Chldcc 18r

Posting Title- CHLDCC 18R - Child Care Counsellor- Position Classification- Child Care Counsellor R18- Union- GEU- Work Options- On-Site- Location- Coquitlam, BC V3K 7B9 CA (Primary)
- Salary Range- $64,123.59 - $72,674.35 annually- Close Date- 11/1/2024- Job Type- Temporary (Auxiliary)- Temporary End Date- 12/1/2025- Ministry/Organization- BC Public Service -> Children & Family Development- Ministry Branch / Division- Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre- Job Summary**The Team**
The Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre (Maples) provides specialized community programs as well as live-in treatment services (serving the entire province). Through its programs and services, the Maples supports families, caregivers and communities in caring for and treating young people with severe and enduring mental health and behavioural difficulties. The Maples also provides services for young people Unfit to Stand Trial, or found Not Criminally Responsible Due to a Mental Disorder. Maples programs include comprehensive care plan services, care plan consultant services, community based services, respite services and live-in services wherein a young person due to the severity of their challenges.

**The Role**
Under the supervision of a Child Care Counsellor N21 or Nurse 5, the Child Care Counsellor N18, as part of the multi-disciplinary team, is responsible for providing assessment, care planning, treatment, discharge and community services for severely thought disordered or conduct disordered youths admitted to the Centre, in accordance with established principles and guidelines of practice; to perform various administrative duties which support program objectives; and to perform other related duties as required.

**Qualifications**:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other human services field; **OR**:

- Diploma in Social Work or other human services field AND 2 years of *related experience; **OR**:

- An equivalent combination of education and *related experience may be considered.
- Human Services fields include: social work, psychology, sociology, criminology, anthropology, early childhood education, Indigenous studies, education, child and youth care, and psychiatric nursing.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License with no restriction or equivalent (i.e. from another Canadian Province).
- Must be willing to work with families and youth facing strong emotional challenges which may occasionally involve exposure to unpleasant dealings with angry, abusive or abused clients and hazards from frequently working around volatile parents and/or children in crisis.
- Related experience includes the following:

- Experience with gathering, assessing, and writing reports.
- Experience with counselling adolescents individually, and in group settings.
- Experience working with youth or in a related setting.

Preference may be given to applicants with the following:

- A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or other human services fields (see above).
- Applicants who self-identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) with the required combination of education and experience.
- Applicants who have experience using the Ministry of Children and Family Development (MCFD) Integrated Case Management (ICM) and/or Community and Residential Information System (CRIS).

Please refer to the Job Profile for the full list of willingness requirements.

**About this Position**:
There are multiple auxiliary causal positions available until 1 year from time of hire date, with the possibility of extension and/or the position becoming permanent.
These are on call auxiliary positions. For questions, please contact the hiring manager.
These positions have on-site requirements.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and permanent vacancies.
These positions are when needed positions requiring the successful applicants to be available for at least three (3) full days worth of shifts per week. The shifts are: Days 7:45am - 4:02pm, Evenings 3:00pm - 11:17pm, Weekends 7:30am - 7:30pm or 7:30pm - 7:30am, Midnights 10:45pm - 8:00am.
A Criminal Record Check (CRC) and Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.

**Working for the BC Public Service**:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.

The BC Public Service is an award winning employer and offers employees competitive benefits, amazing learning opportunities and a chance to engage in rewarding work with exciting career development opportunities. For more information, please see What We Offer.

**How to Apply**:
**Cover Letter: NO -** Please do not submit a cover letter as it will not be reviewed.

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