We are looking for a Child and Family Counsellor Summer Student!

Join us at Dilico! The Dilico Integrated Model of Care brings together a wide range of services and programs to support children, youth, and families to live their good life – physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. We offer services, rooted in culture, that address diverse issues related to child welfare, mental health & addictions, and primary health. Our Student Placement program welcomes students from a variety of different university and college programs to gain valuable experience and skills with us.

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the SNAP® Program Manager, the SNAP® Child and Family Counsellor will ensure the current developmental, treatment, and psycho-social needs of children, youth, and families are met by actively participating in the provision of assessment and treatment.

SNAP® Child and Family Counsellors (CFCs) have a sound understanding of the theories that inform the development and treatment of problem behaviours and emotional difficulties in latency-aged children and their families. CFCs must engage often hard-to-reach clients and work collaboratively with the family to develop a treatment plan tailored to their individual strengths and needs, managing risky behaviours when necessary.

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands on experience
• Opportunities to apply skills learned in the classroom to the workplace
• Development for your professional skills
• Plus much more

Requirements:  A post-secondary college or university student returning to school full-time in September 2023 and within to funding constraints – students must be 15-30 years of age. 

To apply for our summer student opportunities, please submit your resume and cover letter by April 6, 2023.

If you experience issues with our online application system, please apply directly at recruitment@dilico.com – “Summer Student – Child and Family Counsellor” must be quoted in the email subject line.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Post expires at 3:00pm on Thursday April 6th, 2023