WHO WE ARE
The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.
THE ROLE
Ready for a new challenge? This career opportunity allows you to do what you do best, provide consultation, assessment and clinical counselling services to the families of members of the Canadian Armed Forces in a new and exciting location – Europe! This is a 3 year journey like no other in your field! You will continue to increase your knowledge and skills in areas such as family violence, child abuse, critical incidents, suicidal ideation, depression, marital issues, substance abuse and military lifestyle issues. As part of the civilian Social Worker team of 2 in Europe, you will work closely with the Canadian Armed Forces and Canadian International Schools in Netherlands and Belgium as required. Additionally, you will have the unique opportunity to develop and implement and/or hone new initiatives in areas such as preventative mental health and lifestyle management, while traveling periodically to support your clients across Europe. You’ll be embraced by the close-knit community in Geilenkirchen, Germany while being able to take advantage of all Europe has to offer in terms of culture and history.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED
Education, Certifications and Licenses
- Masters or Bachelor degree in Social Work AND some years of experience in social work, counselling
Experience in:
- Crisis intervention
- Emergency response to critical incidents
- Working in a clinical environment
- Working with a multidisciplinary team
- Providing psychoeducation and clinical services to children and teenagers
- Providing psychoeducation and clinical services to adults in the context of family intervention
- Developing and facilitating self help and support groups
- Program promotion, education and awareness
- Preparation and facilitation of briefs and presentations
- Statistical analysis
- Working in a human services organization & community development organization
- Using software for word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases, emails and Internet browsing
Competencies, Skills and Abilities
- Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English Essential, Bilingual an asset
BENEFITS AVAILABLE
* - Denotes benefit/program eligible for sponsored employees only
Health Benefits: Drug coverage, travel insurance, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Work Life Balance: A wide range of paid/unpaid leave, including paid vacation, family related leave and personal days.
Retirement Planning: A Defined Benefit Pension Plan and Group Savings Plans. *Pension Plan for sponsored employees only
Learning and Development: Tuition Assistance Program and Advanced Learning Program, payment of professional association memberships, online learning opportunities and second language training.
Perks: Discounts through CFAppreciation, Access to onsite Fitness Facility
* Relocation Benefits may apply in accordance to HR POL 32
* Discount Fuel Card - Tax free fuel available within Germany
* Tax Free Foreign Service Benefits:
- Foreign Service Premium: $1,320 Cdn Monthly
- Post Specific Allowance: $295 Cdn Monthly
- Post Living Allowance: Based on Monthly Canadian Price Index
- Shelter/Utility Allowance: Based on salary, family size and rent cost
- Chalet Program - Participation in Winter/Summer Chalet Program offering subsidized rentals across Europe funded by the European Unit Fund.
- Unit Fund Activities - Travel, recreation and activities organized and subsidized or funded by the European Unit Fund.
OTHER INFORMATION
The successful candidate must meet all requirements of a Security Reliability check and must be a Canadian citizen. Applications from candidates holding Canadian citizenship while also having status as either a German national, or a person who is ordinarily a resident of Germany or a national of any State that is not a Part to the North Atlantic Treaty will only be considered if the candidate includes, with their application, official documentation from the German government that confirms that they may be employed as part of the Civilian Component accompanying the Canadian Forces under the NATO SOFA.
Application Closing Date: Thurs, August 18, 2022 @ 23:59 EST
START DATE
Start Date: Flexible - To be Determined
INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION
CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live. Accommodations are available to all candidates identifying a need during all or any parts of the selection process.
