Integrated Family Support Worker & ReKnew PAR Facilitator
Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing – North Bay, ON 🕒 Permanent Full-Time | 35 hours/week 💼 Salary: As per Collective Agreement 📍 Location: Office/remote based and community-based
Make a Difference in Your Community
Are you passionate about supporting families and promoting healthy relationships? The Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in a dual-capacity role that combines family support services with group facilitation for the ReKnew Partner Assault Response (PAR) program. This integrated position offers a dynamic opportunity to empower individuals and families through advocacy, education, and trauma-informed support.
What You’ll Do:
Family Support Responsibilities
- Provide non-clinical support to families facing challenges such as financial stress, parenting concerns, behavioral issues, educational barriers, and medical needs.
- Conduct home visits and develop individualized support plans.
- Facilitate access to parenting education programs (individual and group).
- Assist families in navigating developmental services, including funding, respite, and future planning.
- Advocate for families within systems such as education, healthcare, housing, and social services.
- Collaborate with educators, service providers, and professionals.
- Maintain accurate documentation and contribute to program evaluation.
ReKnew PAR Facilitator Responsibilities
- Co-facilitate group sessions for individuals mandated or voluntarily participating in the ReKnew Partner Assault Response program.
- Apply adult learning principles and feminist theory in group facilitation.
- Engage clients in dynamic, respectful, and accountable group processes.
- Contribute to reports for referral sources and maintain documentation in accordance with professional standards.
- Collaborate with the ReKnew PAR Coordinator and Program Manager to ensure best practices are upheld.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, or a related human/social services field, or a College Diploma with equivalent experience and training.
- Proven expertise in adult learning and group facilitation strategies.
- Strong understanding of family systems, child development, and intimate partner violence.
- Knowledge and application of feminist theory and trauma-informed practices.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and case management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic record systems (e.g., EMHware).
- French language skills are an asset.
Requirements:
- Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle and a satisfactory Driver's Abstract.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.
- Availability for evening group facilitation.
Why Join Us?
The Community Counselling Centre of Nipissing is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting individuals, couples, and families through professional counselling services and community programs. Our trauma-informed, inclusive, and anti-oppressive approach guides a wide range of offerings, including addiction recovery, trauma support, developmental services, violence prevention, and public education initiatives. We also provide consulting and educational services to community organizations and industry partners.
Accessibility & Inclusion
We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds.
Application Deadlines
- Internal Applicants: Submit your application by Friday, September 18, 2026.
- External Applicants: Open until filled.
