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Family Counsellor

Job in Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listing for: The Brenda Strafford Foundation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Human Services/ Social Work, Community Support Services, Crisis Counselor, Family Advocacy & Support Services
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About Us:

The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is a charitable organization that currently owns and operates five Long Term Care and Assisted Living seniors care communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring, and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our senior residents and families.

About Us:

The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is a charitable organization that currently owns and operates five Long Term Care and Assisted Living seniors care communities in Calgary, AB, and Okotoks, AB. We take pride in providing a safe, caring, and comfortable home environment that caters to the complex needs of our senior residents and families.
Putting people first is a way of life at The Brenda Stafford Foundation. It's in our values and it's central to the way we do things. We believe in a person-centered approach to our care, services, and environment. By responding to the individual needs of those we serve, we can all play an important role in optimizing well-being and enriching lives...

one person at a time.
The Brenda Strafford Foundation - Heart Home Network ("HHN") serves women and children impacted by family violence through providing a safe shelter and housing complimented by comprehensive support services for all participants. HHN offers a continuum of care designed to help families develop their potential and transition to safe and healthy lives in the community upon their departure.
Our team members not only have the right skills and knowledge for the job, they are also passionate about the mission, vision, and values of the BSF.
Our Team Members   Place people at the heart of our mission
Embrace quality and innovation with enthusiasm
Engage with respect and empathy
Act with compassion and understanding
We Uphold Our 8 BSF Commitments To   Make a meaningful impact through small acts
Deliver exceptional service
Understand and celebrate individual uniqueness
Be present and attentive
Support and respect personal aspirations
Bring joy to others
Empower and honor choices
Create a homelike atmosphere

The Role  Counselling   Provide individual therapeutic support and counseling to adults impacted by family violence from a harm reduction and trauma informed lens.
Managing risk with clients, including identifying risk to self or others, and/or risks of harm to children
Manage and maintain participant files through regular meetings, case notes, and engagement (case conference meetings)
Plan and facilitate group counseling and supportive programs relevant to needs of participants
Conduct family interventions targeted to enhance stability and well-being
Administer tools and instruments related to assessments, monitoring, and evaluations of participants and their needs.
Support a range of inhouse programming designed to address participant needs
Provide comprehensive and ongoing assessments to provide referrals to appropriate community supports, housing assistance, and mental health systems advocacy (This is carried out mainly by case managers, however counsellors are involved detecting these needs and support case manager, regarding mental health, counsellors can refer clients to specialized services if is need it)
Co-create community support and discharge plans with participants and other team members.
Case Management Support   Use case management contacts (i.e. check ins about housing, income, legal, school/childcare, health appointments etc.) as a low-barrier touch point to build trust, normalize help-seeking, and hold informal, supportive conversations that connect back to counselling goals.
Complete structured assessments; develop and update holistic service plans linking counselling goals to practical needs (housing stability, legal advocacy, parenting support, income benefits, etc.).
Track progress toward program goals, anticipate barriers, problem solve collaboratively, and celebrate milestones to sustain client engagement.
Administrative   Complete all administrative duties relevant to participant services.
Establish and maintain appropriate participant and HHN documentation, record keeping, and statistics.
Participate in the professional design, development, promotion, delivery, and evaluation of the program activities
Maintain resource and referral guides for both local and regional programs that assist families and individuals
Work closely with the Community Services Team to monitor and evaluate program impacts
Why Join Us  At The Brenda Strafford Foundation, we are more than a workplace - we are a united team. We believe in fostering a culture where you can grow, collaborate, and make a meaningful impact. You'll be part of a team that values empathy, compassion, and innovation.
Who We're Looking For   Minimum of an undergraduate Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline
Registered with appropriate provincial organization as per degree is an asset
Non-violent crisis intervention (NVCI) certification is required
Current CPR and First Aide Certification
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