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Reporting directly to the Wellness Director the wellness counsellor will promote the mental, emotional and social health and well-being of clients and their families. The licensed Social Worker plans and delivers outcome-effective clinical case coordination and counselling, intervention prevention, advocacy, community action, program leadership and connecting clients to cultural services and resources.
Registered Social Worker/Professional Counsellor Role and Requirements:
* Minimum Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related disciplines; must be registered or eligible to register with professional licensing body such as SASW or FNWACCB.
* Proficiency in Microsoft office including and database management
* Knowledge in both mental health and addictions services.
* Assist clients to address emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties, utilizing a range of counselling methods and models.
* Project development, implement new harm reduction strategies and group facilitation
* Good communication skills, both written and verbal
* Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values, beliefs, language and healing approaches.
* Ability to adhere to confidentiality guidelines.
* Must have a valid drivers license.
* Must provide a criminal record with vulnerable sectors and abuse registry checks.
Essential Skills
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
- Significant use of memory
Specific Skills
- Refer clients to agencies that provide financial assistance, legal aid, housing, medical treatment and other services
- Provide public education and consultation regarding counselling services, issues and methods
- Provide counsel and therapy to help clients resolve social and personal problems
- Interview clients to assess their situation and determine the types of services required and eligibility
Client Population
- Adult
Area of Social Work Specialization
- Socio-economic needs or conditions
- Health
- Education and training
- Community development