Youth Counsellor, Integrated Youth Services

5 days ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada BGC South Coast BC Full time

Job Summary

BGC South Coast BC is seeking a skilled Youth Counsellor to join our Integrated Youth Services team. As a Youth Counsellor, you will provide a range of services to support youth in identifying, understanding, and overcoming personal/family problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide one-to-one and group counselling services to support youth in achieving their goals and developing life skills.
  • Participate as a constructive and integral member of the Youth and Family Counselling Team, including attendance and participation at team meetings and collaborative information sharing.
  • Provide crisis intervention services and support to youth in crisis situations.
  • Establish and implement individual care plans with the participation of youth and their families.
  • Assist youth to stabilize in the family home or in an independent living situation.
  • Work with youth to develop supports within the family or community and make referrals as needed.
  • Provide life skills training, assistance, and support to youth in areas of social and interpersonal skill development, educational engagement, and employment.
  • Maintain a thorough knowledge of community resources and provide liaison, education, and advocacy on behalf of youth with other professionals, agencies, and the community.
  • Provide support to adjudicated youth in collaboration with the Youth Probation Officer and the School District Day Program as appropriate.
  • Provide follow-up and support to youth upon leaving the program.
  • Participate in the evaluation of programs and the collection of data.
  • Maintain up-to-date confidential records and provide progress reports to the Coordinator.

Requirements

  • Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).
  • Master's degree in a relevant social science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Knowledge of relevant counselling, assessment techniques, and therapies used with youth and parents.
  • Knowledge of adolescent development and relevant government legislation and policy.
  • Knowledge in areas such as drug and alcohol abuse prevention/intervention, suicide prevention, and child protection.
  • Good organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Personal maturity and sound judgment.
  • Flexible, self-motivated team player that values lifelong learning and team participation.
  • A clear driver's abstract and use of a reliable vehicle insured for business use ($2 million liability).
  • First Aid and CPR certification.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in assessment and documentation.
  • CPI Training or willingness to obtain within 6 months.

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