Family Support Counsellors deliver parenting support, safety planning, and counselling for youth aged 13-17 and their families at Wood’s Homes.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, this Family Support Counsellor I supports the Youth Community Support Program. Services include in-home support, school liaison, and community coordination across residential and community-based services. Clinical understanding guides work with complex mental health challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

- Complete assessments and establish goals with families
- Advocate for families and develop resource networks
- Provide parent skills training and counselling
- Intervene during crises and provide follow-up care
- Participate in supervision, case reviews, and clinical rounds

Requirements:

- Degree in human sciences, childcare, or related field
- Two to four years supporting children, adolescents, and families
- Family and in-home support experience preferred
- Case management experience preferred
- Full non-GDL Class 5 licence and own transportation

Bring clinical understanding, family counselling, and safety planning skills to Wood’s Homes youth and family support services.

📌 Family Support Counsellor Youth Services (Canada)
🏢 Wood's Homes
📍 Canada