Company:
The John Howard Society of North Island
Details:
Please see attached job description
Qualifications & Experience:
A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related human services field.
At least two years’ experience working with high-risk youth in a counselling or other helping capacity, which should include:
Experience planning and leading counselling or support groups.
Knowledge and experience with life skills education and coaching.
Demonstrated ability to use basic counselling techniques and approaches.
Knowledge and experience in maintaining confidentiality, appropriate boundaries, and other basic counselling ethics.
Demonstrated ability to work constructively and cooperatively in a team setting.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge and experience in involving families, community, and other systems in case planning with youth.
Knowledge and experience with case recording practices.
Knowledge and experience with referral, screening, and case conferencing practices.
Knowledge of community resources for youth and families.
Demonstrated ability to plan, lead, and evaluate groups.
Knowledge and experience with group education, skill building, counselling, and support techniques.