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Description

Duties
Provide therapeutic counselling in a group setting
Facilitate education & awareness initiatives
Participate in program development, including development and presentation of workshops, group facilitation, and group interventions
Attend relevant agency meetings
Represent FSS on community committees and &/or groups as assigned
Perform related administrative/record keeping duties
Participate in clinical supervision & and consult with the YPM
Assist with supervision of peers, students & individual cases
Perform work outside of regular operating hours, incl. evenings &/or weekends
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Completion of a BSW or BISW
1-3 years experience working with youth in a related area & facilitating groups
Maintain good standing in a relevant professional association.

Areas of Knowledge
Facilitating group work, knowledge of group dynamics
Evidence-based therapeutic group interventions for youth
Interviewing, assessment, & evaluation techniques
Theories of human development, behavior & change-Family Systems Theory
Theories/practices of communication, conflict resolution and of trauma and violence-informed approaches
Able to navigate consent with children, youth, & their caregivers
Able to recognize signs & symptoms of mental health disorders & high-risk clients
Awareness of cultural sensitivity to the customs, spiritual beliefs & philosophy & perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, & newcomer populations
Commitment to professional growth
Promote services incl. using SM platforms
Perform duties in a confidential manner, always displaying professional ethics
Able to deal with people experiencing difficult, unusual, &/or challenging situations
Excellent written & verbal communication skills, time management/organizational skills