Are you looking for a rewarding career where you feel like you have made a difference at the end of the day? We invite you to apply for any of the following positions by emailing your resume to careers@envisioncounsellingcentre.com
Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. – Seeking Community Outreach Worker Summer Student
Position Type: Full-time Term for 8 weeks, with the possibility of extending up to a max of 12 weeks.
Hours of Work: 35 Hours/Week
Base Office Location: Weyburn
Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Youth that are underrepresented in the labour market, including: Black and other racialized youth, Indigenous youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth as well as youth in rural areas would be considered a valuable asset to our team. Envision is dedicated to providing opportunities for youth in rural areas, remote communities, or Official Language Minority Communities.
Here’s what you will do as a Community Outreach Worker:
- *Provide education and awareness surrounding the issues facing the communities throughout Envision’s geographical area, including all rural communities.
- *Faciliate Program Promotion (including rural service region)
- *Participate in community events
- *Assist in the development of educational resources for clients and community members
- *Develop and distribute informational handouts/advertisement and signs
- *Assist with preparation/promotion and attend promotional and community events :
- *Work effectively with other agencies and organizations
Skills you will gain:
- *Adaptability
- *Collaboration
- *Communication
- *Creativity and Innovation
- *Digital skills
- *Numeracy
- *Problem solving
- *Technical skills
Here’s what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
- *Grade 12, equivalent work experience providing the following would be considered an asset:
-Knowledge and experience working with adults dealing with abuse and violence.
-Understanding of client-centred strength-based services
- *Valid Drivers Licence and Reliable vehicle
- *Ability to perform tasks to achieve outcomes and meet deadlines
- *Computer literacy level to respond to the requirements of the position
- *Organizational and interpersonal skills
- *Ability to work autonomously and in collaboration with other professionals
- *Reliability and flexibility to meet the demands of the position
- *Effective decision making and communication skills
- *Knowledge of the SE Saskatchewan geographic region
Working Conditions:
- *Work is performed in office and/or community setting
- *Travel to rural areas is required
- *Work requires flexible hours
Application deadline: Monday, May 6th at 9:00 AM.
Please send your application to:
Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc.
120 3rd Street South
Weyburn, SK. S4H 2C2.
Attention: Laura Melle (Director of Operations)
careers@envisioncounsellingcentre.com
Please Note: Successful applicants must consent to a Criminal Record Check
Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc. – Seeking Family Support Workers for the Weyburn, Estevan and Carlyle offices.
Position Type: Casual – Hours available vary depending on available contracts
Hours of Work: Flexible Schedule – Daytime, Evening and Weekend Availability Required
Here’s what you will do as a Family Support Worker:
* Take on contracts for families in crisis to provide strength-based support and
treatment plans to meet the needs of the family, the Ministry of Social Services Case Manager, and
our Family Support Program Coordinator
* Build a professional rapport with your clients by providing flexible, reliable support
and maintaining boundaries
* Promote healthy child development and positive interactions between family members
* Provide transportation for client appointments and supervised visits
* Provide education and support for life skills, modeling appropriate boundaries,
parenting skills and household management
What we can offer you:
* Supportive team environment
* Rewarding and meaningful work supporting your community
* Opportunities for professional development, growth and advancement within our expanding
organization
* Optional participation in our pension plan.
* Flexibility – family support workers are offered contracts to support families across
Southeast Saskatchewan.
Here’s what we are looking for in the ideal candidate:
∗ Grade 12 education required
∗ A certificate, diploma or degree in Social Work, Early Childhood Education, Youth Education, or other human service disciplines, or equivalent experience providing the following: Working with children, youth and families in crisis; knowledge of the Ministry of Social Services; understanding of client-centred and strength-bases services is considered an asset
∗ Must be able to maintain professional boundaries, take initiative, demonstrate reliability, be flexible, organized, and work independently
∗ Able to perform tasks to achieve outcomes and meet deadlines
∗ Computer literacy – working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and the ability to learn new programs
∗ Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal, observation and decision-making skills
∗ Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, and in collaboration with other professionals
∗ Awareness of community resources, child development, alternative parenting strategies and knowledge of child maltreatment, family dynamics and stressors
∗ Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle that can accommodate car seats.
Applications are always welcome. Training groups run several times per year on an as-needed basis.
Please send your application to:
Envision Counselling and Support Centre Inc.
Box 511
Estevan, SK. S4A 2A5
Attention: Renee Borhot (Family Support Program Supervisor)
careers@envisioncounsellingcentre.com
Please Note: Successful applicants must consent to a Criminal Record Check