Ontario Works Counsellor

Position: Our Counsellors are responsible for providing direct social work service to clients in accordance with Centre policy and programs. Counsellors have sound knowledge of social work practices, experience in solution-focused therapy, with excellent interpersonal skills. This position will report directly to the Clinical Supervisor and Programs Manager located in our Sarnia office.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide short term strength-based counselling to individuals.
• Provide clinical services, including assessments and treatment.
• Evaluate client needs and collaboratively develop goals and strategies to achieve client objectives.
• Implement effective clinical interventions using a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities.
• Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a highly skilled and professional team.
• Maintain sound clinical judgement, uphold ethical standards, and remain committed to professional development.
• Maintain administrative duties and case notes in accordance with Agency and College standards.
• Participate in formal supervision and monthly clinical team meetings.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the range of services provided by FCC and by other community service providers.
• Actively engage in professional development as required for proficiency in best practices.
• Participate as an active member of the Family, Couple, Individual Counselling Team.
• Complete any additional duties, not outlined above, as deemed necessary by the Clinical Supervisor and Programs Manager.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Experience providing short term counselling from a Trauma informed lens.
• Strong interpersonal skills including a demonstrated ability to work both as a member of a team, as well as independently.
• Willingness to travel as required within the Lambton County area if needed.
• Always demonstrates professional and respectful etiquette.
• Familiar with MS Suite; Doxy.me, proficient in Word, Excel, Adobe.
• Bilingualism in both official languages of Canada is preferred, but not required.
• Easily builds therapeutic rapport with clients through the effective use of self in clinical work.
• Training and experience providing a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to: SFT, CBT, DBT, Narrative, trauma informed, and EFT.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven flexibility and adaptability working in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills as it relates to client care.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.
• Self-motivated and demonstrates ability to manage a busy and varied caseload.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum Bachelor of Social Work degree from an accredited University to be considered.
• Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OSWSSW).
• A current satisfactory or "negative" criminal reference check, including a vulnerable sector check.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (required)

Experience:

• Relevant Social Work Experience – 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• OCSWSSW licence/certification (required)

Work Location:

• In person
• Ability to commute

Company Information: At the Family Counselling Centre we provide essential services that directly strengthen our community, promote individual well-being, and preserve family life. We are an established accredited agency, a member of Family Service Ontario, and proud to be a United Way Funded Partner. As a community based not-for-profit organization, we deliver diverse programs in Lambton County. Our programs provide strategies to deal with life stresses and assist in developing interpersonal relationship skills. We believe in meaningful work with significant impact. We recognize everyday challenges and offer positive solutions to help positively impact our client’s lives.

The Family Counselling Centre is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities.

Family Counselling Centre is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources. This document is available in an alternate format, upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: chantale.roache@familycounsellingctr.com

We appreciate all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $29.64-$38.42 per hour

Expected hours: 14 – 21 per week