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child and family counsellor
Posted on November 06, 2024 by Employer details Anova: A Future Without Violence
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Purpose Provide individual support and group programs to children and their mothers who have experienced gender-based violence. Job Summary: Collaborate with both internal and external child care staff in the delivery of a Children?s Program at Anova. Identify gaps and develop plans to meet the needs of children ages 0 to 16 living in shelter. Develop in-house anti-violence programs for troubled children including behaviour modification strategies, using the Shelter groups & Children?s Community Group Program models. Facilitate a group program to include age appropriate groups for school-aged children and teens. Job Qualifications: ? Post-secondary diploma from an accredited academic institution in a related field such as Child & Youth Worker ? Minimum three years of counselling experience ? Certification/professional development in Trauma and Violence Informed Practice ? Proven client-centered approach that addresses the holistic needs of all ? Demonstrated experience working and advocating for those that have experienced gender-based violence Competencies: ? Client Focus ? Safety Focus ? Self-Management ? Communication ? Adaptability ? Negotiation ? Teamwork ? Resourceful ? Results Oriented Job Responsibilities Including But Not Limited To: Responsibility: Advocacy ? Mobilize community services to support children ? Advocate for the protection and wellbeing of child witnesses of gender-based violence ? Provide liaison between the shelter and schools and other community service providers Responsibility: Communication and Coordination ? Complete a multi-disciplinary Family Plan of Action for all children in shelter ? Engage mothers in the Plan of Action for their families ? Provide individual, group and community-based services ? Ensure communication between service providers in a wraparound process following shelter stays ? Attend and represent children at case conferences ? Collaborate continuously with Anova?s Residential Counsellors, Child Care Workers and involved agencies to achieve Plan of Action goals ? May include early mornings or evenings as required. Responsibility: Train and Educate ? Assist women to identify with parenting issues and concerns ? Address demographic needs of families in shelter ? Foster positive interactions between mother and child ? Participate in cross training or professional development opportunities with other agencies ? Participate in the Community Group Program as time permits Responsibility: Occasional Duties and Responsibilities ? Train/Assist childcare staff and volunteers ? Prepare monthly progress reports ? Update database ? Participate in residential team meetings and supervision ? Offer consultation to families residing at SSH or engaged with the Community Outreach team as time permits ? Attend staff, community and in-house meetings ? Review and update the Shelter/Community Group program model to meet the changing needs of children in shelter and community ? Model Respect at Work Principles ? Employees of Anova are expected to find a healthy balance between their work and personal life. They are expected to practice self-care on a regular basis in such a way that supports their physical, emotional, and mental well being ? Participate on agency committees ? Other duties as assigned Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Contract Contract length: 8 months Pay: $26.96 per hour Expected hours: 37.5 per week Benefits: * Casual dress * Company events * Employee assistance program Schedule: * Day shift * Monday to Friday Application question(s): * Is your diploma from an accredited academic institution in a related field such as Child & Youth Worker Education: * AEC / DEP or Skilled Trade Certificate (preferred) Experience: * counselling: 3 years (preferred) Licence/Certification: * First Aid Certification (preferred) * Trauma and Violence Informed Practice (preferred) Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2024-11-19- LocationLondon, ON
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- Salary$26.96HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source indeed.com #9516955752
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