Family Therapist

Job Position: Family Services Counsellor Department: Family Services Status: Full-Time - 35 hours per week Until March 31st, 2025 with the possibility of an extension Location: Mississauga & Brampton Compensation: Salary commensurate with skills and experience plus group health benefits.
Indus Community Services is an accredited, not-for-profit community benefit organization that has served local communities for over three decades. We are a registered charity, supported by our donors and by all three levels of government. Through our professional staff, we are a leader in the provision of culturally responsive services to newcomers, families, women & seniors.
Vision: To be leaders in building strong and inclusive communities.
We are a community benefit organization focused on building resilient and healthy communities by offering person-centered, anti-oppressive programs and services.
Position Summary: The incumbent will work as part of a multidisciplinary team providing short term supportive counselling, advocacy, information and support services for women, youth & families in crisis situations &/or dealing with the impact of violence in their lives in a positive, culturally responsive, constructive and supportive manner.
Responsibilities and Duties: (but not limited to)* Provide crisis intervention and short-term supportive counselling and emotional support to clients; assist clients to assess their situation, particularly with reference to their safety, provide information and assistance in naming appropriate strategies, provide information and referral to appropriate community resources.* Complete risk assessments and assist in developing safety planning for the client and their children.* Input client information into database, document accurate records of abuse and maintain up-to-date records of service delivery and client case files.* Develop individually tailored safety and transition plans, goal setting, problem solving and conflict resolution for clients at risk.* Provide individual and group counselling and support services.* Identify community resources and provide court support and advocacy services* Assist clients with identifying their needs, exploring options and resources, educating them on the issues of abuse and providing support to the families in order for them to make decisions and formulate plans.* Participate in community-based committees and collaborate with community groups to respond to our clients' needs* Liaise with community & network partners, agencies & groups to enhance working relationships & promote Indus's services & programs.* Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelors of Social Work/Child Youth and Parenting Diploma and a Registered Social Worker with a minimum of three years' experience in group, individual, crisis and anti-violence counseling and advocacy for women, youth and families* Demonstrated skills in case management, assessment and intervention, writing case notes, advocacy, conflict resolution techniques, mediation, de-escalation skills and non-violent crisis management* Proven knowledge of violence against women and children, its impact on physical, emotional and mental well-being, and the ability to apply intersectional, client centred and trauma informed approach to support clients* Well-developed knowledge and sensitivity of settlement, social, cultural and systemic issues and barriers experienced by women and children, especially South-Asian women &children, who have experienced abuse and a demonstrated capacity to develop and implement programs to effectively respond to these issues and barriers* Excellent knowledge of the criminal justice system, VAW/CAS, other relevant legislations and resources/support services available to women and children in the community* Solid interpersonal, administrative, organizational, problem-solving, decision-making, analytical and research skills* Knowledge of group dynamics and ability to facilitate group processes* Ability to maintain confidential records and documentation, in addition to writing objective and descriptive contact notes* Ability to network & liaison with internal programs and external service providers & facilitate the development of partnerships* Demonstrated verbal & written English communication skills, and a South Asian language (Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu, Tamil) is required* Organize and prioritize work effectively, with the ability to work independently with minimum supervision and effectively in a team setting* Computer proficiency in Windows Office Suite and the internet and experience using a database system* Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends and from any Indus work-site.* Indus' mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy that requires all employees be fully vaccinated by a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine has been temporarily suspended. Currently new employees will not have to show evidence of vaccination. Indus reserves the right to reactivate this policy at its own discretion based on Public Health recommendations. Individuals with valid medical or other human rights-based exemptions will continue to be considered for appropriate accommodation within the policy and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please ensure your application email has the subject heading of “Family Services Counsellor” - (insert your name)'
Indus Community Services is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We are committed to accommodating people with disabilities as part of our hiring process. No phone calls please.
Posting Date: January 15th, 2024
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Salary: From $25.00 per hour
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Extended health care
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