Job Description

Position: Counsellor

Employment Type:

Full-time, temporary, in-scope position - Term to March 31, 2026; may be the possibility of extension

Closing Date:

July 23, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Counsellor provides clinical counselling, therapy, and related services to individuals (includes children, youth, adults), couples, and families who are seeking assistance with personal or interpersonal problems; may also provide counselling for rapid access counselling and to children and youth exposed to violence. The position will also provide group therapy sessions and engage in community collaborations. Duties shall be performed in a manner consistent with the overall mission and values of the agency. The position reports to the Director of Programs.

Duties include:

Provide counselling, therapy and related services according to agency needs. Experience providing counselling to children, youth and families is an asset. Provide services under the Youth Exposed to Violence and Rapid Access Counselling program as needed.

Conduct initial assessments to determine needs and goals and develop service plans in collaboration with clients that are tailored to the unique needs of each person (child, youth, adult, couples, family).

Participate in program development, including development and presentation of workshops, group facilitation, and group interventions.

Attend relevant agency meetings, be knowledgeable about agency programs and community activities, and market agency programs to the community using various methods (in-person, social media, etc.).

Represent the agency on community committees and/or groups as assigned.

Perform related administrative and record keeping duties, including casework recording, session evaluations, correspondence and statistical recording as required and in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.

Participate in clinical supervision on a regular basis and consult with the Director of Programs.

Assist with supervision of peers, students and individual cases as required by the agency.

Perform work outside of regular operating hours, including evenings and/or weekends.

Perform work at various locations in and around Saskatoon.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a bachelor's degree in social work or Indigenous social work.

Three to five years of supervised clinical experience in a related or relevant counselling area.

Be eligible for registration with and maintain good standing in a relevant professional association.

Areas of Knowledge:

Counselling theories and practice including interviewing, assessment, and evaluation techniques

Theories of human development, behavior and change - Family Systems Theory

Theories and practices of communication and conflict resolution

Theories and practices of trauma- and violence-informed approaches

Ability to assess high risk clients (suicidal) and intervene quickly and appropriately

Experience with evidence-based therapeutic interventions for children and youth mental health and behavioral concerns

Demonstrated ability to recognize signs and symptoms of other mental health disorders and refer client to appropriate service provider

Demonstrated ability to work in cross-cultural environments

Awareness of and cultural sensitivity to the customs, traditions, spiritual beliefs and philosophy and perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, and newcomer populations

Experience in facilitating group work and knowledge of group dynamics

Demonstrated commitment toward professional growth and keeping up-to-date with theory and practice

Demonstrated caseload management skills

Ability to promote services

Ability to perform duties in a confidential manner and display professional ethics at all times

Ability to deal with people experiencing difficult, unusual, and/or challenging situations

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, time management, and organizational skills

Final candidates are required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check including a vulnerable sector search. This position is in-scope, CUPE Local 5316.

Compensation:

Pay range of $4,812.87 to $5,312.50 per month based on bachelor's degree and related experience.

Submitresume, cover letter and references by mail to:

Executive Assistant

Family Service Saskatoon

#102-506 25th Street East, Saskatoon, SK S7K 4A7

Submit resume, cover letter and references by email:

executiveassistant@familyservice.sk.ca

Family Service Saskatoon thanks all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Posting opens on July 16, 2025 and closes on July 23, 2025 at 5:00 pm

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $4,812.87-$5,312.50 per month

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-23