WoodGreen – Case Counsellor Specialist – Toronto, ON

Company: WoodGreen

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $63516.2 per year

Job date: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:41:58 GMT

Job description: Competition #2024-542-HB Case Counsellor Specialist (2024-542-HB)
Employment Type: Contract Salary (12 Months), Bargaining Unit
Work Hours: 35 Hours/week
Work Setting: Hybrid – Opportunity to Work Remotely after Orientation & Training Period
Salary: J – $63,516.20
Application Deadline: February 17th by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Homeward Bound & Neighbourhood Programs
The program includes many components: career development and life skills, academic upgrading and computer training, and a college diploma program. There is also an internship component and access to sustainable employment opportunities. Homeward Bound also offers on-site childcare, family support, and an after-4 program for school-aged children.What You Will Do

  • Use professional case management practices and a variety of clinical modalities to perform casework duties which include assessment, goal setting and the development of action plans with clients, ongoing intervention, re-assessment, case termination, and follow-up.
  • Coordinate client participation in all aspects of the Homeward Bound program, including liaising with Community Colleges and academic upgrading providers to ensure participant enrolment and full participation in programs and on-the-job training experiences such as field placements and internships.
  • Ensure that all clients prioritize meeting program goals and milestones.
  • Responsible for liaising and coordination with Toronto Children Services and Toronto Employment and Social Services.
  • Provide instrumental help to assist the women in resolving functional problems of daily living, provide advocacy, and facilitate access to appropriate support services such as health care, budget planning/financial management, and housing help.
  • Identify barriers to learning and refer participants to the appropriate source of support.
  • Respond to emergencies, provide crisis intervention, and maintain a caseload.
  • Maintain client records in a centralized database by program policy.
  • Collect statistical data according to central and unit policies. Assist in overseeing the safety of the children on off-site trips and in the on-site space (March break, PA Days, Summer break).
  • Work by all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Masters of Social Work or Masters Degree in related field. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with related experience could be considered.
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or its equivalent is required.
  • Minimum two (2) years of related work experience with women who have experienced homelessness, violence, or related issues at a case management level and employment planning and preparation work.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Extensive experience in a variety of counselling modalities, especially related to working with women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.
  • Demonstrated case management and group facilitation skills.
  • Strong knowledge of career planning and job search techniques.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to enhance the employability of all clients.
  • Demonstrated intervention skills, including crisis intervention.
  • Demonstrate an ongoing self-reflection to ensure best practices in service delivery.
  • Social assessment skills.
  • Knowledge and skills in conflict resolution.
  • Well-developed and timely documentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including internet research.
  • Knowledge of community development and skills in using and referring to social resources.
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse communities.
  • Understanding of anti-oppressive practices and trauma-informed approach.
  • Lived experience as a member of the BIPOC community or other experiences of social identity intersectionality.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Powered by JazzHR

WoodGreen – Case Counsellor Specialist – Toronto, ON

Company: WoodGreen

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $63516.2 per year

Job date: Fri, 14 Feb 2025 01:24:56 GMT

Job description: The program includes many components: career development and life skills, academic upgrading and computer training, and a college diploma program. There is also an internship component and access to sustainable employment opportunities. Homeward Bound also offers on-site childcare, family support, and an after-4 program for school-aged children.What You Will Do

  • Use professional case management practices and a variety of clinical modalities to perform casework duties which include assessment, goal setting and the development of action plans with clients, ongoing intervention, re-assessment, case termination, and follow-up.
  • Coordinate client participation in all aspects of the Homeward Bound program, including liaising with Community Colleges and academic upgrading providers to ensure participant enrolment and full participation in programs and on-the-job training experiences such as field placements and internships.
  • Ensure that all clients prioritize meeting program goals and milestones.
  • Responsible for liaising and coordination with Toronto Children Services and Toronto Employment and Social Services.
  • Provide instrumental help to assist the women in resolving functional problems of daily living, provide advocacy, and facilitate access to appropriate support services such as health care, budget planning/financial management, and housing help.
  • Identify barriers to learning and refer participants to the appropriate source of support.
  • Respond to emergencies, provide crisis intervention, and maintain a caseload.
  • Maintain client records in a centralized database by program policy.
  • Collect statistical data according to central and unit policies. Assist in overseeing the safety of the children on off-site trips and in the on-site space (March break, PA Days, Summer break).
  • Work by all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Masters of Social Work or Masters Degree in related field. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with related experience could be considered.
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or its equivalent is required.
  • Minimum two (2) years of related work experience with women who have experienced homelessness, violence, or related issues at a case management level and employment planning and preparation work.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Extensive experience in a variety of counselling modalities, especially related to working with women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.
  • Demonstrated case management and group facilitation skills.
  • Strong knowledge of career planning and job search techniques.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to enhance the employability of all clients.
  • Demonstrated intervention skills, including crisis intervention.
  • Demonstrate an ongoing self-reflection to ensure best practices in service delivery.
  • Social assessment skills.
  • Knowledge and skills in conflict resolution.
  • Well-developed and timely documentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including internet research.
  • Knowledge of community development and skills in using and referring to social resources.
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse communities.
  • Understanding of anti-oppressive practices and trauma-informed approach.
  • Lived experience as a member of the BIPOC community or other experiences of social identity intersectionality.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Apply

WoodGreen – Case Counsellor Specialist – Toronto, ON

Company: WoodGreen

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $63516.2 per year

Job date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 04:37:01 GMT

Job description: Competition #2025-542-HB Case Counsellor Specialist (2025-542-HB)
Employment Type: Contract Salary (12 Months), Bargaining Unit
Work Hours: 35 Hours/week
Work Setting: Hybrid – Opportunity to Work Remotely after Orientation & Training Period
Salary: J – $63,516.20
Application Deadline: February 17th by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Homeward Bound & Neighbourhood Programs
The program includes many components: career development and life skills, academic upgrading and computer training, and a college diploma program. There is also an internship component and access to sustainable employment opportunities. Homeward Bound also offers on-site childcare, family support, and an after-4 program for school-aged children.What You Will Do

  • Use professional case management practices and a variety of clinical modalities to perform casework duties which include assessment, goal setting and the development of action plans with clients, ongoing intervention, re-assessment, case termination, and follow-up.
  • Coordinate client participation in all aspects of the Homeward Bound program, including liaising with Community Colleges and academic upgrading providers to ensure participant enrolment and full participation in programs and on-the-job training experiences such as field placements and internships.
  • Ensure that all clients prioritize meeting program goals and milestones.
  • Responsible for liaising and coordination with Toronto Children Services and Toronto Employment and Social Services.
  • Provide instrumental help to assist the women in resolving functional problems of daily living, provide advocacy, and facilitate access to appropriate support services such as health care, budget planning/financial management, and housing help.
  • Identify barriers to learning and refer participants to the appropriate source of support.
  • Respond to emergencies, provide crisis intervention, and maintain a caseload.
  • Maintain client records in a centralized database by program policy.
  • Collect statistical data according to central and unit policies. Assist in overseeing the safety of the children on off-site trips and in the on-site space (March break, PA Days, Summer break).
  • Work by all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Masters of Social Work or Masters Degree in related field. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with related experience could be considered.
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or its equivalent is required.
  • Minimum two (2) years of related work experience with women who have experienced homelessness, violence, or related issues at a case management level and employment planning and preparation work.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Extensive experience in a variety of counselling modalities, especially related to working with women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.
  • Demonstrated case management and group facilitation skills.
  • Strong knowledge of career planning and job search techniques.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to enhance the employability of all clients.
  • Demonstrated intervention skills, including crisis intervention.
  • Demonstrate an ongoing self-reflection to ensure best practices in service delivery.
  • Social assessment skills.
  • Knowledge and skills in conflict resolution.
  • Well-developed and timely documentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including internet research.
  • Knowledge of community development and skills in using and referring to social resources.
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse communities.
  • Understanding of anti-oppressive practices and trauma-informed approach.
  • Lived experience as a member of the BIPOC community or other experiences of social identity intersectionality.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Powered by JazzHR

WoodGreen – Case Counsellor Specialist – Toronto, ON

Company: WoodGreen

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $63516.2 per year

Job date: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:48:25 GMT

Job description: The program includes many components: career development and life skills, academic upgrading and computer training, and a college diploma program. There is also an internship component and access to sustainable employment opportunities. Homeward Bound also offers on-site childcare, family support, and an after-4 program for school-aged children.What You Will Do

  • Use professional case management practices and a variety of clinical modalities to perform casework duties which include assessment, goal setting and the development of action plans with clients, ongoing intervention, re-assessment, case termination, and follow-up.
  • Coordinate client participation in all aspects of the Homeward Bound program, including liaising with Community Colleges and academic upgrading providers to ensure participant enrolment and full participation in programs and on-the-job training experiences such as field placements and internships.
  • Ensure that all clients prioritize meeting program goals and milestones.
  • Responsible for liaising and coordination with Toronto Children Services and Toronto Employment and Social Services.
  • Provide instrumental help to assist the women in resolving functional problems of daily living, provide advocacy, and facilitate access to appropriate support services such as health care, budget planning/financial management, and housing help.
  • Identify barriers to learning and refer participants to the appropriate source of support.
  • Respond to emergencies, provide crisis intervention, and maintain a caseload.
  • Maintain client records in a centralized database by program policy.
  • Collect statistical data according to central and unit policies. Assist in overseeing the safety of the children on off-site trips and in the on-site space (March break, PA Days, Summer break).
  • Work by all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Masters of Social Work or Masters Degree in related field. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with related experience could be considered.
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or its equivalent is required.
  • Minimum two (2) years of related work experience with women who have experienced homelessness, violence, or related issues at a case management level and employment planning and preparation work.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Extensive experience in a variety of counselling modalities, especially related to working with women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.
  • Demonstrated case management and group facilitation skills.
  • Strong knowledge of career planning and job search techniques.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to enhance the employability of all clients.
  • Demonstrated intervention skills, including crisis intervention.
  • Demonstrate an ongoing self-reflection to ensure best practices in service delivery.
  • Social assessment skills.
  • Knowledge and skills in conflict resolution.
  • Well-developed and timely documentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including internet research.
  • Knowledge of community development and skills in using and referring to social resources.
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse communities.
  • Understanding of anti-oppressive practices and trauma-informed approach.
  • Lived experience as a member of the BIPOC community or other experiences of social identity intersectionality.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Apply

University of Toronto – Wellness & Resiliency Counsellor for Accessibility Services (Term) – Mississauga, ON

Company: University of Toronto

Location: Mississauga, ON

Expected salary: $95627 per year

Job date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:07:46 GMT

Job description: Date Posted: 01/07/2025
Req ID: 41228
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Health & Counselling Ctr.
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00043069Description:About us:U of T Mississauga-the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region-is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.The Health & Counselling Centre (HCC) is a multi-disciplinary health clinic that provides student-friendly medical care, mental health counselling, and health education and promotion programs and services to a diverse student population of over 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. The HCC staff strive to empower students to make healthier, evidence-based choices to support their growth and development, assist students in their pursuit of academic success, and promote adoption of positive coping skills to foster greater resiliency in the pursuit of current and future goals. The HCC staff work closely with other departments across the University with the goal of ensuring students have timely access to quality medical and mental health supports.Accessibility Services provides academic accommodations and services for students with disabilities and promotes a fully integrated university experience by ensuring that students have the opportunity to access and participate in all areas of student life. In partnership with a variety of Student Affairs and academic departments, Accessibility Services provides comprehensive programming throughout a student’s university career to foster greater resiliency and promote the development of knowledge and skills that are transferable to their future goals.Your opportunity:The Wellness & Resiliency Counsellor for Accessibility Services will perform individual and group counselling, workshops, and outreach within the Accessibility Services department, and under the immediate supervision of the Lead Counsellor, HCC. This is an embedded counselling position, working closely with Accessibility Advisors, and other staff within Accessibility Services to support the mental health and wellness of students with a diagnosed mental health disability, while also working under the same mandate as theHCC counselling staff. The general clinical approach will focus on the provision of short-term solution-focussed counselling, case management in complex mental health situations in consultation with other HCC staff, and assisting with referrals to otherresources within and outside the University to support the long-term goals and needs of students registered with Accessibility Services for their mental health needs. Inherent in this role are the knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to critical thinking and decision making, ability to analyze and assess presenting mental health concerns and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the management of these mental health concerns, and flexibility and decision making in fluid situations with unpredictable outcomes. Experience working with traditionally aged university students (emerging adults) and competency related to specific needs of this population is essential in this role (i.e., students with differing abilities).Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clinical counselling and psychotherapy for students and making referrals to appropriate resources
  • Developing components of treatment plans based on appropriate therapeutic approaches
  • Implementing clinical therapeutic plans
  • Developing psychotherapeutically-appropriate materials for group counselling and in-take procedures for clients
  • Developing and implementing new programs and initiatives independently
  • Leading seminars and/or workshops
  • Keeping well-informed on assessment and psychotherapeutic advances
  • Serving as an expert resource to a group of professionals in the speciality

Essential Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in social work or counselling. Must be a current member, in good standing, within a Regulated Health Profession.
  • Minimum five years (post-internship) full-time clinical counselling experience, with at least some experience in a Community Mental Health Setting, and/or Outpatient Mental Health Unit performing client intakes/assessments, crisis counselling, brief or short-term counselling to individuals, and psycho-educational workshops.
  • Extensive experiencewith mental health and illness, behavioural issues, anger management, interpersonal violence, sexual violence and conflict resolution.
  • Experience working with traditionally-aged university students (ie, 17-24 years old) is essential.
  • Understanding how violence impacts persons with disabilities in a post-secondary context is expected.
  • Demonstrated experience and exceptional knowledge of inter-cultural competency.
  • Able to work in a highly diverse community with students from varied backgrounds and a variety of age groups, presenting with a range of difficulties and personal issues.
  • Strong counselling, communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong crisis intervention skills are necessary.
  • Strong group facilitation skills are essential.
  • Good judgment and sensitivity.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Commitment to improving and enhancing the student experience.

Assets (Nonessential):

  • Experience working in a University/College is preferred.
  • Experience with life coaching, mindful based therapies and alternative evidenced based therapies considered an asset.
  • Prior experience working within an interdisciplinaryclinic is an asset.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (e.g., Accuro) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of university and community mental health resources is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Adaptable
  • Communicator
  • Patient
  • Perceptive
  • Resourceful
  • Team player

Closing Date: 01/21/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 — $95,627. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $122,290. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing
Recruiter: Jessica HaltehLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.This is a term position ending November 14, 2025.This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

University of Toronto – Wellness & Resiliency Counsellor for Accessibility Services (Term) – Mississauga, ON

Company: University of Toronto

Location: Mississauga, ON

Expected salary: $95627 per year

Job date: Wed, 08 Jan 2025 23:37:36 GMT

Job description: Date Posted: 01/07/2025
Req ID: 41228
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Health & Counselling Ctr.
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00043069Description:About us:U of T Mississauga—the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region—is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.The Health & Counselling Centre (HCC) is a multi-disciplinary health clinic that provides student-friendly medical care, mental health counselling, and health education and promotion programs and services to a diverse student population of over 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. The HCC staff strive to empower students to make healthier, evidence-based choices to support their growth and development, assist students in their pursuit of academic success, and promote adoption of positive coping skills to foster greater resiliency in the pursuit of current and future goals. The HCC staff work closely with other departments across the University with the goal of ensuring students have timely access to quality medical and mental health supports.Accessibility Services provides academic accommodations and services for students with disabilities and promotes a fully integrated university experience by ensuring that students have the opportunity to access and participate in all areas of student life. In partnership with a variety of Student Affairs and academic departments, Accessibility Services provides comprehensive programming throughout a student’s university career to foster greater resiliency and promote the development of knowledge and skills that are transferable to their future goals.Your opportunity:The Wellness & Resiliency Counsellor for Accessibility Services will perform individual and group counselling, workshops, and outreach within the Accessibility Services department, and under the immediate supervision of the Lead Counsellor, HCC. This is an embedded counselling position, working closely with Accessibility Advisors, and other staff within Accessibility Services to support the mental health and wellness of students with a diagnosed mental health disability, while also working under the same mandate as theHCC counselling staff. The general clinical approach will focus on the provision of short-term solution-focussed counselling, case management in complex mental health situations in consultation with other HCC staff, and assisting with referrals to otherresources within and outside the University to support the long-term goals and needs of students registered with Accessibility Services for their mental health needs. Inherent in this role are the knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to critical thinking and decision making, ability to analyze and assess presenting mental health concerns and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the management of these mental health concerns, and flexibility and decision making in fluid situations with unpredictable outcomes. Experience working with traditionally aged university students (emerging adults) and competency related to specific needs of this population is essential in this role (i.e., students with differing abilities).Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clinical counselling and psychotherapy for students and making referrals to appropriate resources
  • Developing components of treatment plans based on appropriate therapeutic approaches
  • Implementing clinical therapeutic plans
  • Developing psychotherapeutically-appropriate materials for group counselling and in-take procedures for clients
  • Developing and implementing new programs and initiatives independently
  • Leading seminars and/or workshops
  • Keeping well-informed on assessment and psychotherapeutic advances
  • Serving as an expert resource to a group of professionals in the speciality

Essential Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in social work or counselling. Must be a current member, in good standing, within a Regulated Health Profession.
  • Minimum five years (post-internship) full-time clinical counselling experience, with at least some experience in a Community Mental Health Setting, and/or Outpatient Mental Health Unit performing client intakes/assessments, crisis counselling, brief or short-term counselling to individuals, and psycho-educational workshops.
  • Extensive experiencewith mental health and illness, behavioural issues, anger management, interpersonal violence, sexual violence and conflict resolution.
  • Experience working with traditionally-aged university students (ie, 17-24 years old) is essential.
  • Understanding how violence impacts persons with disabilities in a post-secondary context is expected.
  • Demonstrated experience and exceptional knowledge of inter-cultural competency.
  • Able to work in a highly diverse community with students from varied backgrounds and a variety of age groups, presenting with a range of difficulties and personal issues.
  • Strong counselling, communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong crisis intervention skills are necessary.
  • Strong group facilitation skills are essential.
  • Good judgment and sensitivity.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Commitment to improving and enhancing the student experience.

Assets (Nonessential):

  • Experience working in a University/College is preferred.
  • Experience with life coaching, mindful based therapies and alternative evidenced based therapies considered an asset.
  • Prior experience working within an interdisciplinaryclinic is an asset.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (e.g., Accuro) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of university and community mental health resources is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Adaptable
  • Communicator
  • Patient
  • Perceptive
  • Resourceful
  • Team player

Closing Date: 01/21/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 — $95,627. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $122,290. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing
Recruiter: Jessica HaltehLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.This is a term position ending November 14, 2025.This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .

University of Toronto – Wellness & Resiliency Counsellor for Accessibility Services (Term) – Mississauga, ON

Company: University of Toronto

Location: Mississauga, ON

Expected salary: $95627 per year

Job date: Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:01:12 GMT

Job description: Date Posted: 01/07/2025
Req ID: 41228
Faculty/Division: UofT Mississauga
Department: UTM: Health & Counselling Ctr.
Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Position Number: 00043069Description:About us:U of T Mississauga-the second largest campus of Canada’s top-ranked university and the only research university in Ontario’s booming Peel Region-is one of the world’s great catalysts of human potential.Our employee community hums with the energy of 3,400 faculty, librarians and staff, who power our campus with curiosity, connection and care. We work together to spark life-changing research and innovation, make an indelible mark on the world by building equitable cities and societies, enable healthy lives, create a sustainable future and ignite entrepreneurship. Above all, we prioritize student success, and seek to give our 16,500 students the lift of a lifetime through learning and discovery. We love to open opportunities available nowhere else for our community to achieve their ambitions and make their unique contributions to Canada and the world.This work all comes together on a spectacularly green campus, alongside the Missinihe-ziibi (Trusting Creek or Credit River), where we seek to honour truth, reciprocity and reconciliation on the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, Seneca and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We’re thrilled to welcome those who want to learn more about us and to be part of what we do.The Health & Counselling Centre (HCC) is a multi-disciplinary health clinic that provides student-friendly medical care, mental health counselling, and health education and promotion programs and services to a diverse student population of over 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus. The HCC staff strive to empower students to make healthier, evidence-based choices to support their growth and development, assist students in their pursuit of academic success, and promote adoption of positive coping skills to foster greater resiliency in the pursuit of current and future goals. The HCC staff work closely with other departments across the University with the goal of ensuring students have timely access to quality medical and mental health supports.Accessibility Services provides academic accommodations and services for students with disabilities and promotes a fully integrated university experience by ensuring that students have the opportunity to access and participate in all areas of student life. In partnership with a variety of Student Affairs and academic departments, Accessibility Services provides comprehensive programming throughout a student’s university career to foster greater resiliency and promote the development of knowledge and skills that are transferable to their future goals.Your opportunity:The Wellness & Resiliency Counsellor for Accessibility Services will perform individual and group counselling, workshops, and outreach within the Accessibility Services department, and under the immediate supervision of the Lead Counsellor, HCC. This is an embedded counselling position, working closely with Accessibility Advisors, and other staff within Accessibility Services to support the mental health and wellness of students with a diagnosed mental health disability, while also working under the same mandate as theHCC counselling staff. The general clinical approach will focus on the provision of short-term solution-focussed counselling, case management in complex mental health situations in consultation with other HCC staff, and assisting with referrals to otherresources within and outside the University to support the long-term goals and needs of students registered with Accessibility Services for their mental health needs. Inherent in this role are the knowledge, skills and attitudes specific to critical thinking and decision making, ability to analyze and assess presenting mental health concerns and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in the management of these mental health concerns, and flexibility and decision making in fluid situations with unpredictable outcomes. Experience working with traditionally aged university students (emerging adults) and competency related to specific needs of this population is essential in this role (i.e., students with differing abilities).Your responsibilities will include:

  • Providing clinical counselling and psychotherapy for students and making referrals to appropriate resources
  • Developing components of treatment plans based on appropriate therapeutic approaches
  • Implementing clinical therapeutic plans
  • Developing psychotherapeutically-appropriate materials for group counselling and in-take procedures for clients
  • Developing and implementing new programs and initiatives independently
  • Leading seminars and/or workshops
  • Keeping well-informed on assessment and psychotherapeutic advances
  • Serving as an expert resource to a group of professionals in the speciality

Essential Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in social work or counselling. Must be a current member, in good standing, within a Regulated Health Profession.
  • Minimum five years (post-internship) full-time clinical counselling experience, with at least some experience in a Community Mental Health Setting, and/or Outpatient Mental Health Unit performing client intakes/assessments, crisis counselling, brief or short-term counselling to individuals, and psycho-educational workshops.
  • Extensive experiencewith mental health and illness, behavioural issues, anger management, interpersonal violence, sexual violence and conflict resolution.
  • Experience working with traditionally-aged university students (ie, 17-24 years old) is essential.
  • Understanding how violence impacts persons with disabilities in a post-secondary context is expected.
  • Demonstrated experience and exceptional knowledge of inter-cultural competency.
  • Able to work in a highly diverse community with students from varied backgrounds and a variety of age groups, presenting with a range of difficulties and personal issues.
  • Strong counselling, communication and organizational skills.
  • Strong crisis intervention skills are necessary.
  • Strong group facilitation skills are essential.
  • Good judgment and sensitivity.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Commitment to improving and enhancing the student experience.

Assets (Nonessential):

  • Experience working in a University/College is preferred.
  • Experience with life coaching, mindful based therapies and alternative evidenced based therapies considered an asset.
  • Prior experience working within an interdisciplinaryclinic is an asset.
  • Familiarity with Electronic Medical Records (e.g., Accuro) is an asset.
  • Knowledge of university and community mental health resources is an asset.

To be successful in this role you will be:

  • Adaptable
  • Communicator
  • Patient
  • Perceptive
  • Resourceful
  • Team player

Closing Date: 01/21/2025, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: USW
Appointment Type: Budget – Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone:
USW Pay Band 15 — $95,627. with an annual step progression to a maximum of $122,290. Pay scale and job class assignment is subject to determination pursuant to the Job Evaluation/Pay Equity Maintenance Protocol.
Job Category: Health & Wellbeing
Recruiter: Jessica HaltehLived Experience Statement
Candidates who are members of Indigenous, Black, racialized and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, persons with disabilities, and other equity deserving groups are encouraged to apply, and their lived experience shall be taken into consideration as applicable to the posted position.This is a term position ending November 14, 2025.This role is currently eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, pursuant to University policies and guidelines, including but not limited to the .All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Diversity StatementThe University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see .Accessibility StatementThe University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact .

WoodGreen – Case Counsellor Specialist – Toronto, ON

Company: WoodGreen

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $63516.2 per year

Job date: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 06:42:07 GMT

Job description: Competition #2024-466-HB Case Counsellor Specialist (2024-466-HB)
Employment Type: Contract Salary (18 Months), Bargaining Unit
Work Hours: 35 Hours/week
Work Setting: Hybrid – Opportunity to Work Remotely after Orientation & Training Period
Salary: J – $63,516.20
Application Deadline: December 10th by 11:59 pm
Program Overview – Homeward Bound & Neighbourhood Programs
The program includes many components: career development and life skills, academic upgrading and computer training, and a college diploma program. There is also an internship component and access to sustainable employment opportunities. Homeward Bound also offers on-site childcare, family support, and an after-4 program for school-aged children.What You Will Do

  • Use professional case management practices and a variety of clinical modalities to perform casework duties which include assessment, goal setting and the development of action plans with clients, ongoing intervention, re-assessment, case termination, and follow-up.
  • Coordinate client participation in all aspects of the Homeward Bound program, including liaising with Community Colleges and academic upgrading providers to ensure participant enrolment and full participation in programs and on-the-job training experiences such as field placements and internships.
  • Ensure that all clients prioritize meeting program goals and milestones.
  • Responsible for liaising and coordination with Toronto Children Services and Toronto Employment and Social Services.
  • Provide instrumental help to assist the women in resolving functional problems of daily living, provide advocacy, and facilitate access to appropriate support services such as health care, budget planning/financial management, and housing help.
  • Identify barriers to learning and refer participants to the appropriate source of support.
  • Respond to emergencies, provide crisis intervention, and maintain a caseload.
  • Maintain client records in a centralized database by program policy.
  • Collect statistical data according to central and unit policies. Assist in overseeing the safety of the children on off-site trips and in the on-site space (March break, PA Days, Summer break).
  • Work by all relevant legislation, by-laws, program, and organizational policies.

What You Bring to the Team

  • Masters of Social Work or Masters Degree in related field. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with related experience could be considered.
  • Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or its equivalent is required.
  • Minimum two (2) years of related work experience with women who have experienced homelessness, violence, or related issues at a case management level and employment planning and preparation work.

What Will Set You Apart

  • Extensive experience in a variety of counselling modalities, especially related to working with women who have experienced homelessness or domestic violence.
  • Demonstrated case management and group facilitation skills.
  • Strong knowledge of career planning and job search techniques.
  • Provide ongoing feedback to enhance the employability of all clients.
  • Demonstrated intervention skills, including crisis intervention.
  • Demonstrate an ongoing self-reflection to ensure best practices in service delivery.
  • Social assessment skills.
  • Knowledge and skills in conflict resolution.
  • Well-developed and timely documentation skills.
  • Strong computer skills, including internet research.
  • Knowledge of community development and skills in using and referring to social resources.
  • Collaboration and teamwork skills are essential.
  • Able to work under pressure.
  • Demonstrated experience working with clients from diverse communities.
  • Understanding of anti-oppressive practices and trauma-informed approach.
  • Lived experience as a member of the BIPOC community or other experiences of social identity intersectionality.

WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.Powered by JazzHR

WoodGreen – Case Counsellor Specialist – Toronto, ON

Company: WoodGreen

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary: $63516.2 per year

Job date: Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:31:14 GMT

Job description: The program includes many components: career development and life skills, academic upgrading and computer training…, and a college diploma program. There is also an internship component and access to sustainable employment opportunities. Homeward…