermere
Hourly Part Time - 18.75 hours per week
(May be combined with another part - time position)
Limited Term Contract for 7 months

The Family Counsellor is responsible for providing supportive and culturally sensitive short-term counselling for immigrant women, men and their families living in the city of Chestermere. The counsellor also provides referrals and other needed services to clients experiencing family violence and/or conflicts at home.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Conduct intake and assessment of clients
- Provide crisis, short-term counselling and group facilitation
- Refer clients to different social service agencies and advocating on their behalf as required
- Provide follow-up services for the clients
- Maintain clear communication with different social service agencies involved with victims of abuse, i.e. attend inter-agency outreach meetings, as directed
- Participate in interviews, training and arrangements for the family conflict program volunteers, as assigned
- Supervise client interactions on a case-by-case basis
- Participate in the customization and facilitation of support groups
- Ensure all client data entry is completed in the CMS
- Complete regular reports as needed
- Make appropriate referrals to different community resources as required and do regular follow-ups with all the clientele served
- Attend and participate in CIWA events
- This position may be combined with another hourly or part - time position with the Family Services Department
- Other duties as assigned by the Department Manager including requests for additional paid hours on a temporary basis when needed

**STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE**
- Ensure that professional approach is aligned with CIWA values
- Maintain a positive working relationship with all staff and volunteers of CIWA
- Maintain a positive image and professional work habits and represent CIWA in a professional manner
- Demonstrate a high level of initiative and enthusiasm
- Maintain confidentiality at all times
- Demonstrate a high level of administrative and IT capacity

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- An undergraduate degree in social work or psychology is required
- A master’s degree in social work or psychology is considered an asset
- Post-secondary training in counselling with practical work experience in the area of family
- Experience in post-traumatic stress counselling is a strong asset
- A broad knowledge of and experience with immigrant women’s issues
- Must demonstrate time-management abilities and have proven problem solving and decision-making skills
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to work in a team environment are essential
- Experience with report writing is essential
- Ability to work evening and weekend shifts when required
- A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required
- Second language is an asset; Tagalog or Punjabi is preferred

If you are looking for a rewarding career in an environment that is collaborative, innovative and supportive please respond to this post

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