Summary

Join our Client Services Program as a Child, Youth & Family Therapist and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. We're currently looking for a compassionate and dedicated therapist to fill a one-year temporary full-time, unionized position, working Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday 8am to 5:45pm with flexibility to work some evenings.

Description

Everyone has the right to feel safe, respected, supported and loved.

FearIsNotLove (the new brand evolution and operator of Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter) works to inspire and build a dignity driven movement, cultivating communities that are free from domestic violence and abuse. We serve all people to live free from fear, neglect, violence, and abuse through a comprehensive range of innovative programs and services; from prevention and education, to counselling and emergency supports.

The agency plays an important role in the daily lives of individuals and families living with fear in their close relationships. In whatever way domestic violence impacts a person; whether they are a victim, someone who uses abuse and wants to change, or someone who knows another person being abused—FearIsNotLove is here to help.

Our goal is to help people to have violence-free lives, to live without fear, and get to the ultimate outcome – love. It’s what we all want and need. We are looking for people who want to be part of changing the conversation about domestic violence and abuse.

FearIsNotLove creates safe spaces. We listen, we support, we encourage and we are judgement-free. We are relentless in our commitment to our clients, our communities and each other. We believe change is possible. At our core is an uncompromising commitment to our team of talented people who believe in our mission. We believe that when people feel empowered and safe, they are able to move forward with the best decisions for them and their family.

The Child, Youth, and Family Therapist role provides safe opportunities for families to process experiences of violence and abuse. Masters-level therapists offer group and activity-based therapy rooted in attachment theory, trauma-informed care, and response-based practices. The focus is on family reconnection, communication, and the protective actions family members take under the threat of violence.

Services include parent support groups, individual counseling, child-parent dyadic sessions, sibling sessions, and individual child therapy. Each family undergoes assessment during referral and intake, ensuring that counseling aligns with their unique goals. The program also supports parents who have perpetrated violence, aiming to engage them in the process and support them in their efforts to become healthier, safer caregivers.
 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • To provide therapeutic services (individual, family and group work) to children, youth, and families who have experienced domestic violence, in accordance with FearIsNotLove Practice Framework (which includes the Response Based Model).
  • To collaborate with and support adults who support children and youth to enrich the capacity of adult social responders and ensure client needs are met (e.g., parents, care providers, extended family)
  • To work collaboratively within the Child, Youth and Family team and alongside other FearIsNotLove teams to ensure clients’ needs are met. This could include trainings, case consultations, staff meetings, referrals, etc.
  • To collaborate with, and refer to, external partners when needed.
  • Responsible for managing risk with clients, including identifying risk to self or others, and risks of harm to children.  When risk is identified, consulting with others as needed, escalating these concerns to supervisors, and following established processes and documentation. 
  • To ensure ethical documentation/consent practices, as well as program evaluation, service delivery timelines, tools & protocols/processes are consistently adhered to, meeting accreditation standards
  • Participate in regular team meetings and supervision on a scheduled basis.
  • Work in a flexible manner that can adjust to the caseload requirements (including some evening work).
  • Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records and statistics as required.
  • Adhere to agency policies and procedures.
  • Follow ethical guidelines of organization and registering body.
  • Ensure Compliance with Accreditation Standards; Maintain current police and IRC checks, professional registration (if applicable), and required accreditation-related training (e.g., First Aid, NVCI, Indigenous, Diversity, response-based).
  • Ensure client files meet accreditation standards and agency policies.
  • Other duties as assigned to support FearIsNotLove’s clients and program.

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR MISSION:

  • Master’s Degree in human services related field Required
  • Minimum 2 years of related experience required.
  • 2 or more years of experience providing counselling to people to children and their parents required, with experience providing counselling with individuals using or experiencing violence an asset.
  • Registration/certification with an appropriate professional body that allows for psychological or psycho-social intervention required.
  • Experience and training in individual and family counselling/family interventions required
  • Experience and training in play-based interventions required
  • Knowledge of Feedback Informed Treatment and Response-Based practice is considered an asset
  • Knowledge and understanding of Children’s Services considered an asset.
  • First Aid, ASIST and other certifications and ongoing training and development are a required condition of employment.
  • Second language would be an asset.
  • Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is required.

IMPORTANT DETAILS YOU NEED TO KNOW:

  • Ongoing training and development is a required condition of this position.
  • A criminal records search and an intervention record check are conditions of employment.
  • If eligible for registration with a professional body, registration must be current.
  • In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

Apply to become part of the movement.  FearIsNotLove. Be part of changing the conversation with us. 
CLOSE DATE: This position will remain open until July 21, 2025 or until filled.

FearIsNotLove is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
We encourage qualified candidates from all genders, religious, ethnic and social backgrounds to apply.

We thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We regret that we are unable to accept telephone inquiries.