Mobile Community Counsellor - Safer Families (Catholic Family Services Peel-Dufferin)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $58k

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin (CFSPD) is a dynamic, growing family service agency serving all areas of Peel and Dufferin. CFSPD is committed to providing a positive work environment for its employees and excellent services to its clients.

We are currently searching for a Community Counsellor Safer Families who will be responsible for supporting the Safer Families and Community Counselling programs, as well as work with clients experiencing mental health and family and intimate partner violence. The incumbent will be responsible for working in collaboration with Peel Childrens Aid Society (PCAS) staff to support individuals, couples and families who have experienced intimate partner and family violence. Additional responsibilities will include conducting detailed assessments (in-person, virtual or phone) and offer single session counselling, brief multi-session supportive counselling, group counselling and appropriate referrals to clients who are seeking access to services at CFSPD.

Are you looking to join a fun and dynamic team hoping to make a difference in the community? We want to hear from you!

Why work with us?

At CFSPD, we believe in the value of community, compassion, and integrity. Join our dedicated team and contribute to meaningful initiatives that support families and individuals in need.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package (pension plan, extended health, dental & insurance benefits), professional development opportunities, and generous leave provisions. Our organization also provides work life balance and free parking!

Position Summary

The Community Counsellor serves as the first point of contact for program participants, potential clients, and community members. In this mobile role, the Counsellor conducts detailed assessments (in-person, video, or phone), offers single-session counselling, brief multi-session supportive counselling, group counselling, and provides appropriate referrals to individuals seeking access to services at CFSPD. The incumbent also prepares and maintains all required administrative records in a timely manner, and develops and sustains collaborative relationships with community partners, agency service partners, and referral sources to ensure seamless service delivery across the region.

This position reports to the Program Supervisor and will be based in the Region of Peel.

Responsibilities :

Assessment, Counselling and Case Management

• Conduct trauma informed assessments to determine client service needs which could include crisis, support, safety planning, single sessions, short term case management, including referring clients to appropriate internal and external programs.
• Liaise and collaborate with PCAS to conduct assessments and case planning for the Safer Families Program. Assessments and counselling will often be conducted in clients homes or community settings.
• Participate in weekly Walk-in Counselling Clinics and offer assessment, service planning and single sessions as part of the Community Counselling team.
• Refer clients to ICF therapy services for Family and Couple therapy, Individual Trauma therapy programs, and group programming.
• Liaise with Community organizations that have made referrals to the agency.
• Provide telephone support crisis intervention, safety planning and follow-up with clients.
• Respond to telephone, email, and in-person inquiries from clients, prospective clients and community partners.
• As part of the Community Counselling Team, provide telephone coverage of the intake lines during business hours.
• Provide back up support for reception as required.

Counselling

Documentation and Administration

Other

Qualifications :

Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversityand are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Catholic Family Services of Peel-Dufferin. We will onlycontact those selected for consideration.