160-26-4 Registered Social Worker – Family Counsellor

Six Nations•Ohsweken, ON

11d•CA$70,400 - CA$88,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Family Counsellor / Social Worker is responsible for providing culturally safe, trauma‑informed counselling services to children, youth, and families. The role focuses on strengthening family relationships, improving communication, supporting healthy parenting practices, and promoting wellness and resilience through therapeutic family centered interventions. The Family Counsellor develops and implements a family‑focused social work framework within the Child and Youth Health Services team, supporting individuals and families in their wellness journeys.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work, RSW from an accredited Social Work Program OR Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, RSW from an accredited Social Work Program plus 3-5 years of counselling experience
Must be a member in good standing and hold current membership with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
Well-developed counselling skills using a culturally safe, trauma-informed lens
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of counselling interventions and clinical practice with children and youth
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Understands importance of confidentiality under PHIPA
Must be well-versed in relevant consent and capacity legislation such as Social Work Code of Ethics, Mental Health legislation and the Health Care Consent Act.
High level of computer skills of Microsoft Office, MS Word, Excel and working knowledge and experience with electronic medical records.
Valid Class “G” license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience working in child/youth health or a related child/youth service field
Familiar with the Six Nations Community and highly sensitive to Six Nations Culture
Knowledge of family systems theory, attachment‑based practice, and evidence‑based family counselling approaches.
Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self-direction
Ability to work with tact and discretion; high level of public relation skills and good project management skills.
CPR and First Aid certification preferred
Highly motivated, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
Family therapy training (CBT, EFT, attachment‑based, etc.)

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychosocial and family‑systems assessments, intake, and ongoing evaluation
Provide family, individual, and parent–child counselling using evidence‑based and culturally grounded approaches
Deliver therapeutic interventions related to family conflict, parenting challenges, trauma, grief and loss, separation/divorce, anxiety, depression, attachment, and behavioural concerns
Utilize trauma-informed, strengths‑based, and culturally safe practices in treatment planning and service delivery
Develop, implement, and document individualized and family‑oriented treatment plans
Provide crisis intervention, suicide and risk assessment, and safety planning as required
Offer counselling and education to parents/caregivers to enhance parenting capacity and family functioning
Facilitate family reunification, mediation, and relational repair where appropriate
Deliver group programs and workshops focused on parenting, family wellness, coping skills, and resilience
Implement the Haudenosaunee Wellness Model, using culture as the foundation of counselling services
Deliver land‑based family and youth programming
Provide systems navigation, advocacy, and referrals to internal and external resources in collaboration with case managers
Participate in accreditation‑related activities as required
Communicate effectively and respectfully with clients, families, community members, and interdisciplinary team members
Advocate for children, youth, and families while maintaining professional boundaries
Attend case conferences, clinical rounds, and team meetings, providing a family‑counselling perspective
Establish collaborative working relationships with supervisors, clinical leads, and partner agencies
Maintain confidentiality and privacy in accordance with PHIPA and organizational policies
Maintain accurate, timely, and professional clinical documentation within the Electronic Medical Record
Ensure records meet Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) standards
Complete administrative and reporting requirements as directed by the Manager
Contribute to work plans, month‑end, and quarterly reports
Participate in ongoing professional development and training relevant to family counselling and scope of practice
Performs other job related duties as may reasonably be required by the Child & Youth Health Team Manager
Provides supervision of students and volunteers
Follows established Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers guidelines for the supervision of students
Provides direct on-site supervision of the student/volunteer as stipulated in the supervision guidelines
Obtain appropriate consent before allowing a student/volunteer to participate in treatment for an individual
Provides support to the Six Nations Emergency Measures Plan by ensuring awareness of the Emergency Measures Plan and assistance as instructed by the Director of Health Services
It is the responsibility of the employee to be aware of and adhere to all policies and procedures, including those that relate to client safety, staff safety and risk management