Dragonfly Counselling & Support Centre
Alberta Hybrid work
Full-time
Dragonfly Counselling & Support Centre
Alberta Hybrid work

Job details

Job type
Full-time
Shift and schedule
Flextime
Monday to Friday

Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
Dental care
Extended health care
Flextime
Paid time off

Full job description
Dragonfly Counselling & Support Centre is looking for a Counselling Manager to join their team that is committed to ending the cycle of sexual abuse and assault by providing specialized intervention, counselling and preventative education to individuals, families and communities in the North Region of Alberta.

The Counselling Manager is a full-time, Monday to Friday role based out of the DCSC Service Region, with travel required to Bonnyville main office on a consistent basis. As a senior leader within the Agency this position is responsible for all counselling service programs including: specialized sexual violence /trauma counselling and client service, including the daily supervision of all counselling team members (including student, contract and casual employees) and of the administration tasks associated with the department oversight.

This position requires you to work within DCSC’s service region which includes providing significant outreach in North Central East Alberta including Slave Lake, Wabasca-Desmarais, Smoky Lake, Athabasca, Lac La Biche, Bonnyville, Cold Lake, St. Paul, and local First Nations Communities and Métis Settlements.

Core Responsibilities:

Provide the counselling team the daily support and supervision related to client needs, documentation, procedures, and ethical obligations, and case management
Provide individual counselling services and support to clients aged four plus including, but not limited to, intake, assessment, case planning, and follow-up
Assist with referrals to and accessing of appropriate community resources
Support client towards self-efficacy and personal wellness by providing information on the impact of trauma, affirming their resilience and promoting thoughtful informed decision-making
Oversight, supervision and support of the counselling team including facilitation of check-ins, department meetings, and team building events
Create procedures for client care and provide to team for a unified standard of care
Ensure that counselling team members uphold agency values around gender, culture, spirituality, sexuality, abilities, and health in all agency work
Facilitate individual clinical supervision and consult on a regular basis to counselling team
Assess gaps in team capacity and need for certain positions or contracts and provide recruitment and interviewing of applicants
Support other departments in counselling related requests for support and information
Have a thorough understanding of case management and telehealth platform and provide training, program specifics, templates, and resources as needed
Participate in leadership meetings and conjoined department meetings
Support Executive Director and Director of Operations
Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Social Work, or other Related Fields with a minimum of 3 years directly related counselling experience (equivalencies may be considered)
Preferred 5 years direct counselling experience with the ability to supervise and provide direct supervision to counsellors. Ability to provide clinical supervision is an asset
Registered or eligible for registration with the appropriate professional association required
Proven experience in a leadership role
Knowledge of community resources and familiarity with Indigenous culture and history within Canada
Comprehensive knowledge of client-centered interventions, practice methods and professional skills
Able to travel to DCSC service region
Working knowledge of computer software (email, internet), Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook), and electronic records management system
Excellent communication and leadership skills
An understanding of gender issues, social justice advocacy, diversity and anti-oppressive practice are an asset
Criminal Records check, Child Intervention Record check, valid Alberta Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle
The successful candidate for this position will be offered:

Hybrid work model
Flex time
Positive and collaborative team atmosphere
Comprehensive benefits program
Competitive wages
Career advancement opportunities
Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Dental care
Extended health care
Paid time off
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person