New Job Counsellor, Child And Youth In Nova Scotia
counsellor, child and youth
Company : Alternative Programs for Youth and Families Inc.
Salary : $17.25 - $18.25 an hour
Location : Nova Scotia
Full Description
- Human Development, Family Studies and Related Services, Other
- or equivalent experience
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- First Aid Certificate
- CPR Certificate
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- MS Excel
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- MS Outlook
Additional Skills
- Participate in fundraising activities
- Supervise other counsellors, social service staff and assistants
Work Setting
- Independent or private practice
- Community service organization
- Government department and/or agency
- School or educational institution/establishment
- Residential treatment centre
Specific Skills
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Conduct vocational testing and psychometric assessment
- Provide expert witness testimony in court proceedings
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives
- Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
Security and Safety
- Child abuse registry check
- Child welfare check
- Driver's validity licence check
- Criminal record check
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own transportation
- Own vehicle
- Willing to travel
- Valid driver's licence
Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities
- Work under pressure
Work Location Information
- Work in employer's/client's home
- Various locations
Personal Suitability
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Client focus
- Interpersonal awareness
- Dependability
- Judgement
- Values and ethics
- Reliability
Benefits
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Group Insurance Benefits
- Life Insurance Benefits
- Pension Plan Benefits
- RRSP Benefits
- Vision Care Benefits