Counsellor

Job summary

The counsellor will provide support, education, and case management for families and youth living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in community and home settings. Responsibilities include coordinating services with larger systems, conducting clinical assessments, and delivering workshops to caregivers.

Job details

New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities. The FASD Family Support, Education and Counselling Program is one of the many services offered by New Directions. The FASD Program works with families raising children and youth up to age 18 with FASD or confirmed pre-natal exposure to alcohol and identified challenges related to development, behaviour, learning and life skills, or sensory based needs. Services involve supporting children, youth and families, and the community to understand the strengths and challenges of FASD and how to work together for better outcomes. Responsibilities Include: * Working with youth and families living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), in the community. * Providing information, education and strategies related to FASD in the home, and community settings. * Advocacy and case management skills utilized re: improving outcomes for individuals with FASD and their families, in relation to Housing, Employment, mental health and justice matters, etc. * Working collaboratively with larger systems to co-ordinate services. * Utilize Counselling and clinical skills re: observation, informal assessment, crisis management, intervention and support. * Ability to deliver culturally sensitive and appropriate services. * Delivery of presentations/workshops and small group work with caregivers or individuals with FASD. * Critical thinking, problem-solving skills, * Maintain all related documentation and paperwork Qualifications: * BSW/BA or related social services undergraduate degree such as Family Therapy, Human Ecology, and Indigenous Studies. A combination of related education and experience may be considered * Experience working with youth and families. * Ability to apply an Indigenous perspective and experience (or a decolonizing perspective and experience working with Indigenous people) in their work * Knowledge of FASD, adolescent development, and intellectual disabilities an asset * Relational-strength based approach, trauma informed lens to service delivery. * Circle of Security Parenting training an asset (COS-P) * Experience working systemically, and broad knowledge of community resources. * Class 5 Driver’s License with access to a safe, reliable vehicle for work purposes * Candidates who identify as Indigenous are strongly encouraged to declare during the application process. The salary range for this 70-hour bi-weekly position is $26.6085 to $34.3238 per hour, (equivalent to $48,427 - $62,469 per annum) dependent upon education and/or experience. A full benefits package (which includes Health, Dental, and Long-Term Disability Benefits) is provided to all full-time, regular employees. The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record, Child/Adult Abuse Registry, and Prior Contact checks; and must supply a current driver’s abstract. Operating a vehicle is an essential duty of this role. Candidates must hold a valid, active driver's license in good standing to be eligible for hire. Providing a copy of your license and/or your license number at this stage is voluntary. However, submitting this information upfront allows our team to verify your status, which can fast-track your application to the review stage. The closing date for all applications is October 30th, 2026 We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries. New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas. Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

What you’ll do

The counsellor will provide support, education, and case management for families and youth living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) in community and home settings. Responsibilities include coordinating services with larger systems, conducting clinical assessments, and delivering workshops to caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an undergraduate degree in social services or a related field and possess experience working with youth and families. A valid Class 5 driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle are mandatory for this community-based role.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Long-term disability benefits

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• case management · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Critical Thinking · Preferred
• crisis management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Counselling
• Case management
• Advocacy
• Crisis management
• Clinical assessment
• Trauma-informed care
• Community outreach
• Presentation skills
• Critical thinking
• Problem-solving
• Documentation
• Systemic coordination
• Cultural sensitivity
• FASD knowledge
• Adolescent development
• Intellectual disabilities support
• Indigenous Studies
• Valid Driver's License
• Adolescent Psychology
• Mental Health
• Case Management
• Social Work
• Crisis Management
• Critical Thinking
• Disabilities
• Family Therapy
• Family Support
• Human Ecology
• Problem Solving
• Life Skills Development
• Presentations
• Trauma Care
• Diversification (Investing)
• Cultural Sensitivity

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Counselor
• Unclassified Specialized Occupation

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