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Muslim Social Services of Kitchener Waterloo of Region of Waterloo is hiring a part-time male counselor (10 – 15 hours/week ). It will be an annual contract with the possibility of renewal by mutual agreement.
Qualifications
Education: A Master of Social Work or Psychology, or Psychotherapy degree is required. Eligible to supervise practicums for licensing with the College of Psychologists of Ontario or Ontario College of Social Service Workers and Social Workers.
Work Experience: Two or more years providing psychotherapy, substantial experience utilizing a variety of treatment modalities in the field of Mental Health/Addictions Services particularly relating to people from marginalized communities. Understanding of the Islamic ways of healing. Any additional assessment courses and experience is preferred.
The counselor will be fluent in English, and at least one other language spoken by Muslims in Waterloo Region. Currently, Pashto, Farsi, and Dari are needed; Arabic and other languages are also needed
Hours: 10-15 hours per week (subjected to increase)
Contract Term: Feb 2022 to Dec 2022
Schedule: Weekdays, weekends, and evenings as required.
Letter of interest and resume should be sent to
Duaa Al-Aghar, executive director
Muslim Social Services
65 Hansen Avenue
Kitchener, Ontario N2C 2H6
Or emailed to duaa.al-aghar@muslimsocialserviceskw.org