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Aboriginal Family Services(AFSC)is seeking to hire a Child and Family Counsellor to provide assessment and referral (if necessary), counselling, family support, child and family intervention, group intervention and community education. This includes consultations regarding behavioral assessments & interventions. The primary responsibility is the provision of counselling services in a holistic approach consistent with AFSC philosophy and principles and the community partnership with Socialization, Communication Education Program (SCEP).
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Participate in fundraising activities
Specific Skills
- Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
- Assess clients' problems
Work Setting
- Community service organization
Client Population
- Families
- Children
- Aboriginal groups
Work Location Information
- Urban area
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Sexual abuse and trauma recovery
- Personal growth and self-development
- Family and marriage
- Conflict resolution
- Clinical art (including music, drama and play therapy)
- Childhood and adolescent issues
- Behaviour disorders
- Anger management
- Cross cultural issues