Youth and Family Counselor

2 weeks ago

Victoria, Canada YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island Full time

**Youth and Family Counselor**

Community Health: Young Moms Program (80-90%) & Pandora Youth Apartments (10-20%)

Classification: Permanent Full Time
Placement: May 2024 (negotiable)
Salary Range: $31.00 - $32.00 per hour ($56,420 - $58,240 annually, 35-hour work week)
Benefit and Pension Plans: Yes (see below)
- **Nature and Scope**:
The Y Young Moms Program (YMP) and Pandora Youth Apartments (PYA), operated by the YMCA-YWCA of
Vancouver Island in partnership with the Kiwanis Club of Victoria and the Victoria Cool Aid Society, are
transitional supportive housing programs. YMP supports young mothers (aged 16-29) and their children under the
age of five, in 10 self-contained units; the PYA program has 8 self-contained apartments for youth 15-19 years of
age. The YMP counseling and parenting program uses a harm reduction, strength based and trauma informed
approach to support young women to develop their parenting and life skills while building resilience and reducing
risk. The counsellor provides a wide variety of supportive services including: screen prospective residents for
program admission; individual counselling developing goal plans and provide emotional support; facilitate group
programming; parent assessment and support; child development assessment; daily living activities support
including supporting parents with housekeeping; crisis intervention; harm reduction and risk assessment; liaise
with community agencies; housing search support; and reconnecting to the community. The applicant will be
based at YMP and will provide periodic support to PYA. The PYA program is a safe and affordable transitional
housing and life skills program. Further information is available here: Community Health - YMCA-YWCA

The successful applicant for this position will contribute their skills and abilities to a highly dedicated and
collaborative team. The standard 35-hour work week is from Tuesday-Saturday; some flexibility is required to
meet the needs of our clients. **This permanent full-time position is entitled to a YMCA-YWCA individual**
**membership; 15 days paid vacation; paid sick days (18 per year, accrued); and a cost-shared benefits package**
**(after completion of the probationary period) which includes**:

- **Health Care, Drug Plan, Dental, Vision, EAP**
- **Extended Health Care and Life Insurance**
- **YMCA Canada Pension Plan (eligible after one year)**

Further benefits are outlined in the Personnel Policies.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with a person centered, trauma informed, solution
- focused problem solving and motivational counselling approach.- Participate in the development of service plans for young families and youth with multiple service needs
- related to mental health issues, substance recovery, family violence, poverty, abuse, or neglect.- Promote and develop young women’s and youth’s personal growth and independence, monitor and
- support clients’ well-being and goals.- Support parents keeping their suites organized and clean.
- Promote and develop young women’s parenting skills through assessment and child development

education, positive parenting, and attachment-based parenting.

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- Facilitate access to community resources through referrals and advocacy.
- Group programming: facilitate parent drop in, weekly discussion circle, community dinner etc.
- Assist with intake and screening process for program placement: program tours, intake interviews, reference
- checks, program orientation.- Provide effective crisis management and conflict resolution including active listening, problem solving,
- respectful limit setting and reframing.- Adhere to all YMCA-YWCA policies and procedures.
- Ensure that buildings and residences are clean, safe, and well organized.

**Qualifications**:

- Degree in Social Work, Child and Youth Care, counseling psychology or a related discipline
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working with multi-barriered youth; experience supporting young, at-risk

families is preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of childhood developmental stages and parenting strategies
- Experience working with trauma impacted individuals and an understanding of mental health and substance

use issues.
- Experience with curriculum development and group facilitation preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a team and with other professionals.
- Possess strong skills in advocacy, mediation, counseling skills, and effective interpersonal skills, effective

communication skills.
- Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5) with a safe driving record, and a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR C required.
- Clear Police/RCMP Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

**Competencies**:

- Commitment to Organization Vision and Values
- Communication
- Coaching and Development
- Pro

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