Counselling Team Lead (Fcss)

The Athabasca County Family & Community Support Services Program is currently accepting applications for a full-time permanent Counselling Team Lead. Under direction from the Manager of FCSS, the Counselling Team Lead provides guidance and supervision to the Family Wellness and Family School Liaison Program staff and serves as the FCSS representative for various community initiatives.

The Family Wellness Program is a voluntary, community-based program designed to assist families in overcoming challenges and building skills necessary to ensure a safe, healthy and resilient home.

The Family School Liaison Program is offered in partnership with Aspen View Public Schools and is a preventive program designed to meet the social and emotional needs of children and youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct supervision of Family Wellness and Family School Liaison Program staff.
• Staff performance management and evaluation.
• Monitoring of program planning, delivery (including file audits), evaluation, and reporting to meet contract and grant requirements.
• Participation on FCSS Supervisory Team.
• Participation on various community committees/coalitions promoting community wellness.
• Participation in Emergency Social Services as part of municipal employee role.
• Other duties as required.

The duties and reesponsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all-inclusive.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Degree or Diploma in Social Work or Human Services is required.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• High degree of commitment, reliability, and personal initiative with excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, plan, and carry out responsibilities with minimal direction.
• Ability to collaborate with individuals, groups, and agencies to respond to issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite
• A clear Criminal Record/Vulnerable Population Check from the RCMP and a Child Intervention Record Check from Children and Family Services.
• Valid driver’s license
• Applicant must have a reliable vehicle with business insurance as this position involves travelling to outlying communities.

This posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $77,493.00-$87,412.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person