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Description

A family counsellor will meet with members of a famiy as a group or individually, to discuss emotional issues & provide resources to the family or individual.  The counsellor will work with families to solve problems, resolve emotional conflicts, promote communication & foster a healthy environment.  They may help resolve substance abuse, money problems, divorce or general stress.  Family counsellors apply various approaches & therapies to improve families' perceptions, attitudes & behaviors.  Duties include making family assessments; creating a treatment plan; conducting individual, group & family sessions; & making referrals.

Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work degree
Must have experience in working with & supporting families
Must have knowledge on child development & the impact of abuse & neglect, disability & other special needs, & attachment issues as it relates to matters in child welfare services
Must have the ability to understand family dynamics (i.e. strengths, deficits, ancestral clan trends, acceptance/support from the community) conduct genogram/family clan research & possess good interviewing skills
Must have 2-3 years experience in working with families as a group
Must be able to communicate effectively with parents, regardless of age.  Strong analytical skills, a knowledge of family dynamics & an understanding of best practices & ethics for family counselling are also important
Criminal record check (approved), valid driver's license and driver's abstract (approved)
Demonstrated knowledge & awareness of cultural diversity amongst aboriginal communities

We thank all applicants.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.