About this role
CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION!At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we?re more than just a workplace; we?re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services. As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact. THE ROLEThe Family Counsellor will provide professional consultation, assessment and clinical counseling services through evidence-based practices to singles, families, couples, and children. The family counsellor will provide crisis intervention to CANSOFCOM families. The Family Counsellor will develop and deliver preventative mental health and lifestyle management programs, workshops and services for CANSOFCOM families, provide referral and follow-up services to clients requiring specialized professional services and support self-help, therapeutic and support group?s development through facilitation, presentations and/or information sharing. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDEDEducation, Certifications and Licenses Master?s degree in Social Work or a related field, AND some years of experience in social work, counselling or a related field OR Bachelor?s degree in Social Work or a related field AND several years of experience in social work, counselling or a related field AND Current Registered Professional Counsellors (RPC) or Master Practitioners in Clinical Counselling (MPCC) designation or equivalent Experience In psychosocial counselling using evidence-based treatment approaches In the use of recognized, evidence-based treatment approaches In client case management In developing, planning and conducting presentations and briefing sessions In crisis intervention In emergency response to critical incidents In developing and facilitating self-help, therapeutic and support groups Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTSEnglish Essential. Bilingual (English and French) an asset Reading: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Advanced BENEFITS AVAILABLEHealth Benefits: Healthcare spending account, virtual care (telemedicine), Employee and Family Assistance Program and mental health support. Work Life Balance: Paid/unpaid leave, including vacation pay, family related leav