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At LifeWorks, we offer more than career opportunities, we provide career opportunities to make meaningful contributions to people’s lives. The extraordinary expertise of a more than 7,000-strong workforce is harnessed to support the employees and families of the organizations we serve. Our innovative programs have a lasting impact on the health, financial security and productivity of 24,000 workplaces.
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About you:
A registered social worker or psychotherapist with a passion in supporting marginalized or vulnerable folks dealing with complex life challenges including mental health, addictions, social exclusion, and involvement with the justice system.
The Opportunity:
An independent contract providing in-person counselling to assigned cases referred by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, in a probation and parole office.
This contract supports our Ottawa W. office 3 days/month and our Smith Falls office 1 day/month.
Our Gov’t Services Counsellors:
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Support mandated clients by providing medium-term counselling to assigned cases;
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Communicate on clients’ behalf, with express consent, with external professionals;
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Follow the Government Counselling Services client services model and administrative requirements;
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Meet the company’s contractual obligations to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario.
What we’re looking for:
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Master’s degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work;
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Professional College membership in Ontario and valid professional liability insurance;
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Minimum two (2) years post-graduate counselling experience;
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Ability to work with various types of clients presenting a wide variety of issues and good knowledge of local community resources;
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Strong clinical assessment skills with ability to promote community adaptation and integration;
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Ability to set short term objectives and work from a strength-based model;
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Availability to provide support during business hours
Where permitted by law, LifeWorks employees must be fully immunized to access a LifeWorks office or customer premises.
Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to [email protected]
Fulfilling work that matters
LifeWorks is in the business of helping organizations help their people and in the process, we strive to elevate ours. We’re always looking for talented professionals and strategic leaders looking to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. We appreciate the interest of every applicant; however, we contact only those selected for an interview.
At LifeWorks, we are committed to putting our people first. Our priority is to optimize the health and productivity of our people. In light of COVID-19, our company continues to monitor the global situation and following local guidance in each of our communities to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees. Safety is our highest priority, and while the goal is to ultimately return to the office, we are currently working remotely and are connecting with candidates through virtual interviews, recruitment events, and information sessions. We are excited to connect with you virtually, and look forward to receiving your application.
