Jean Tweed Centre is a leading, community-based organization that provides a safe and supportive workplace for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns.

Recognizing the diversity of womens experiencein todays society, our programsseekto address a range of issues in a womans life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns.

Understanding each womans experience within the broader physical, emotional, social, cultural and gender framework, we provide a client-centered approach to health.

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Strengthening Families for the Futuredesigned for children ages 7 to 18and their caregiversto support caregiversin increasingparenting skills,childrenslife skills, and improvefamily relations.

Full-time, 1 year Contract Monday -Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

This is a onsite role, with 5 days on-site Evening hours required during the school year Rate of Pay: $26.67 - $31.19 (37.5 hours/ week) Position Purpose The

Counsellor providesoutreach, counselling,referraland case management services toservewomenand their familieswho are experiencing difficulties with substance use, mental health, and/or gamblingconcerns.

Thisposition involvesthe promotionofhealthychild developmentandcoordination with the child welfare system.

The positionpromotesandfacilitatesthe development of systematic linkageswithprofessionalsin order tosupport consistent interactions between clients, serviceprovidersand child welfare workerswhere necessary.

Responsibilities Service Conduct client intake where designated.

Assess clients needs todeterminea service plan.

Engage families in a therapeutic relationship to address their parenting and child development concerns,



and liaison withappropriate childwelfare agencies Engage in a variety of trauma-informed service strategies to help meet the needs of families Provide brief group and individual counselling that istrauma-informed.

Engage in a variety of service strategies to help meet the clients needsincluding:facilitating and co-facilitating groups; individual counselling;assistingclients in the development of their goals; evaluation of client progress.

Provide referrals and linkages foradditionalsupports (such as mental health assessments, primary care, etc.).

Liaise with existing supports and services for clients to promote seamless and integrated care.

Engage in capacity building within agencies and across the mental health and substance use sector in the GTA for trauma-informed care.

Administration Maintain documentation of relevant client interactions and interventions, and contacts with collateral supports.

Monitor the progress of clients, prepare reports andlettersas necessary.

Participate in community and service network meetings to promote awareness of targeted program and service needs of the target population.

Participate in staff meetings, teamdevelopmentand supervision meetings.

Collaborate with the supervisor to discuss job performance andestablishprofessional goals.

Engage in ongoing staff development and personal learning as agreed to in performance reviews.

Organizational Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centeredand anti-oppressive practices.





Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidentsimmediatelyto direct supervisor.

Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre.

Perform other duties as assignedin order tomeet the overall goals andobjectivesof The Jean Tweed Centre.

Maintaina client service orientation including learning about and addressing client needs and concerns.

Work collaboratively including respect others, sharing information,consultingand celebrating shared successes.

Demonstrate accountability by holding self-responsible and following through on commitments.

Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression.

Commit to continuous learning through professional development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills.

Requirements Degree or Diploma in Child and Youth Care/Worker, Social Work, or Social Service Worker or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience supporting families who may have complex needs and experiences Excellent communication and writing skills.

Working knowledge of the social service system in the designated service area.

Proficiencyin computer skills. A demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member.

Experience working with the Child Welfare System Experience and/or interest in working with parents and children with special attention to the development of infants and children.

Experience working in community-based settings and familiarity with a community development approach. A demonstrated commitment to broadening knowledge and skills.

Benefits Extended Health Care Dental Coverage Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

📌 Counsellor, Strengthening Families (Toronto)
🏢 Jean Tweed Centre
📍 Toronto