Overview
• Provide wellness support services for high risk families and children in the care of the agency
• Provide individual counseling and support services
• Provide family counseling and support services
• Facilitates wellness and support groups for adolescent victim of sexual abuse, groups for past victims of sexual abuse, men’s treatment groups etc.
• Provide community crisis intervention
• Facilitates parents’ group/instruction related to treatment services
• Deliver workshops/seminars as required related to treatment services
• Liaison with community programs and workers
Qualifications
• BSW or degree in related field with 2 years of direct experience or equivalent combination of training and work experience
• A minimum of one year demonstrated counseling experience working with children and families
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding working with Children with special needs. FASD & ADHD
• Knowledge of the needs of Aboriginal children and their families.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to speak Ojibway will be considered an asset
• Must have demonstrated knowledge and appreciation of the Ojibway culture and the aspirations of First Nations
• Must have computer training and/or knowledge of Microsoft Office
Contact
Annette McKay, B.Ed., BSW, RSW
Mino I Yah Daa Wellness Program Coordinator
West Region Child & Family Services Inc.
Box 280
Erickson, MB R0J 0P0
Fax: (204) 622-5248