Children's counsellor

Now hiring: Children's counsellor at North of Superior Counselling Programs in Nipigon, ON. We are looking for a candidate with strong interpersonal skills to start as soon as possible. Position status: Permanent employment or Full time. The schedule involves , 09:00 to 17:00 shifts.

Job Description

• The candidate must evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and patient outcomes.
• The candidate must examine and assess behavioural patterns.
• The candidate must interview clients, prepare case histories and assess presenting problems.
• The candidate must write detailed progress reports.
• The candidate must counsel individuals and groups to support personal, social and vocational development.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in setting and achieving goals.
• The candidate must counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services and facilitate group sessions.
• The candidate must maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• The candidate must initiate, design and implement specialized therapy programs.
• The candidate must identify additional or alternative services and provide appropriate referrals.
• The candidate must liaise with community agencies or partners to coordinate services and provide referrals.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must have a College/CEGEP diploma.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.

Work Setting

• The candidate should work in various locations when employees are scattered across different worksites.
• The candidate should work in a rural area; most people live or work on farms or ranches. Hamlets, villages, towns, and other small settlements are in or surrounded by rural areas.
• The candidate should be willing to relocate and be ready to move to a new city/different city for a job.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The selected candidate will receive tax-free disability benefits, providing financial support for the impact of a service-related injury or illness.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive paramedical services coverage as part of traditional health insurance or Extended Health Care (EHC) benefits, including coverage for a variety of healthcare practitioners.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate shall receive benefits in line with the collective agreement contract between the employer and the union representing a bargaining unit.
• The selected candidate will receive life insurance to provide financial support to their loved ones in the event of their passing.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
• The selected candidate will receive Maternity and parental benefits, allowing parents in Canada to receive up to 50 weeks of paid pregnancy or parental leave.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate will have access to on-site and workplace amenities, including facilities that support health, safety, welfare, and personal hygiene.
• The candidate will receive paid time off for volunteering or personal days.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.
• The candidate will receive a wellness program, offering financial incentives and resources to support their health and well-being.

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• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?