Personal Suitability

Effective interpersonal skills; Team player; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities Large caseload

Security and Safety Enhanced reliability security clearance

Work Setting

Family therapy centres; Social service or charity agency

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Windows; MS Word; MS Outlook

Specific Skills

Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment; Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them; Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals; Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems; Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions; Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions, and clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement toward defined objectives; Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports; Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)

Membership in a provincial association of social workers

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English