Happy Holidays all my friends

First of all thank you for visiting my blog and for those of you who take the time to comment or to let me know how you feel about the article.
It is my absolute pleasure to wish you a very happy holidays to you and your family. I wish you peace, prosperity and purpose today. I wish you love for your family and for mankind for with love in your heart your world is perfect and everything is as it should be. Even though I do not know you physically, we are connected because we are spirit and we are one.
My love goes out to all of you and I hope we keep our connection strong. Enjoy the treats, the conversations, the gifts and the giving.
From my family to yours.

Employment Opportunity:  The Women’s Health Clinic is seeking a Counsellor for their Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program.  This position is responsible for providing a broad range of counselling services to women, men and teens over the age of 16, within the Provincial Eating Disorder Prevention and Recovery Program.  The counselling will be done in accordance with Women’s Health Clinic philosophy and Model of Care.  Qualifications for this position include: Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline, such as social work preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience; have three years clinically supervised counselling experience providing ongoing individual therapy (minimum half time); have clinical experience working in the area of eating disorder treatment; have experience in group facilitation; have an understanding of and commitment to Women’s Health Clinic model of care and feminist counselling principles; have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills including basic competency in word processing and e-mail; have demonstrated initiative and problem solving skills; demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds; have a pro-choice feminist perspective, along with a demonstrated understanding and commitment to practicing Health At Every Size®.  Interested applicants can apply in writing by December 28, 2012 to: PEDPRP Counselling Hiring Committee, c/o Women’s Health Clinic, 419 Graham Avenue, Unit A, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3C 0M3, or fax to: (204) 943-3844/Attn: PEDPRP Counselling Hiring Committee.

 PARENT COACH

(FAMILY EDUCATION WORKER 1)

FAMILY SUPPORT PROGRAM

1.0 EFT

A Parent Coach provides home-based services to families that strengthen and empower parents in their parenting roles. They encourage the development of positive parenting practices through building communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills. They help parents develop and understand realistic expectations of children’s development and temperament while supporting the parent’s need for taking care of their homes and themselves.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary education in human services
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience working with children and families
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Ability to use interventions that include helping skills, exploring options, problem solving, structured activities, role modeling and coaching
• Strong communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with parents and children with conditions such as mental illness, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome etc
• Ability to respectfully engage children, parents and/or community members to build trust and foster the development of positive, cooperative relationships
• Understanding and acceptance of diversity
• Current certification in Emergency First Aid and Infant and Child C.P.R.
• Ability to carry out the physical aspects of the job such as the ability to climb a minimum of 3 flights of stairs, to participate with children in activities that require walking, kneeling and bending, and the occasional lifting/carrying of children or other items
• Clear Child Abuse and Criminal Record Check

Candidates must be available to work flexible hours, including three evenings per week. A vehicle and valid Driver’s license is required for travel between clients

SALARY:    $15.22 to $18.31 per hour, 40 hours per week as per Collective Agreement

Submit Resumes by December 21, 2012 to:

Carrie Potts, Manager, Human Resources

Email: clpotts@familycentre.mb.ca

                                                                                                 POSTED:  December 10, 2012

Job Opportunity

The mission of The Family Centre is to bring programs, partnerships and resources together to empower and strengthen families and communities.
We are seeking a qualified

NEWCOMER SUPPORT/CASE COORDINATOR .5 EFT term until March 31, 2013 (with possibility of extension) The Coordinator will provide case management and service coordination
for refugees facing multiple barriers in their resettlement. RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide comprehensive assessment, service plan development, facilitated referrals, advocacy, linkages to community resources, coordination of services, and follow up for high-needs refugee families and individuals. QUALIFICATIONS: Exceptional cross cultural competence and experience working with refugees is required
Degree in a Human Services field
Minimum of 2 years experience in direct client services, preferably in a service coordination and case management role
Equivalent combination of the above
Additional relevant languages an asset
Valid driver’s license and use of a vehicle
Clear criminal record and child abuse registry check Please submit resumes by December 31, 2012 to: Millie Braun
Program Director
The Family Centre of Winnipeg
401-393 Portage Avenue (Portage Place Offices)
Winnipeg, MB R3B 3H6
or email to: mjbraun@familycentre.mb.ca We are an Equal Opportunity Emplo