Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords is open to all and works in the spirit of truth and reconciliation on Treaty 6 territory and the homeland of the Métis Nation.
Outreach Counsellor
Job Summary
At Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, we offer professional counselling and outreach support services to people in the Battlefords and surrounding area. Our purpose is to assist individuals to build on their strengths and find positive ways to understand and act when faced with challenges in their lives. We also offer a wide range of counselling and support services to individuals, couples, families and groups. We are seeking motivated, confident, creative and client-service oriented people. We support our staff with competitive wages, a strong benefits package, shared RRSP contributions, excellent vacation days and wellness benefits. We promote a positive, supportive and diverse working environment in which every employee can build a rewarding career.
The Outreach Counsellor will provide support, groups, psychoeducational sessions and education to students, individuals, and families in a caring, client-centered and confidential atmospherre that supports clients to build on on strengths, identify barriers and work towards positive change. The Outreach Counsellor will be adaptable in approach, well organized and proficient in time-management, workload prioritization and self-directed work planning.
As a member of the Counselling Team, the Outreach Counsellor will support the objectives and priorities of the counselling team as well as those of the program to which they are primarily assigned. The primary assignment will be determined by the Executive Director or designate with the following considerations – client service needs, the Counsellor’s suitability to meet those needs, and the Counsellor’s professional development goals.
This position reports directly to the Manager of Counselling Services. The Manager of Counselling Services will also seek ongoing feedback from the manager of the program, to which the Counsellor is primarily assigned, on their effectiveness and contributions to the assigned program.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to cfs@battlefordscfs.ca, describing how you meet qualifications for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We may retain applicant resumes and applications on file for future consideration.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Number of Positions: 1
Wage: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Posting Type: Internal and External
Closing Date: Competition will remain open until the closing date or a successful candidate fills the position.
Support Worker, Supportive Independent Living
Job Summary
At Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, we offer a wide range of counselling and support services to individuals, couples, families and groups. We are seeking motivated, confident, creative and client-service oriented people. We support our staff with competitive wages, a strong benefits package, shared RRSP contributions and excellent vacation days. We promote a positive, supportive and diverse working environment in which every employee can build a rewarding career.
The Supportive Independent Living Program assists individuals with cognitive disabilities in achieving optimal independence in their lives and inclusion in their communities based on person- centred plans. The Support Worker reports directly to the Manager of Supportive Independent Living Program and plays a valuable role in enhancing the quality of life for people with cognitive disabilities. Areas of support may include managing their home, nutrition, hygiene, medical and health needs, budgeting, making effective use of leisure time, participating in recreational and work activities, establishing a support network within the community, and utilizing community resources to achieve their person-centred goals.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to cfs@battlefordscfs.ca, describing how you meet qualifications for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We may retain applicant resumes and applications on file for future consideration. Competition will remain open until filled by a successful candidate.
Employment Type: Full Time One-Year Term (with possibility of extension)
Wage: Commensurate with Education and Experience
Facilitator, Conferencing and Youth Groups
Job Summary
At Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, we offer a wide range of counselling and support services to individuals, couples, families and groups. We are seeking motivated, confident, creative and client-service oriented people. We support our staff with competitive wages, a strong benefits package, shared RRSP contributions and excellent vacation days. We promote a positive, supportive and diverse working environment in which every employee can build a rewarding career.
The Facilitator, Conferencing and Youth Groups schedules and leads groups including Family Conferences, Youth Transitional Skills Training and other groups designed to help families, children and youth reach their full potential.
Family Conferencing is a collaborative model that assists the family in reaching a consensus decision regarding the safety, care and wellbeing of the children within their family. Family Conferencing involves primary participants including the parents, current caregivers and children, as well as other participants including extended family members, Indigenous child and family services agencies, and other professionals who can contribute to supporting the families.
Transitional Skills Training is a youth group that supports young people to gain life and social skills in a fun, inclusive and non-judgmental environment, so that they can develop independence and make positive lifestyle choices.
This position reports directly to the Coordinator, Conferencing and Youth Groups and works in conjunction with the Family Programs team and other CFS staff to schedule, facilitate, evaluate and improve programming. This position uses strong communication skills as well as administrative and time management skills to deliver a high level of client services.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
How to Apply: Submit your cover letter and resume to cfs@battlefordscfs.ca, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We may retain applicant resumes and applications on file for future consideration.
Employment Type: Full-time One-Year Term (with possibility of extension)
Number of Positions: 1
Wage: Commensurate with education and experience.
Competition will remain open until filled by a successful candidate.
Support Worker
Family Programs
Full Time – One Year Term
Job Summary
At Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, we offer a wide range of counselling and support services to individuals, couples, families and groups. We are seeking motivated, confident, creative and client-service oriented people. We support our staff with competitive wages, a strong benefits package, shared RRSP contributions and excellent vacation days and wellness benefits. We promote a positive, supportive and diverse working environment in which every employee can build a rewarding career.
The Family Programs focus on providing supports to families who are experiencing stressors that create barriers to a healthy family life. The Support Worker supports families in areas such as parenting, daily living skills, wellness, and accessing community resources. The Support Worker works with the entire family often in their home to help increase family strengths and resources so as to prevent children’s out-of-home placement or to work toward family reunification.
This Support Worker works flexibly with clients who require various types and levels of support and services within the Family Programs. Reporting to the Family Program Coordinators, this position plays a key role in supporting families to care for their children in a safe and nurturing home environment.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications for this position with three professional references to cfs@battlefordscfs.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We may retain applicant resumes and applications on file for future consideration.
Employment Type: One-year full time term position (with the possibility of extension)
Number of Positions: 1
Wage: Commensurate with education and experience
Competition will remain open until the closing date or a successful candidate fills the position