The Region of Durham is committed to advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within our organization and the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are Indigenous, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, members of LGBTQ2S+ communities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of our workforce, including those who experience systemic barriers.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process upon request, based on any Code-protected ground.
Family Counsellor 1

Reporting to the Supervisor, Family Services Division (FSD), this position is Tuesdays, Wednesdays and every other Friday, including evening work in a hybrid and community-based work environment and will be responsible for responding to requests for mental health support, referrals, and workshops to Employment Service agency partners and their clients.
Respond to client and agency requests for mental health support and consultation, referrals and workshops

- Build rapport, using active listening skills, and provide emotional support to help clients identify challenges, needs, desires and goals.
- Provide brief supportive counselling strategies where the focus is on the provision of information, encouragement, and instruction to assist clients with coping and stabilization.
- Provide service navigation, warm transfers, and brief case coordination where appropriate, to assist clients with accessing appropriate community supports.
- Provide psychoeducational information through the sharing of resources and clinical materials with clients to assist with coping related to presenting challenges.
- Provide active support of diversity of issues and lived experiences for clients.
- Develop and complete confidential clinical records containing relevant contact and assessment information for clients




- Enter data/information into the Division's information system as required, and develop hard copy reports, as required/directed
- Comply with legislation, skilled standards of practice (e.g. set by regulatory colleges in Ontario), accreditation
- A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or equivalent
- Registration with an applicable College/Regulatory body (i.e. Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers - OCSWSSW or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario - CRPO)
- An understanding and awareness of the ethics of social work practice as they apply to family services
- Experience in community counselling and/or intake services
- Experience and/or training in crisis intervention with well-developed critical thinking skills and effective problem solving skills, including safety planning and decision-making within tight timelines
- The ability to demonstrate professionalism through humility, respect, and responsiveness to diverse residents.
- Excellent computer skills, including navigating various platforms and client information systems
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision within confines of provincial and national requirements for family service agencies

This position is with Salary Grade 8 and will be paid at the following hourly rates:
- All applicants are expected to comply with the Region of Durham's Code of Ethics and Code of Conduct Policies throughout the recruitment process. Please apply online () no later than midnight (Eastern Standard Time) on the closing date indicated on the Job Posting.
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