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Family Support Counsellor I - Family Support Network
Family Support Counsellor I - Family Support Network
Family Support Counsellor I - Acute @ Home
Family Support Counsellor I - Acute @ Home
Family Counsellor
Family Counsellor
Senior Youth & Family Counsellor - TCBC
Senior Youth & Family Counsellor - TCBC
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Cottage 3
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Cottage 3
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Foster Care Network
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II - Foster Care Network
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II
Youth & Family Counsellor I / II
Youth Addictions Care Counsellor - Solstice Integrated Wellness Center - Day Shift
Youth Addictions Care Counsellor - Solstice Integrated Wellness Center - Day Shift
Youth Addictions Care Counsellor - Solstice Integrated Wellness Center - Awake Nights
Youth Addictions Care Counsellor - Solstice Integrated Wellness Center - Awake Nights
Youth Care Counsellor - Aurora Group Care - Days
Youth Care Counsellor - Aurora Group Care - Days
Family Counsellor - Behavioural Health Consultant
Family Counsellor - Behavioural Health Consultant
Insolvency Counsellor Fin
Insolvency Counsellor Fin
Preadolescent Treatment Program – Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Preadolescent Treatment Program – Child and Youth Care Counsellor
Concurrent Counsellor
Concurrent Counsellor
Community Disability Counsellor (FT) - St Augustin
Community Disability Counsellor (FT) - St Augustin
Youth Care Counsellor - Horizon Group Care - Day Position
Youth Care Counsellor - Horizon Group Care - Day Position
Youth Care Counsellor - Horizon Group Care - Night Position
Youth Care Counsellor - Horizon Group Care - Night Position
Support Home Contractor (Respite) - 26DC2A
Support Home Contractor (Respite) - 26DC2A
Youth Employment Counsellor
Youth Employment Counsellor
Family Enrichment Worker
Family Enrichment Worker
About the role
We're a not-for-profit mental health centre based in Calgary, with locations across Alberta. Our mission is to build good mental health and well-being so everyone can thrive in their community.
We're looking for one (1) Temporary Family Support Counsellor I to join our team!
Role Summary
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Family Support Counsellor I is responsible for the delivery of family support services to the children and families in the care of Wood’s Homes. Family support services include in home support as well as school liaison and community co-ordination as needed. Family Support Workers can be attached to educational, residential or community-based services and this determination is governed by the needs and procedures of those programs. The Family Support Counsellor will demonstrate due diligence in being exceptional in the delivery of high-quality services and in meeting the requirements of the Health and Safety Management System at Wood’s Homes.
Responsibilities
- Completes program related assessment process and jointly establishes goals and areas of focus.
- Advocates for the family and in that role supports the development of a network of resources with the family, community and other involved professionals while teaching the families how to advocate for themselves.
- Provides parent skills training in addition to supportive individual and family counselling.
- Attends to the safety of all family members by intervening directly in crisis situations and providing follow-up care as required.
- Participates in weekly supervision, case reviews, clinical rounds, and team meetings in order to ensure the delivery of effective Family Support services.
- Reports workplace hazards, unsafe or unhealthy conditions, or incidents (including near misses, injuries, or equipment damage) to their direct supervisor.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Degree required in one of the Human Sciences, Childcare, or a related field.
- Minimum two (2) to four (4) years’ experience working with infants, children and/or adolescents, and families.
- Family and in-home support experience preferred.
- Case Management experience is preferred.
- Must have a full, non-GDL class 5 driver’s license and own transportation.
- Personal suitability.
Why choose us. We are committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We empower and are advocates for our employees by welcoming, respecting and valuing their unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. At Wood’s Homes we embrace each other’s differences and strive to learn and grow from them. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this position; however, only those moving forward in the selection process will be contacted.
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About Wood's Homes
Wood's Homes is a multi-service, non-profit children's mental health centre based in Calgary. Our over 550 staff and volunteers help provide 40+ programs and services for 20,000 children and their families each year in Calgary, Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smith, N.W.T.
We Never Say No. We Never Give Up. We Never Turn Anyone Away.