DEPARTMENT: Child and Youth Mental Health Services

BARGAINING UNIT: CUPE

JOB TYPE: Casual

SCHEDULE: Day, 8 and 12-hour shifts. Work schedule may be changed to meet operational needs.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Bilingual essential

NOTE: Applicants must attach a resume to their application.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Human Services Counselor provides support, coaching and / or skill training to clients referred by the clinician to facilitate their recovery. He / she works in collaboration with the clinician, the client, other services and significant people involved. The work is usually done in the client's living environment and may include his or her community network.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma and "Human Services ;
• ASIST training or willingness to follow such a course;
• Experience in the mental health field related to children, adolescents;
• Past experience dealing with local agencies and community based resources;
• Proven ability and interest working with the target clients;
• Ability to develop and facilitate various programs for individuals and groups of children, adolescents and/or parents;
• Valid driver's license with satisfactory driving record and have a car with appropriate insurance to transport clients. Must show Driver Record Abstract from Service New; Brunswick Motor Vehicle Branch;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physical ability to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.