Counselling in Family Services

Position: Counselling Role in Family Services
Elevate your career as a Counsellor at the Brenda Strafford Foundation, providing essential support for families affected by violence. Focus on trauma-informed practices while fostering community connections.

The Brenda Strafford Foundation in Calgary and Okotoks is looking for a compassionate Counsellor targeting family violence issues. This role encompasses individual therapeutic support, group facilitation, and effective case management to ensure client safety and empowerment. You will be instrumental in constructing discharge plans and identifying community resources to assist participants in their journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide trauma-informed individual counseling

• Track and manage participant case files

• Lead supportive group therapy sessions

• Conduct targeted family stability interventions

• Refer clients to suitable community supports

Requirements:

• A degree in Social Work or Psychology

• 4+ years working with children/youth in crisis

• Must have NVCI certification

• CPR and First Aid certified

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Bring your skills in counselling and advocacy to the Brenda Strafford Foundation to help drive impactful change.