Social counsellor jobs in Finland
Social counsellors provide support and guidance to individuals in the social work area, to help them solve specific problems in their personal life. It involves addressing personal and relationship issues, dealing with inner conflicts, crisis moments such as depression and addiction, in an attempt to empower individuals to achieve change and improve their life quality.
Social counsellor - Which skills are essential?
Encourage clients to make their own decisions related to their problems or inner conflicts by reducing confusion and allowing clients to reach their own conclusions, with no bias whatsoever.
React and help appropriately in case of extreme emotional reactions of individuals in a crisis situation, extreme distress or who are traumatised.
Assist and guide social service users to resolve personal, social or psychological problems and difficulties.
Counselling techniques used in different settings and with various groups and individuals, especially concerning methods of supervision and mediation in the counselling process.
Apply quality stardards in social services while upholding social work values and principles.
The prescribed legislative and regulatory requirements in the social sector.
Practice that encourages clients to concentrate on how they feel at the present moment during the counseling session in order to search for the most appropriate solutions.
The act of directing one individual or a group of individuals in a certain activity.
Deliver services which are mindful of different cultural and language traditions, showing respect and validation for communities and being consistent with policies regarding human rights and equality and diversity.
The development and characteristics of sociological, anthropological, psychological, political, and social policy theories.
Take the lead in the practical handling of social work cases and activities.
The solution-focused approach to treating mental disorders oriented towards solving problems by teaching new information-processing skills and coping mechanisms.
Communicate professionally and cooperate with members of the other professions in the health and social services sector.
The way to listen to individuals, to summarise the major points and clarify what they are feeling in order to help them reflect on their behaviour.
Ensure hygienic work practice, respecting the safety of the environment at day care, residential care settings and care at home.
Promote changes in relationships between individuals, families, groups, organisations and communities by taking into consideration and coping with unpredictable changes, at the micro, macro and mezzo level.
Promote and respect human rights and diversity in light of the physical, psychological, spiritual and social needs of autonomous individuals, taking into account their opinions, beliefs and values, and the international and national codes of ethics, as well as the ethical implications of healthcare provision, ensuring their right to privacy and honouring for the confidentiality of healthcare information.
Assess the social situation of service users situation balancing curiosity and respect in the dialogue, considering their families, organisations and communities and the associated risks and identifying the needs and resources, in order to meet physical, emotional and social needs.
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
Recognise, understand and share emotions and insights experienced by another.
Give attention to what other people say, patiently understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; able to listen carefully the needs of customers, clients, passengers, service users or others, and provide solutions accordingly.
Identify, respond and motivate individuals in social crisis situations, in a timely manner, making use of all resources.
The human psychological development across the lifespan, theories of personality development, cultural and environmental influences, human behavior, including developmental crises, disability, exceptional behavior, and addictive behavior.
Work in sessions with individuals or groups to deliver therapy in a controlled environment.
Work in accordance with management and organisational principles and values focusing on human rights and social justice.
Promote inclusion in health care and social services and respect diversity of beliefs, culture, values and preferences, keeping in mind the importance of equality and diversity issues.
Maintain accurate, concise, up-to-date and timely records of the work with service users while complying with legislation and policies related to privacy and security.
The characteristics and foundations of behavioural therapy, which focuses on changing patients` unwanted or negative behaviour. It involves studying the present behaviour and the means by which this can be un-learned.
Support and encourage the clients to analyse and be aware of some aspects in their life that may have been distressing or impossible to tackle so far.
Report results and conclusions on society's social development in an intelligible way, presenting these orally and in written form to a range of audiences from non-experts to experts.
Help the patient or client identify and anticipate high risk situations or external and internal triggers. Support them in developing better coping strategies and back-up plans in case of future difficulties.
Undertake continuous professional development (CPD) to continuously update and develop knowledge, skills and competences within one`s scope of practice in social work.
Make referrals to other professionals and other organisations, based on the social service users' requirements and needs.
Use verbal, non-verbal, written, and electronic communication. Pay attention to the specific social service users' needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, age, developmental stage, and culture.
The development and principles of human rights and social justice and the way they should be applied on a case by case basis.
Keep a broader perspective and stay non-attached to the emotions and feelings expressed by the client during counselling sessions.
Establish and maintain the trust and confidence of the client, communicating in an appropriate, open, accurate and straightforward way and being honest and reliable.
Recognize ones own and other people`s emotions, distinguish correctly between them and observing how they can influence one`s environment and social interaction and what can be done about it.
Cooperate with people in other sectors in relation to social service work.
Accept accountability for one`s own professional activities and recognise the limits of one`s own scope of practice and competencies.
Cope with sources of stress and cross-pressure in one's own professional life, such as occupational, managerial, institutional and personal stress, and help others do the same so as to promote the well-being of your colleagues and avoid burn-out.
Develop a collaborative helping relationship, addressing any ruptures or strains in the relationship, fostering bonding and gaining service users` trust and cooperation through empathic listening, caring, warmth and authenticity.
Social counsellor - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Evaluate the different aspects of development needs of children and young people.
Provide advice on the use of birth control and methods of contraception available, on sexual education, prevention and management of sexually transmitted diseases, pre-conception counselling and fertility management.
The principles and techniques such as concentration, deep breathing, relaxation and visualisation designed to bring the consciousness in harmony with the body.
Empower individuals, families and groups towards healthy lifestyles and self-care.
Work with children and adolescents in order to encourage them to speak about the traumatising sexual assault experience and find comfort in doing so.
Counsel patients on normal changes occurring in pregnancy, providing advice on nutrition, drug effects and other lifestyle changes.
Help children and young people to assess their social, emotional and identity needs and to develop a positive self image, enhance their self esteem and improve their self reliance.
Inform the client on gender-related topics related to family planning by encouraging them to decide on their own sexual and reproductive health choices or to bring partners into family planning counselling.
The various psychological counselling, training and coaching methods for persons of all ages, groups and organizations considering medical aspects.
Use questions to motivate the client to change his/her behaviour or undertake treatment or abstinence from substance or alcohol abuse.
Provide support to clients having experienced the loss of close family or friends and help them to express their grief and recover.
Use gestalt therapy techniques such as the empty chair technique and the exaggeration exercise in individual or group settings in the shape of creative exercises and experiments, aiming to make the individual understand different aspects of a conflict, experience, or mental health issue.
The techniques relevant for peer group education, where each member is encouraged to express or exchnage a particular type of behaviour or piece of information.
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
Interview clients and assess their addictions in order to establish an appropriate plan for action.
Work with children and young people to identify the skills and abilities they will need to become effective citizens and adults and to prepare them for independence.
The type of counseling that is applied to families and couples in order to improve their intimate relationships, communication and resolve conflicts.
Support children who have experienced trauma, identifying their needs and working in ways that promote their rights, inclusion and well being.
Communicate with social service users and social services providers in foreign languages, according to their needs.
Guide and advise patients on unsatisfactory relationships, divorce and separation, child rearing, home management, and financial difficulties.
Recognise and critically evaluate any possible mental health/illness issues.
Provide culturally sensitive health education and services, focusing on women, family and community and promoting healthy family life, and pregnancy planning.
The techniques of recording and summarising business and financial transactions and analysing, verifying, and reporting the results.
Work with individuals on the effects of abuse and trauma such as sexual, physical, psychological, cultural and neglect.
Advise persons of all ages and groups in terms of the health-promoting aspects of individual behaviour and institutions with regard to the personal, social and structural factors on physical and mental health.
Provide information and counselling services to young women facing the decision of undertaking abortion, discussing about the causes and consequences and helping them make an informed decision.
Techniques used to identify the reasons behind anger, possible emotional symptoms and various ways to manage anger within a given life situation.
Accept, schedule and cancel appointments.
The reproductive processes, functions and system at all stages of life under safe and legal conditions, childbearing, modern contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and female genital mutilation.
Understand safeguarding and what should be done in cases of actual or potential harm or abuse.
Understand the developments and the development needs of children and young persons, observing the behaviour and the attachment relationships in order to detect developmental delay.
The various methods and techniques used to alleviate stress and bring peace and relaxation to the body and mind. This includes activities such as yoga, qigong or t`ai chi.
Use verbal and non-verbal communication and communicate through writing, electronic means, or drawing. Adapt your communication to children and young people`s age, needs, characteristics, abilities, preferences, and culture.
The human behaviour and performance with individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation.
Communicate through the help of an interpreter to facilitate verbal communication and cultural mediation.
Stages of the bereavement such as the acceptance that the loss has occurred, the experience of pain, the adjustment to life without the person in question.
Types of psychotherapy for individuals, groups or families according to behavioural/cognitive, psychoanalytic/dynamic, systemic methods or other appropriate psychological therapies.
Provide information and advice related to human sexual reproduction, emotional relations between sexual partners, birth control and human sexuality in general.
Help clients overcome anger issues by using anger management techniques such as keeping an anger journal or an anger plan.
Provide information in the community about the risks and dangers of substance and alcohol abuse.
Intervene to support and facilitate the healing and growth of individuals who have experienced sexual assault by allowing them to recognize their memories and pain, identifying their influence on behaviour and learning to integrate them in their lives.
The historical development of counselling and psychological theories, as well as the perspectives, applications, and interviewing and counselling strategies.
The range of strategies and approaches utilised in the identification, termination, and prevention of instances of sexual assault. This incudes understanding of the methods and procedures used to recognise instances of sexual assault, the legal implications, and possible intervention and rehabilitation activities. Sexual assault includes all kinds of practice of forcing a person into sexual acts against their will or without their consent, as well as cases when children and minors are involved in sexual activities.
The various types of movement and physical postures undertaken for relaxation, body-mind integration, stress reduction, flexibility, core support and rehabilitation purposes, and that are required for or underpin occupational performance.
Consult with fellow doctors and scientists in order to find the appropriate and most effective treatment for each individual patient.
Dependency on substances such as alcohol, prescribed medication or cocaine and their impact on the brain and human body.