Family Preservation Counsellor

Family Preservation Counsellor (Permanent Part-Time)Family Services of Greater Vancouver provides services primarily to families that promote healthier family functioning and linkages to community resources.This position provides parenting education, support and counselling to children and families referred by the Ministry of Children and Family Development.BenefitsFlexible schedulingThree weeks’ vacation for full-time staff (entitlement increases from there)Three paid household leave days a yearTwo paid Wellness Days a yearPaid sick daysTwo and a half paid Agency days for full-time staff (pro-rated for part-time staff)Five paid days for education leave/yearOne paid Moving Day/yearSubsidized professional association annual dues (if applicable)A work culture that values transparency, teamwork, learning, fairness and integrityHealth And Wellness ResourcesGenerous health/dental benefits after 3 monthsThree flex benefit options to meet your individualized needsOption of psychological/counselling services (up to $1500/year)Employee Assistance PlanLong Term Disability PlanInsurance and travel insurancePension: Municipal Pension plan enrollment for eligible employeesWork Hours: 28 per week (Part-time)Salary: Starting at GS 13 Step 1 $36.61/hour per yearLocation: 4103 Fraser Street at East King Edward, Vancouver, BC V5V 4E9 (Hybrid; in-home work with families in Vancouver)Posting End Date: Posting will remain open until filledWhat do you need to succeed?Education, Training, ExperienceMasters degree in social work or clinical counselling or equivalent education and experienceA minimum of 3 years of relevant experienceKnowledge, Skills, AbilitiesKnowledge of child welfare policies and practicesWorking knowledge of different parenting strategies and the ability to share these strategies with familiesAbility to work with families that may present multiple service needs related to poverty and mental healthAn understanding of child and adolescent stages of development, as well as addictions, violence, child abuse or neglect, and mental health issuesAdditional RequirementsClass 5 Driver’s License and personal vehicleAbility to work evenings and weekends when necessarySuccessful completion of a Criminal Record CheckHow To ApplyIf this describes you, please submit your application to us through our website, https://fsgv.ca/careers/Short‑listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. We thank all candidates and searchers for your interest.We believe in the power of inclusion and the power of enabling all our staff to thrive by embracing diversity and fostering equality. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff that dismantles barriers and creates opportunities. Our organization is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce representing the communities we proudly serve while encompassing the principles of equity, inclusion and diversity. Decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political beliefs, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or non‑applicable criminal condition.If you require a disability‑related accommodation to participate in the recruitment process or are an internal candidate, please email your resume and cover letter (indicating the competition number #67‑25 in the email subject line) to hrinbox@fsgv.ca.We gratefully acknowledge that our programs are delivered on traditional and ancestral lands and waters of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), Sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh), Qayqayt, Katzie, Kwantlen, Kwekwetlem, Semiahmoo, Matsqui, and Tsawwassen First Nations.Seniority levelMid‑Senior levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionHealth Care ProviderIndustriesNon‑profit Organizations #J-18808-Ljbffr