Program Leader – Family Counsellor

Job summary

Provide short-term counselling, virtually and/or in person, to Wellspring participants and families affected by pediatric cancer. Support families navigating grief and bereavement while fostering a safe, compassionate, and client-centered environment.

Job details

Want to be part of a community that is making a difference for people with cancer? Wellspring is a dynamic, not for profit community-based organization that helps people living with cancer and their families navigate the emotional, physical and practical challenges of cancer. Wellspring provides a comprehensive range of professionally led support, coping and health-restoring programs for people living with cancer, free of charge. Wellspring is seeking a skilled and compassionate Family Counsellor to join our roster of professional leaders. The successful candidate will provide virtual and/or in person, short-term counselling to Wellspring participants and families impacted by a pediatric cancer diagnosis, including those navigating grief and bereavement. This is an independent contractor, fee-for-service position with compensation of $110 per hour. The ideal candidate will bring the following skills: · Master's degree in a relevant health discipline (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling), from a recognized post-secondary institution. · Minimum of three years of professional experience providing counselling and psychosocial support to children, families, and caregivers impacted by cancer, serious illness, or bereavement. · Demonstrated experience and strong knowledge of evidence-informed approaches to family counselling and crisis intervention, with specialized expertise supporting pediatric populations and families navigating grief, loss, and bereavement. · Registration and membership in good standing with the appropriate professional regulatory college or governing body. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. · Mature, empathetic, and professional approach, with exceptional sensitivity when supporting families experiencing loss. · Commitment to delivering compassionate, client-centered care and fostering a safe, supportive environment for participants. Please a send cover letter and CV with “Program Leader” in the subject line to: Lauren McLeod at lauren@wellspring.ca Wellspring promotes diversity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Wellspring provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, please advise us if you require any accommodation. For more information about Wellspring and our programs, please visit Wellspring.ca. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

What you’ll do

Provide short-term counselling, virtually and/or in person, to Wellspring participants and families affected by pediatric cancer. Support families navigating grief and bereavement while fostering a safe, compassionate, and client-centered environment.

Requirements

A master's degree in a relevant health discipline and at least three years of counselling or psychosocial support experience with children, families, and caregivers affected by cancer, serious illness, or bereavement are required. Candidates must have relevant professional registration in good standing, expertise in family counselling and crisis intervention, and strong English communication skills.

Listed skills

• crisis intervention · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Family Counselling
• Psychosocial Support
• Counselling
• Crisis Intervention
• Pediatric Support
• Grief and Bereavement Support
• Evidence-Informed Practice
• Client-Centered Care
• Communication
• Empathy

Job areas

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Management & Leadership