Family Counsellor

PMFRC Employment Opportunity: Family Counsellor

Department: Mental Health Team Location
Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC)
(Petawawa Ontario is in Eastern Ontario, 170 kilometers northwest of Ottawa)

Position Type:Family Counsellor
▪ Permanent Contract Full Time to start April 2024
▪ Benefits include: Vacation and Sick Leave Entitlements, Health, Dental and Vision Benefits, Life and Long-Term Disability, 2% RRSP Matching (after one year of employment)
* This competition will be used to fill future vacancies at the same, or similar level.

Work Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
Monday – Friday 8:00 – 4:00 (Occasional Evenings will be required)

Salary: $31.75-$39.55/hour (BSW) OR $33.34-$40.65/hour (MSW)

Immediate Supervisor: Clinical Manager

Language Requirement: English Mandatory; French an Asset

Who We Are

The Petawawa Military Family Resource Centre (PMFRC) is a non-profit organization with the responsibility of addressing the needs of military families. We provide programs and services that serve, involve, and advocate for our military community, its members, and families, and address the unique military lifestyle challenges, resulting in an enhanced quality of life. The PMFRC envisions a community of strong, capable, resilient Canadian Armed Forces families. For more information on who we are, please visit us at https://cfmws.ca/Petawawa/ .

The Role(s)

Under the direction of the PMFRC Clinical Manager, these positions are responsible for the development, implementation and service delivery of support services / programs and crisis intervention to CAF families who are coping with illness, injury, special needs, and/or mental health, emotional and couple/ family issues.

As Counsellor, you will conduct sessions and/or short-term support to individuals and families in crisis in multiple areas. This includes, but not limited to, family violence, child abuse, critical incidents, suicidal ideation and depression, bereavement, marital issues, separation and divorce issues, special needs, severe behaviour disorders, family of origin dysfunction, substance abuse, blended families, families who are coping with illness, injury or death, and other military lifestyle issues. You will coordinate and provide referral and advocacy for clients requiring specialized and professional services within the community. You will support families in person or through other mediums in one on one, couples, family or group environments, as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, or a related field, AND
• Several years of experience providing direct services in social work, counselling, or a related field, AND

Certification / Licenses

Required

• Registration and good standing with local regulatory body. (OCSWSSW or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).

Experience Requirements

• In crisis intervention and risk management
• In emergency response to critical incidents
• In data, record keeping and retrieval techniques
• In measuring and analyzing service performance
• In networking with community resources
• In working with multi-disciplinary team
• In psychosocial counselling using evidence-based treatment approaches
• In client assessment and case management

Responsibilities

• Offer short-term counselling, support, and intervention.
• For issues related to adjustment, workplace difficulties, relationship, couple, family, or crisis situations.
• Require the use of recognized evidence-based models and clinical approaches.
• Involve development of customizable intervention plans that assist the client in establishing and achieving personal objectives.

Conditions of Employment

• Adhere to all PMFRC policies and procedures including policies regarding privacy code and confidentiality.
• Participate/ assist with all special events when required.
• Provide proof of any applicable registration with the respective regulatory body if applicable.
• Occasional extended workday and/or occasional evening or weekend as required.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check, obtain an enhanced reliability security clearance, and vulnerable sector screening (current within 6 months).
• Valid Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle for work related travel and requisite driver’s insurance.
• Travel within the County of Renfrew.
• Thorough understanding of Canadian Armed Forces communities, systems, and policies to effectively assist families in accessing appropriate services and supports.

Posting Date: 6 March 2024

Closing Date: 27 March 2024

Potential Start Date: April 2024

If you wish to become a member of our team, please submit both a cover letter and resume in a Word or PDF format. Please include your daytime contact number and email address. Should you require accommodation during the selection process, please let the HR Generalist know.

For more information contact:

HR Generalist

10-16 Regalbuto Ave, Petawawa ON K8H 1L3

HR-Recruitment@PetawawaMFRC.com

PMFRC welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: $31.75-$40.65 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-27